Microtensile bond strength of root canal dentin treated with adhesive and fiber-reinforced post systems

Abstract Nowadays, demand for esthetic restorations has risen considerably; thus, nonmetal esthetic posts made of either high-strength ceramics or reinforced resins, such as fiber-reinforced resin posts, have become more and more popular. Important characteristics of fiber-reinforced posts involve a modulus of elasticity similar to dentin and their ability to be cemented by an adhesive technique. A total of 36 maxillary incisors were divided into four groups. In this study, four adhesively luted fiber-reinforced (glass fiber, quartz glass fiber, zirconia glass fiber and woven polyethylene fiber ribbon) post systems were used. Post spaces were prepared by employing drills according to the protocol established for each group, and each post was adhesively luted with one of three adhesive systems. Three segments per root apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) were obtained by sectioning the root under distilled water with a carbon spare saw. The samples (total of 108 sections) were 2.0±0.1 mm in thickness and they were stored individually in black film canisters with sterile distilled water. In order to determine the bond strength, the bonding area of each specimen was measured, and specimens were attached to a device to test microtensile strength at a speed of 1 mm/min. The analyses revealed no statistically significant differences between the adhesive systems and fiber-reinforced posts. (P> 0.05). However, the coronal portion of the root dentin had the highest bond strength. Adhesive systems used along with fiber-reinforced resin posts demonstrated reliable bonding.

Fijación simplificada de pernos de fibra con cementos de resina autograbante y de ionómero de vidrio modificado con resina: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Simplified placement of fiber posts with self-etching resin cements and resin-modified glass ionomer cement: report of a case and review of the literature

Los pernos de fibra pueden ser fijados con técnicas simplificadas empleando cementos de ionómero de vidrio modificados con resina o de resina autograbante. De esta manera se evitan las técnicas de adhesión y sus variables complejas que comprometen muchas veces el resultado final del tratamiento.Los resultados son promisorios en cuanto a valores de retención, simplificación de la técnica y agilidaddel proceso clínico. En el artículo, se presenta un caso clínico de fijaciónsimplificada de un perno de fibra con un cemento de resina autograbante y se revisa la literatura científica...

Microtensile bond strength of quartz fiber posts to different composite cores

The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the microtensile bond strength of quartz fiber posts to different composites, and to composite combinations used as core materials. Thirty fiber posts were treated with a 24 percent hydrogen peroxide solution and silanized. The posts were divided into 5 groups according to the resin composite used as follows (n = 6): G1 - Ælite Flow (Bisco, Inc), G2 - Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE), G3 - Biscore (Bisco, Inc), G4 - Ælite Flow + Filtek Z250, G5 - Ælite Flow + Biscore. The resin composites were placed around the posts to produce cylindrical specimens. Two 1-mm² thick sticks containing the post in the center and composite cores on both ends were provided from each cylinder and tested for microtensile strength with a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. One-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests were used for statistical analysis. Fractured surfaces were observed using a stereomicroscope with 20× magnification. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate the interface of the fractured sticks. The results showed that G2 had the highest bond strength values, and the lowest values were seen with G3. There were significant differences between groups 1, 2, 4 and groups 3, 5 (p < 0.05). Under the stereomicroscope, most of the failures were adhesive between the post and core material. Under SEM, Ælite and Z250 had smoother surfaces than Biscore, containing less porosities and voids.

Evaluation of different post systems: finite element method / Evaluación de diferentes sistemas de postes: método de elementos finitos

The aim of this study was to analyse the stress distribution in maxillary canines restored with different post systems and definitive crowns. The models of restored teeth with glass fiber, quartz fiber, titanium posts and crownswere developed with the Finite Element Method (FEM) in order to analyse their stress distribution when subjected to external compressive loads. Von Mises stress distribution values, which are considered potential fracture indicator, showed that natural tooth and glass fiber post-restored tooth, under a load of 550 N, presented similar stress values. The behaviour of a glass fiber post-restored tooth is similar to that of a natural tooth, since it produces an appropriate stress distribution, and inthis investigation, they have the best biomechanical performance.

El próposito de este estudio fue analizar la distribución de tensiones en caninos superiores restaurados con diferentes sistemas de postes y coronas definitivas. Los modelos de dientes restaurados con postes defibra de vidrio, fibra de cuarzo y titanio y coronas fueron desarrollados con el Método de Elementos Finitos (FEM) para analizar la distribución de tensiones cuando fueron sometidos a cargas compresivas externas. Valores de distribución de stress de Von Mises, que fueron considerados como potenciales indicadores de fracturas, mostraron que los dientes naturales, y los dientes resturados con postes de fibra de vidrio, bajo una carga compresiva de 550N, presentaron valores semejantes. El comportamiento de los dientes restaurados con postes de fibra de vidrio fue similar al de los dientes naturales, mostrando una homogénea y más uniforme distribución del stress, y en esta investigación, presentaron una mejor performance biomecánica.

In vitro evaluation of the effect of different diameters of quartz fiber posts on fracture resistance of dental roots / Avaliação in vitro do efeito de diferentes diâmetros de pinos de fibras de quartzo na resistência à fratura de raízes dentais

OBJECTIVES: One of the controversial factors in fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth that are reconstructed with fiber posts is the diameter of these posts. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of three different sizes of quartz fiber post (#0.5- #2 - #3) on fracture resistance of dental root. MATERIAL AND METHOD: In this in vitro study, 30 mandibular premolars were selected, sectioned from CEJ, endodontically treated and randomly assigned to three groups (n=10). Post spaces were prepared and quartz fiber posts) D.T. Light-Post™ (with three different sizes (#0.5-#2 - #3) were seated respectively in three groups. All posts were cemented with Panavia F 2.0 dual cure resin bonding and cement. Composite resin cores were built up using a preformed polyester matrix. Specimens were embedded in acrylic resin blocks with a layer of elastic polyether Impergum around roots as PDL. A compressive load at a crosshead speed of 1mm/min was applied axially to the central fossa of each specimen using a Universal Testing Machine, until the occurrence of root fracture. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. RESULTS: There was no significant statistical difference in fracture resistance among three groups (P>0.05). Mean fracture load was 1010±250.95 N for group A with post #0.5 and 934.4± 295.18 N for group B with post #2 and ±1001301.42 N forgroup C with post #3. CONCLUSIONS: According to the findings, larger sizes of fiber posts do not decrease the fracture resistance of the root structure. Larger diameters have higher fracture resistance and furthermore by increasing the bonding area between post and root canal wall and core material, they can improve the unity within root structure and provide more stability for core material. Unlikelarger sizes of metal posts, fiber posts with larger diameters adhere to the root structure more efficiently. As a result, they will not reduce the fracture resistance of root...

OBJETIVOS: Fator controverso na resistência à fratura de dentes endodonticamente tratados, reconstruídos com pinos de fibra, é o diâmetro destes pinos. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o efeito de três diferentes tamanhos de pinos de fibras de quartzo (#0,5 – #2 - #3) na resistência à fratura de raízes dentárias. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Neste estudo in vitro, 30 pré-molares mandibulares foram selecionados, seccionados, tratados endodonticamente e designados aleatoriamente em três grupos (n=10). Condutos foram preparados e pinos de fibras de quartzo (D.T. Light – Post TM) com três diferentes tamanhos (#0.5- #2 - #3) foram fixados, respectivamente em três grupos. Todos os pinos foram cimentados com cimento Panavia F 2.0. Pinos de resina foram construídos usando uma matriz pré-formada de poliéster. Os corpos de prova foram embebidos em blocos de resina acrílica com uma camada de ImpregumTM ao redor das raízes. Cargas compressivas na razão de 1 mm/min foram aplicadas axialmente na fossa central de cada corpo de prova, usando uma máquina universal de testes até a ocorrência de fratura radicular. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes na resistência à fratura entre os três grupos (P>0,05). A carga média de fratura foi 1010+-250.95 N para o grupo C, com o pino # 3. CONCLUSÕES: De acordo com os achados, tamanhos maiores de pinos de fibra não diminuem a resistência da estrutura radicular. Maiores diâmetros têm mais resistência à fratura e, além disso, pelo incremento da área de cimentação entre o pino e a parede da raiz, podem melhorar a união dentro da estrutura radicular e proporcionar mais estabilidade para o material de núcleo. Ao contrário de pinos metálicos de maior tamanho, os pinos de fibra de maior diâmetro aderem à estrutura radicular com mais eficiência. Como resultado, não reduzirão a resistência à fraturada raiz. Assim sendo, quando restaurarem-se dentes endodonticamente...