Influence of light-curing on the translucence change and color stability of amine-free dual-cured resin cements / 대한치과재료학회지

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of light-curing on the translucency change and color-stability of amine(tertiary)-free dual-cured resin cements after accelerated aging. Two curing modes (dual-curing and self-curing) were applied on three dual-cured resin cements (Duo-Link Universal [DLU], Nexus Third Generation [NX3] and RelyX Ultimate [RXU]) in this study. Ten specimens were fabricated for each group. In dual-cured groups only, light-activation was performed with polywave-LED curing unit (Bluphase, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), where each sides of the samples were photo-polymerized for 60 seconds. Self-cured groups were kept in the dark storage for 24 hours. The color of the specimens was measured with spectrocolorimeter (NF999, Nippon Denshoku, Japan) after 24 hours of making samples. After the initial color measurements, the specimens were subjected to accelerated aging procedure. Spectrophotometric analysis was carried out on day 7, day 14, day 21 and day 28 of accelerated aging in 60 ℃ of distilled water. The color characteristics, color difference (ΔE*), and translucency parameter (TP) of specimens were calculated according to the CIE L*a*b* color system before and after aging. All the ΔE* values and TP values were analyzed by 2-way analysis of variance. After aging, all groups revealed clinically perceptible color differences (ΔE*>3.3). Differences in ΔE* values of self-cured groups were significantly higher than those of dual-cured groups in NX3 and RXU. But there were no significant differences in ΔE* between dual-cured mode and self-cured mode of DLU. All mean b* values increased after aging. All mean L* values decreased after aging except for self-cured RXU cement. TP values also decreased with aging. TP values of self-cured groups were significantly lower than those of dual-cured groups in NX3 and RXU. Hence, in conclusion, despite the absence of tertiary amine in the dual-cured resin cements, such resin cements should be polymerized with the dual-cure modes to ensure long-term color-stability.

Comparison of influence of resin core on overall bending strength of fiber post-core restoration / 中国基层医药

Objective To compare the influence of resin core on overall bending strength of fiber post-core restoration.Methods 60 mandibular first premolar extracted because of orthodontic treatment was selected.3M light -cured composite resin P60,medental dual-cured resin,pulpdent dual-cured resin combined with viva carbon fiber reinforced glass fiber post were applied.The changes of teeth in vitro were observed when strength was given on.Results The flexural strength of 3M light-cured composite resin was (80.182 ±9.512)N,Medental dual-cured resin was (87.805 ± 11.649) N,Pulpdent dual-cured resin was (85.458 ± 10.845) N.The flexural strength of 3 M light-cured composite resin was lower than that of medental dual-cured resin and pulpdent dual-cured resin (t =5.758,3.084,both P ＜ 0.05).There was no statistical differences of flexural strength between medental dual-cured resin and pulpdent dual-cured resin(t =0.718,P ＞ 0.05).There was large area of resin broken off after 3M light-cured composite resin core fracture.There was only fracture of medental dual-cured resin core and pulpdent dual-cured resin core.Conclusion The bending strength of dual-cured resin is better than that of highly filled light curing composite resin in large tooth hard tissue defect restoration with fiber post-core,and core broken off is rare.Dual-cured resin is better post-core materials.

The effect of photoactivation time and light tip distance on the degree of conversion of light and dual-cured dentin adhesives.

Background: The degree of conversion of dental adhesive is an important parameter since poor mechanical properties are related to low percentage of monomer-to-polymer conversion within resin-based materials. Objectives: To evaluate the influence of polymerization time and light guide distance on the degree of conversion (DC) of three contemporary dental adhesives. Materials and Methods: The spectral data of ExciTE DSC, Single Bond ® , and Adper ® Prompt L-Pop were analyzed using FTIR spectroscopy after 20 s, 40 s, and 60 s of photoactivation times. Light tip distances were kept at 1, 3, and 6 mm during the exposures. Statistics: Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). Results: Within groups, greater DC values were found using a tip distance of 1 mm or a 60-s curing time for Single Bond ® (59%) and Adper ® Prompt L-Pop (65%). No statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) was found using either 1 mm or 3 mm tip distances after 20 s, 40 s, and 60 s of light curing time for Single Bond ® . ExciTE ® DSC showed the greatest DC values with light tip distances of 1 mm (90%) and 3 mm (89%), using 60 s of light curing. Conclusion : The self-etch adhesive Adper ® Prompt L-Pop could be applied in shallow cavity preparations and must be light cured for at least 40 s. The light-cured total-etch adhesive ExciTE ® DSC could be applied in every restorative scenario if the curing time is extended up to 60 s or if the tip distance is extended up to 3 mm.

Role of delayed light polymerization of a dual-cured composite base on marginal adaptation of class II posterior composite open-sandwich restoration.

Objective: To determine the effect of delayed light polymerization of a dual-cured composite base material on the marginal adaptation of class II composite restoration. Materials and Methods: 35 extracted human molar teeth were used to prepare class II mesio-occlusal or disto-occlusal slot preparations with gingival margins at the CEJ. The teeth were restored using an open-sandwich technique with a 2mm base increment of dual-cured composite, and divided into 5 groups based on the mode of the polymerization of the dual-cured composite base: Group A - self-cured after placement (5 mins), Group B - light-cured immediately after placement, Group C - light-cured 30 seconds after placement, Group D - light-cured 60 seconds after placement, Group E - light-cured 120 seconds after placement. Then a top layer of a light-cured composite resin is placed to complete the restoration. The teeth were thermocycled and immersed in 1% aqueous solution of methylene blue for 24 hours. Sectioning of the teeth and scoring under stereomicroscope was done. Data will be statistically evaluated using the kruskal wallis 1-way ANOVA. Results: Statistical analysis using kruskal wallis 1-way ANOVA showed that the dual-cured composite light polymerized 1 minute after placement exhibited the least microleakage. Conclusion: Delayed light polymerization of the dual-cured composite base reduced the microleakage in class II open-sandwich restorations.

Efeito do protocolo de ativação da polimerização e envelhecimento acelerado em algumas propriedades de cimentos resinosos / Effects of polymerization activation protocol and accelerated aging in some resin cements properties

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos de variações no protocolo de ativação e envelhecimento acelerado em algumas propriedades de cimentos resinosos de polimerização dual. Adicionalmente, investigaram-se os efeitos da variação da temperatura ambiente e envelhecimento acelerado no tempo de trabalho e tempo de presa dos cimentos quando ativados exclusivamente pela reação química. As propriedades avaliadas foram o grau de conversão, determinado por espectrometria no infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FTIR-ATR), microdureza Knoop, expressa em KHN, e resistência mecânica à tração expressa em MPa. Os tempos de trabalho e tempos de presa foram determinados por um reômetro oscilatório com controle de temperatura da plataforma de teste estabelecida em 24oC ou 37oC. O envelhecimento acelerado foi determinado pela armazenagem dos cimentos, em suas embalagens originais, e após os testes iniciais, em estufa a 37oC por 12 semanas.A variável de modo de ativação foi determinada em 3 níveis. Os cimentos foram manipulados de acordo com as instruções dos fabricantes e ativados por luz imediatamente (controle), ativados por luz após 10 minutos de reação química no escuro (Exp 1) ou mantidos no escuro por 15 minutos, permitindo a reação química, mas sem fotoativação (Exp 2). Os cimentos tiveram suas propriedades avaliadas em função desses diferentes modos de ativação, antes e após o envelhecimento acelerado. Cimento exclusivamente ativado pela reação química foi empregado como controle quando necessário. Os diversos resultados podem ser resumidos em alguns aspectos de interesse. O tempo de trabalho e o tempo de presa de todos cimentos foram afetados significantemente pela temperatura e envelhecimento (p<0.05). O aumento da temperatura acelerou os tempos de trabalho e presa. Os efeitos do envelhecimento foram materiaisdependentes. Alguns materiais apresentaram redução, enquanto outros apresentaram aumento dos tempos de trabalho e presa, independentemente da...

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of curing protocol and accelerated aging on some properties of dual-cure resin cements. Additionally, the effects of different ambient temperature and aging on the working and setting times were investigated when cements were self-cured only. Properties evaluated were degree of conversion as determined by FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, Knoop microhadness as expressed by KHN, and tensile strength as expressed in MPa. Working time and setting time were determined by an oscilating rheometer with controlled temperature stage at either 24oC or 37oC. Accelerated aging was performed by storing the original product kits in an oven at 37oC for 12 weeks after initial testing had been executed. Different curing protocols were established in 3 levels. Cements were manipulated according to the manufacturers instructions and light-activated immediately (control), light-activated after 10 minutes delay of self-curing in the dark (Exp 1), or simply allowed to self-cure for 15 minutes in the dark (Exp 2). Properties were evaluated according to the different curing protocol and both before and after aging. Exclusively self-curing cement was used as control product when appropriate. The results can be summarized in some aspects of interest. The working time and setting time of all products were significantly affected by temperature and aging (p<0.05). Increased temperature resulted in shorter working time and setting time. The effects of aging were material dependent. Some products presented reduced working and setting times, while others behave otherwise, regardless of the temperature. Curing mode and aging significantly affected the properties of the cements (p<0.05). In general, the degree of conversion increased with time after light-activation. The curing delay for 10 minutes caused alterations in the degree of conversion, regardless of aging, for some products, but not all. Aging affected the curing kinectics and general properties of all...

Fracture resistance of crown-root fractured teeth repaired with dual-cured composite resin and horizontal posts / 대한치과보존학회지

The purpose of this study was to investigate the fracture resistance of crown-root fractured teeth repaired with dual-cured composite resin and horizontal posts. 48 extracted human premolars were assigned to control group and three experimental groups. Complete crown-root fractures were experimentally induced in all control and experimental teeth. In the control group, the teeth (n=12) were bonded with resin cement and endodontically treated. Thereafter, the access cavities were sealed with dual-cured composite resin. In composite resin core - post group (n=12), the teeth were endodontically treated and access cavities were sealed with dual-cured composite resin. In addition, the fractured segments in this group were fixed using horizontal posts. In composite resin core group (n=12), the teeth were endodontically treated and the access cavities were filled with dual-cured composite resin without horizontal posts. In bonded amalgam group (n=12), the teeth were endodontically treated and the access cavities were sealed with bonded amalgam. Experimental complete crown-root fractures were induced again on repaired control and experimental teeth. The ratio of fracture resistance to original fracture resistance was analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test. The results showed that teeth in control and composite resin core - post group showed significantly higher resistance to re-fracture than those in amalgam core group (p < 0.05). The resistance to refracture was high in the order of composite resin - post group, control group, composite resin group and bonded amalgam group. Within the scope of this study, the use of horizontal post could be beneficial in increasing the fracture resistance of previously fractured teeth.

Polymerization of dual cured composites by different thickness / 대한치과보존학회지

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of thickness, filling methods and curing methods on the polymerization of dual cured core materials by means of microhardness test. Two dual cured core materials, MultiCore Flow (Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and Bis-Core (Bisco Inc., Schaumburg, IL, USA) were used in this study. 2 mm (bulky filled), 4 mm (bulky filled), 6 mm (bulky and incrementally filled) and 8 mm (bulky and incrementally filled)-thickness specimens were prepared with light cure or self cure mode. After storage at 37degrees C for 24 hours, the Knoop hardness values (KHN) of top and bottom surfaces were measured and the microhardness ratio of top and bottom surfaces was calculated. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Scheffe multiple comparison test, with alpha = 0.05. The effect of thickness on the polymerization of dual cured composites showed material specific results. In 2, 4 and 6 mm groups, the KHN of two materials were not affected by thickness. However, in 8 mm group of MultiCore Flow, the KHN of the bottom surface was lower than those of other groups (p < 0.05). The effect of filling methods on the polymerization of dual cured composites was different by their thickness or materials. In 6 mm thickness, there was no significant difference between bulk and incremental filling groups. In 8 mm thickness, Bis-Core showed no significant difference between groups. However, in MultiCore Flow, the microhardness ratio of bulk filling group was lower than that of incremental filling group (p < 0.05). The effect of curing methods on the polymerization of dual cured composites showed material specific results. In Bis-Core, the KHN of dual cured group were higher than those of self cured group at both surfaces (p < 0.05). However, in MultiCore Flow, the results were not similar at both surfaces. At the top surface, dual cured group showed higher KHN than that of self cured group (p < 0.05). However, in the bottom surface, dual cured group showed lower value than that of self cured group (p < 0.05).

Comparative enamel bond strength between light- and dual-cured composites bonded by self-etching adhesives / 대한치과보존학회지

This study compared the microshear bond strength (microSBS) of light-cured and dual-cured composites to enamel bonded with three self-etching adhesives. Crown segments of extracted human molars were cut mesiodistally, and 1 mm thickness of specimen was made. They were assigned to three groups by used adhesives: Xeno group (Xeno III), Adper group (Adper Prompt L-Pop), and AQ group (AQ Bond). Each adhesive was applied to cut enamel surface as per manufacturer's instruction. Light-cured (Filtek Z 250) or dual-cured composite (Luxacore) was bonded to enamel of each specimen using Tygon tube. After storage in distilled water for 24 hours, the bonded specimens were subjected to microSBS testing with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/minute. The mean microSBS (n = 20 for each group) was statistically compared using two-way ANOVA, Tukey HSD, and t test at the 0.05 probability level. The results of this study were as follows; 1. The microSBS of light-cured composite was significantly higher than that of dual-cured composite when same adhesive was applied to enamel. 2. For Z 250, the microSBS of AQ group (9.95 +/- 2.51 MPa) to enamel was significantly higher than that of Adper goup (6.74 +/- 1.80 MPa), but not significantly different with Xeno group (7.73 +/- 2.01 MPa). 3. For Luxacore, the microSBS of Xeno group (5.19 +/- 1.32 MPa) to enamel was significantly higher than that of Adper goup (3.41 +/- 1.19 MPa), but not significantly different with AQ group (4.50 +/- 0.96 MPa).