Effect of storage time and composite thickness on Degree of Conversion of Bulk-fill and universal composites using FTIR method / Efeito do tempo de armazenamento e da espessura no grau de conversão de compósitos Bulk-fill e universais usando o método FTIR

Objective: Degree of Conversion (DC) of ResinBased composites (RBCs) is a concern and is affected by different factors. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different thicknesses and storage times on DC of bulk-fill and universal RBCs using the FTIR method. Material and Methods: For each of dental composite (Tetric N- Ceram Bulk Fill and Tetric N Ceram), 28 samples were prepared (14 samples with 2 mm height and 14 samples with 4 mm height). One and seven days (1d and 7d) after storage in an incubator at 37 ˚C, DC was measured and recorded using a FTIR device. Data were analyzed using t-test and ThreeWay ANOVA and Tukey Post-Hoc Test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: DC of Bulk-fill composite is greater than universal composite. DC at 2 mm thickness is more than 4 mm. Unlike universal composite, 7d DC of Bulkfill composite is greater than 1d. Of course, none of these differences are statistically significant (P-value > 0.05). Conclusion: Considering the limitation of this study, since no difference was found between DC of 1d and 7d, 1d DC is sufficient for clinical procedures, such as polishing, and the laboratory tests. (AU)

Objetivo: O grau de conversão (DC) de compósitos à base de resina (RBCs) é um assunto que merece cuidado e é afetado por diferentes fatores. Este estudo foi conduzido para avaliar o efeito de diferentes espessuras e tempos de armazenamento no DC de compósitos Bulk-fill e compósitos universais usando o método FTIR. Material e Métodos: Para cada compósito dentário (Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill e Tetric N Ceram), foram preparadas 28 amostras (14 amostras com 2 mm de altura e 14 amostras com 4 mm de altura). Um e sete dias (1d e 7d) após o armazenamento em uma incubadora a 37 ° C, o DC foi mensurado e registrado usando um dispositivo FTIR. Os dados foram analisados por meio do teste t, ANOVA três fatores e teste PostHoc de Tukey. P 0,05). Conclusão: Considerando a limitação deste estudo, uma vez que não foi encontrada diferença entre as DC de 1d e 7d, a 1d DC é suficiente para procedimentos clínicos, como polimento e testes laboratoriais. (AU)

Effect of different evaporation periods on microtensile bond strength of an acetone-based adhesive to dentin.

Objective: Solvent content of a contemporary dental adhesive affect the bonding process, especially in the case of acetone based adhesives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different air-drying periods on microtensile bond strength (MTBS) of a total-etch adhesive to dentin. Materials and Methods: Prime & Bond NT (Dentsply-USA) was used with different air-drying periods (0, 2, 5, 10, 30sec) for bonding a composite resin to prepared dentin. The specimens were then subjected to a tensile force until fracture and the MTBSs of the samples were recorded. Failure modes of the fractured samples were also determined using stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscopy. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Bonferroni tests (P = 0.05). Results: With increasing the air-drying periods, the MTBSs were increased until the 5 second air-blowing; after that, with increasing the air-drying periods, the MTBSs decreased. Both, the most complicated failure and the strongest bond were seen in the 5 sec air-drying group. Conclusion: There is an optimum air-drying time for acetone based adhesives which results in the strongest bond to dentin.