Influence of glass fiber posts and class III direct restorations on the resistance of anterior teeth / Influência dos pinos de fibra de vidro e restaurações diretas classe III na resistência dos dentes anteriores

This study objectives to evaluate the fracture strength of upper central incisors (UCI) restored with composite resin (CR) in Class III cavities and endodontically treated teeth with or without glass fiber post (GFP), analyzing their failure mode. Sixty human UCI were randomly divided into four experimental groups: endodontically treated teeth without GFP (G1), endodontically treated teeth with GFP (G2), teeth with mesial/distal Class III cavities restored with CR without GFP (G3), and teeth with mesial/distal Class III cavities restored with CR with GFP (G4). The samples were submitted to the fracture strength test in a universal testing machine with a compression shear load applied at speed of 1.0 mm/min until fracture occurred. The data were submitted to one-way ANOVA (α=0.05) and the samples were analyzed for failure mode. The analysis did not show a significant statistical difference in fracture strength between the groups (p>0.05). The results showed that only endodontically treated teeth (G1) (753.4N) presented behavior similar to teeth with GFP (G2) (702.1N). The same occurred when comparing teeth with Class III cavities without GFP (G3) (670.2 N) and with GFP (G4) (746.1N). It can be concluded that glass fiber posts do not change the fracture strength of incisors with endodontic treatment and Class III cavities.

Este estudo objetiva avaliar a resistência à fratura de incisivos centrais superiores (ICS) restaurados com resina composta (RC) em cavidades Classe III e dentes tratados endodonticamente com ou sem pino de fibra de vidro (PFV), analisando seu padrão de fratura. Sessenta ICS humanos foram divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos experimentais: dentes tratados endodonticamente sem PFV (G1), dentes tratados endodonticamente com PFV (G2), dentes com cavidades mesiais/distais Classe III restauradas com RC sem PFV (G3), e dentes com cavidades mesiais/distais Classe III restauradas com RC com PFV (G4). As amostras foram submetidas ao teste de resistência à fratura em uma máquina universal de ensaios com uma carga de cisalhamento de compressão aplicada na velocidade de 1,0 mm / min até a ocorrência da fratura. Os dados foram submetidos à ANOVA unidirecional (α=0,05) e as amostras foram analisadas quanto ao modo de falha. A análise não mostrou diferença estatisticamente significativa na resistência à fratura entre os grupos (p>0,05). Os resultados mostraram que os dentes apenas tratados endodonticamente (G1) (753,4N) apresentaram comportamento semelhante aos dentes com PFV (G2) (702,1N). O mesmo ocorreu ao comparar dentes com cavidades Classe III sem PFV (G3) (670.2 N) e com PFV (G4) (746.1N). Pode-se concluir que pinos de fibra de vidro não alteram a resistência à fratura de incisivos com tratamento endodôntico e cavidades Classe III.

Pino de fibra de vidro anatômico: relato de caso / Anatomic glass fiber post: case report

Introdução: Pinos pré-fabricados de fibra de vidro possuem boas propriedades mecânicas e estéticas. Porém, estes podem não se adaptar bem em canais amplos ou excessivamente cônicos prejudicando sua retenção ao canal radicular. Uma alternativa para esta desvantagem, é a utilização da técnica de pino anatômico. Objetivo: O objetivo do relato de caso foi apresentar a técnica de confecção de um pino fibra de vidro anatômico em dente anterior com reduzido remanescente coronário e ampla embocadura do canal radicular. Relato de Caso: Paciente masculino, 49 anos, procurou atendimento odontológico com queixa da aparência estética de seus dentes anteriores superiores. Após remoção de uma coroa metalocerâmica e um pino-núcleo metálico fundido do elemento 12, foram confeccionados um pino de fibra de vidro anatômico, núcleo de preenchimento e coroa provisória. Foram realizadas as facetas em resina composta nos elementos 13, 11, 21, 22 e 23. Uma coroa de cerâmica reforçada por dissilicato de lítio (IPS e.max CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent) foi cimentada no elemento 12. Conclusões: Através da técnica pino de fibra de vidro anatômico, é possível reabilitar dentes anteriores tratados endodonticamente sem a utilização de pinos metálicos, apresentando bons resultados estéticos. Entretanto, uma condição oclusal dentro dos princípios de uma oclusão mutuamente protegida deve ser almejada para garantir longevidade da restauração(AU)

Introduction: Prefabricated glass fiber posts present good mechanical and esthetic proprieties. However, these may not fully fit in large canal or excessively conical damaging your retention in the root canal. An alternative to this disadvantage, it is the use of post anatomic technique. Aim: the aim of the case report was to present the technique to obtain an anatomic glass fiber post in anterior teeth with reduced coronal remaining and large access of the root canal. Case Report: Man patient 49 year-old searched dental care with complaint of the esthetic appearance of your anterior maxillary teeth. After the removal of a metalceramic crown and a cast core and post of the tooth 12, an anatomic glass fiber post, resin core and interim crown were performed. Direct composite resin veneers were performed in the teeth 13, 11, 21, 22 and 23. A crown of reinforced lithium disilicate ceramic (IPS e.max CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent) was luted at tooth 12. Conclusions: It is possible to restore endodontically treated teeth without to use metal posts presenting improved esthetic results using the technique of anatomic glass fiber post. However, an occlusal condition concerning the principles of protected occlusion must be founded to guarantee a long-term restoration(AU)

Influence of Cement Type and Relining Procedure on Push-Out Bond Strength of Fiber Posts after Cyclic Loading.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of cement type and relining procedure on push-out bond strength of fiber posts (FPs) after cyclic loading. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty bovine incisor roots were divided into four groups: group 1, FP luting with RelyX Unicem; group 2, FP relined with resin composite (FPC) luting with RelyX Unicem; group 3, FP luting with RelyX ARC; group 4, FPC luting with RelyX ARC. Afterwards, half the specimens were exposed to 250,000 cycles in a controlled chewing simulator. With the other half of the specimens in each group, the push-out test was performed 24 hours after FP luting (immediate groups). All roots were sectioned transversely, producing 1-mm-thick slices, and the push-out test was performed. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and the Tukey test for post hoc comparisons (α = 0.05). RESULTS: FPC had higher bond strengths than FP (p < 0.05). RelyX Unicem showed higher bond strength than RelyX ARC (p < 0.05). Cyclic loading did not significantly affect the bond strength value (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The relining procedure and the cement type are important factors for the bond strength of FPs to root dentin.

Calcium hypochlorite as a dentin deproteinization agent: Microleakage, scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis.

PURPOSE: This study investigated the influence of collagen removal with calcium hypochlorite on the surface morphology of acid-etched dentin and on the microleakage of composite restorations. In addition, the elemental composition (EC) of dentin after removal of the collagen fibrils was analyzed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty third molars received two cavities and were divided into four groups according to dentin treatment: CTRL-no pre-treatment; Na10-10% NaOCl for 30 s; Ca10-10% CaOCl for 30 s, and Ca15-15% CaOCl for 30 s. The cavities were filled using an acetone-based adhesive system and a resin composite; they were then subjected to thermal cycling for 5,000 cycles, immersed in methylene blue for 4 h and sectioned into 1-mm thick slabs. Two examiners evaluated two slices per tooth using a stereomicroscope and assigned the degree of infiltration (scores 0-3). The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis (α = 0.05). Four teeth received surface treatment according to the groups and were submitted to SEM and EDS to carry at the EC. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the experimental groups (P = 0.533). CaOCl alters the morphology and surface composition of the dentin, resulting in an increase in the amount of calcium in the interface. CONCLUSIONS: When used prior to an acetone-based adhesive system, CaOCl did not produce any differences in microleakage when compared to the CTRL group or to the Na10 group.

Influence of chlorhexidine application time on the bond strength between fiber posts and dentin.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of chlorhexidine (CHX) application time on the bond strength and durability of the adhesion of fiber posts relined with resin composite to the root dentin. METHODS: Eighty bovine incisor roots were divided into 4 groups after root preparation: control group (irrigation with physiological solution) and experimental groups, CHX for 30 seconds, CHX for 60 seconds, and CHX for 120 seconds. Fiber posts relined with resin composite were cemented with RelyX ARC. The Scotchbond Multi-Purpose total-etching adhesive system was used in half of the samples of each group, and the Clearfil SE Bond self-etching adhesive system was used in the other half. The samples were randomly divided into 2 subgroups, 24 hours of storage and 12 months of storage. All roots were sectioned transversely, and push-out tests were performed. Bond strength means were analyzed by analysis of variance and Tukey test (α = 0.05). Failure mode was determined by examining specimen's surfaces under scanning electron microscope, and its distribution was evaluated by using χ(2) test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: CHX pretreatment resulted in homogeneous bond strength values at 24 hours and 12 months of storage, irrespective of the CHX application time and adhesive system (P < .05). A significant bond strength decrease was noticed after 12 months of storage when irrigation was performed with physiological solution in the control groups (P > .05). Significant differences were observed for fracture patterns (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The use of CHX pretreatment could preserve the bond strength of the fiber post relined with resin composite to root dentin for 12 months, irrespective of the CHX application time and adhesive system used.

Influence of remaining coronal structure and of the marginal design on the fracture strength of roots restored with cast post and core.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture strength of roots that were prosthetically restored with cast post and core with or without any remaining coronal structure and with different finish lines. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty bovine incisors were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction, endodontically treated and randomly divided into six experimental groups (n = 10) containing teeth with or without any remaining coronal structure and with a beveled shoulder, a chanfered or a shoulder finish line design. The cast post and core were luted with dual-cured resin cement. The metal crowns were cemented with zinc phosphate cement. The specimens were subjected to a tangential compressive load (135° angle) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until failure, using a universal testing machine. The fracture strength data were analyzed using the ANOVA and LSMeans (least square means) tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS: The data indicated that the teeth with 2 mm of remaining coronal structure showed the highest fracture strength values when compared with the teeth without any remaining structure (p < 0.05). As to the different finish line designs, the highest fracture strength values were obtained for the beveled shoulder, followed by the chanfered and then by the shoulder designs (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It may be concluded that, to increase fracture strength, a beveled shoulder and 2 mm of remaining coronal structure are the ideal conditions.

Bond strength of Resilon/Epiphany compared with Gutta-percha and sealers Sealer 26 and Endo Fill.

This study evaluated the bond strength of Epiphany(®)/Resilon(®) to radicular dentine and compared this with that of Gutta-percha sealed with Sealer 26 and also Endo Fill(®). Fifteen human single-rooted extracted teeth had their root canals enlarged to a standardised internal root diameter of 1.5 mm. The teeth were filled with: Group I--Epiphany(®)/Resilon(®) cones, Group II--Sealer 26(®)/Gutta-percha cones and Group III--Endo Fill(®)/Gutta-percha cones. Three 2 mm-thick cross-sections were obtained from each tooth (n = 15) and subjected to a push-out test (1 mm min(-1)). The means (MPa) were compared using anova /Newman-Keuls tests. There were no statistically significant differences between Group I and Group II (P > 0.01). Both bond strengths were significantly higher than that of Group III (P < 0.01). The root canal filling system Epiphany(®)/Resilon(®) showed bond strength similar to that of Sealer 26(®)/Gutta-percha. Both were higher than that of Endo Fill(®)/Gutta-percha.

Influence of remaining coronal structure and finish line on the fracture strength of roots restored with metallic posts

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture strength of roots that were prosthetically restored with metallic posts with or without any remaining coronal structure and with different finish lines. Sixty bovine incisors were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction, endodontically treated, and randomly divided into six experimental groups (n = 10) containing teeth with or without any remaining coronal structure, and with a beveled shoulder, a bevel, or a shoulder finish line design. The metallic posts were luted with dual-cured resin cement. The cores were made with composite resin, and metal crowns were cemented with zinc phosphate cement. The specimens were subjected to a tangential compressive load (135º angle) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until failure, using a universal testing machine. The fracture strength data were analyzed using the ANOVA and LSMeans (least square means) tests (α= 0.05). The data indicated that the teeth with 2 mm of remaining coronal structure showed the highest fracture strength values when compared with the teeth without any remaining structure (p < 0.05). As to the different finish line designs, the highest fracture strength values were obtained for the beveled shoulder, followed by the bevel and then by the shoulder designs (p < 0.05). It may be concluded that, to increase fracture strength, a beveled shoulder and 2 mm of remaining coronal structure are the ideal conditions.

Influence of endodontic irrigants on bond strength of a self-etching adhesive.

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the bond strength of a self-etching adhesive system to dentine irrigated with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorhexidine solution (CX) and ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) by microtensile testing. Sixty human third molars were sectioned 3 mm below the occlusal level and then randomly divided into six groups: G1(control), without irrigant solution; G2, 1% NaOCl; G3, 1% NaOCl followed by the application of 17% EDTA; G4, 2% CX; G5, 2% CX followed by the application of 17% EDTA and G6, 17% EDTA. The specimens received the self-etching adhesive system were restored with composite resin, then sectioned and trimmed to obtain four hourglass-shaped slabs from each tooth. The specimens were submitted to the microtensile test in a Universal Testing Machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm min(-1) until fracture. The results were submitted to statistical analysis by anova /Newman-Keuls. The means and standard deviations (MPa) were: G1, 26.88 (±3.81); G2, 19.08 (±3.89); G3, 18.16 (±2.21); G4, 18.14 (±4.32); G5, 34.30 (±3.32); G6, 13.61 (±1.21). It was concluded that the application of 2% CX followed by the application of 17% EDTA resulted in increasing the bond strength of the self-etching adhesive system to dentine, when compared with the results obtained for the other tested groups.

Effect of endodontic irrigating solutions on the adhesive bond strength to dentin / Efeito de soluções irrigadoras endodônticas na resistência adesiva à dentina

PURPOSE: To evaluate the bond strength of a total-etching adhesive system to dentin irrigated with 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 17% (EDTA). METHODS: Thirty human molars were sectioned 3mm below the oclusal surface and were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=10): G1, no treatment (control); G2, 1% NaOCl; G3, NaOCl followed by EDTA. The specimens received the total-etching adhesive system, restored with microhybrid composite resin, sectioned and trimmed to create 4 hourglass-shaped slabs of each tooth. The slabs were tested in microtensile bond strength in a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. The results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Newman-Keuls test. G2 samples were not submitted to the test because they fractured just before testing, and its values were considered zero to the statistical analysis. RESULTS: The means and standard deviations (MPa) were: G1, 8.41 (±3.51); G2, 0.0 (±0.00); G3, 8.47 (±3.53). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the application of the NaOCl irrigating solution significantly decreased the bond strength values. The use of NaOCl followed by EDTA resulted in bond strength values not statistically different from control group.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a resistência de união de um sistema adesivo condicione-e-lave à dentina irrigada com hipoclorito de sódio 1% (NaOCl) e ácido etilenodiaminotetracético 17% (EDTA). METODOLOGIA: Trinta molares humanos foram seccionados 3mm abaixo da superficie oclusal e aleatoriamente divididos em 3 grupos (n=10): G1 (controle), nenhum tratamento; G2, NaOCl; G3, NaOCl seguido por EDTA. Os especimes foram hibridizados com um sistema adesivo condicione-e-lave, foram restaurados com resino composta microhibrida e seccionados de forma a originar 4 amplulhetas de cada dente. As fatias foram submetidas ao teste de resistência de união à microtraçnao em máquina universal de ensaios (EMIC DL 2000) à uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min até o momento da fratura. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA seguido por Newman-Keuls. As amostras do G2 não foram submetidas aos testes de resistência de união pois fraturaram antes dos testes, e seus valores foram considerados zero para análise estatística. RESULTADOS: A média e desvios-padrão foram (MPa): G1 - 8,41 (±3,51); G2 - 0,0 (±0,00); e G3 - 8,47 (±3,53). CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se concluir que a irrigação com NaOCl diminui significativamente os valores de resistência de união. O uso de NaOCl seguido por EDTA resultaram em valores de resistência de união sem diferença estatística com o grupo controle.

Influence of ferrule preparation with or without glass fiber post on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of ferrule preparation (Fp) on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, restored with composite resin cores with or without glass fiber posts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-four bovine teeth were sectioned 19 or 17 mm (2 mm ferrule) from the apex, endodontically treated and assigned to four groups (n = 11): Group 1: Fp and post; Group 2: Fp and without post; Group 3: without Fp and with post; Group 4: without Fp and without post. All specimens were restored with composite resin core and metal crown. Specimens were subjected to fracture resistance testing in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=0.05). RESULTS: The mean fracture resistance values were as follows: Group 1: 573.3 N; Group 2: 552.5 N; Group 3: 275.3 N; Group 4: 258.6 N. Significantly higher fracture resistance was found for the groups with Fp (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: There was no statistically significant interaction between the "Fp" and "post" factors (p = 0.954). The ferrule preparation increased the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. However, the use of glass fiber post showed no significant influence on the fracture resistance.

Influence of sodium hypochlorite and edta on the microtensile bond strength of a self-etching adhesive system.

UNLABELLED: Chemical substances used during biomechanical preparation of root canals can alter the composition of dentin surface and affect the interaction with restorative materials. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of a self-etching adhesive system to dentin irrigated with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty human third molars were sectioned 3 mm below the occlusal surface, polished with 600- to 1200-grit silicon carbide papers, and randomly divided into 3 groups: G1 (control): no irrigating solution; G2: 1% NaOCl; and G3: 1% NaOCl followed by the application of 17% EDTA. The specimens received the self-etching adhesive system (XENO III - Dentsply), restored with microhybrid composite resin (Z250 - 3M ESPE), sectioned and trimmed to create 4 hourglass-shaped slabs of each tooth. The slabs were tested in microtensile strength in a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. The results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Newman-Keuls test. RESULTS: Mean µTBS values and standard deviations in MPa were: G1 = 11.89 ± 4.22; G2 = 19.41 ± 5.32; G3 = 11.34 ± 4.73. 1% NaOCl increased the adhesive resistance significantly (p<0.001/F=22.5763). The application of 1% NaOCl/17% EDTA resulted in statistically similar µTBS to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: None of the irrigants affected negatively the µTBS of XENO III to dentin. The use of 1% NaOCl alone resulted in higher bond strength than the other treatments. The combination of 1% NaOCl and 17% EDTA produced similar bond strength to that of untreated dentin.

Influence of ferrule preparation with or without glass fiber post on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effect of ferrule preparation (Fp) on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, restored with composite resin cores with or without glass fiber posts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-four bovine teeth were sectioned 19 or 17 mm (2 mm ferrule) from the apex, endodontically treated and assigned to four groups (n = 11): Group 1: Fp and post; Group 2: Fp and without post; Group 3: without Fp and with post; Group 4: without Fp and without post. All specimens were restored with composite resin core and metal crown. Specimens were subjected to fracture resistance testing in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=0.05). RESULTS: The mean fracture resistance values were as follows: Group 1: 573.3 N; Group 2: 552.5 N; Group 3: 275.3 N; Group 4: 258.6 N. Significantly higher fracture resistance was found for the groups with Fp (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: There was no statistically significant interaction between the "Fp" and "post" factors (p = 0.954). The ferrule preparation increased the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. However, the use of glass fiber post showed no significant influence on the fracture resistance.

Influence of sodium hypochlorite and edta on the microtensile bond strength of a self-etching adhesive system

Chemical substances used during biomechanical preparation of root canals can alter the composition of dentin surface and affect the interaction with restorative materials. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of a self-etching adhesive system to dentin irrigated with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty human third molars were sectioned 3 mm below the occlusal surface, polished with 600- to 1200-grit silicon carbide papers, and randomly divided into 3 groups: G1 (control): no irrigating solution; G2: 1 percent NaOCl; and G3: 1 percent NaOCl followed by the application of 17 percent EDTA. The specimens received the self-etching adhesive system (XENO III - Dentsply), restored with microhybrid composite resin (Z250 - 3M ESPE), sectioned and trimmed to create 4 hourglass-shaped slabs of each tooth. The slabs were tested in microtensile strength in a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. The results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Newman-Keuls test. RESULTS: Mean µTBS values and standard deviations in MPa were: G1 = 11.89 ± 4.22; G2 = 19.41 ± 5.32; G3 = 11.34 ± 4.73. 1 percent NaOCl increased the adhesive resistance significantly (p<0.001/F=22.5763). The application of 1 percent NaOCl/17 percent EDTA resulted in statistically similar µTBS to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: None of the irrigants affected negatively the µTBS of XENO III to dentin. The use of 1 percent NaOCl alone resulted in higher bond strength than the other treatments. The combination of 1 percent NaOCl and 17 percent EDTA produced similar bond strength to that of untreated dentin.

Resistência de união à microtração de restaurações diretas e indiretas em resina composta / Microtensile bond strenght of direct and indirect composite resin restorations

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união à dentina de restaurações diretas e indiretas confeccionadas em resina composta por meio do ensaio de microtração. Trinta molares humanos hígidos tiveram suas superfícies oclusais seccionadas 2 mm abaixo das cúspides, obtendo-se superfícies planas de dentina. Os dentes foram divididos em dois grupos: G1 (restaurações indiretas), no qual a dentina foi isolada e os platôs confeccionados em resina composta foram deslocados, jateados com óxido de alimínio e posteriormente cimentados com sistema adesivo e cimento resinoso dual; G2 (restaurações diretas), no qual os platôs de resina foram confeccionados diretamente sobre a superfície dentinária com o mesmo sistema adesivo do G1. Os dentes foram seccionados, obtendo-se tres ampulhetas de cada dente (n=45/grupo). Os corpos-de-prova foram submetidos ao ensaio de microtração a 0,5mm/min. Os dados foram analisados estatísticamente pelo teste t Student (p>0,01). As médias e desvio padrão (MPa) foram: G1=22,02 (+ou- 12,47);G2=23,35 (+ou-9,82). Pode-se concluir que não houve diferença eststísticamente significativa na resistência de união à dentina de restaurações diretas e indiretas de resina composta

Effect of carisolv and papacárie on theresin-dentin bond strength in sound andcaries-affected primary molars

Aim: This study evaluated the influence of different chemomechanical caries removal techniqueson the bond strength of an adhesive system to caries-affected and healthy dentin. Methods:Thirty healthy teeth were randomly divided into three groups: Group 1 (control): no cariesremoval technique was applied; Group 2: chemomechanical technique using Carisolv®; andGroup 3: chemomechanical technique using Papacárie®Twenty caries-affected teeth were divided .into two groups: Group 4: chemomechanical technique using Carisolv; and Group 5:chemomechanical technique using Papacárie. The teeth received the application of an etch-andrinse adhesive system, were restored with composite resin, and then sectioned to obtain 4 hourglassshaped slabs from each specimen, which were subjected to a microtensile bond strength test. Datawere analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey’s test (a=0.05). Results: G1 (13.387 ± 6.1074),G2 (18.123 ± 3.2611) and G3 (12.781 ± 4.5652) presented statistically significant higher meanbond strength values than the other groups (p<0.05), but did not differ significantly from each other(p>0.05). G4 (6.228 ± 5.3435) and G5 (6.482 ± 3.2076) presented the lowest mean bondstrength values and were statistically similar to each other (p>0.05). Conclusions: Neither of thechemomechanical caries removal methods interfered in the resin-dentin bond strength. However,lower tensile bond strength was found to caries-affected dentin.

Bonding to wet or dry deproteinized dentin: micro tensile bond strength and confocal laser micromorphology analysis

Aim: To investigate the influence of deproteinization and moisture condition (wet vs. dry) on the bond strength and micromorphology of resin-dentin bonding interfaces. Methods: Dentin surfaces were etched with 37% phosphoric acid for 15 s and rinsed with water. Four groups (n = 10) were tested: WET: dentin was left visibly moist; DRY: dentin was dried with compressed air; WET-D: dentin was deproteinized for 60 s using 10% NaOCl solution and left moist; DRY-D: dentin was deproteinized and dried. Prime&Bond 2.1 adhesive was applied and the teeth were restored with composite resin. Microtensile test was carried out after 24 h, and failure modes classified under magnification. Data were subjected to two-way ANOVAand Tukey’s test (P < 0.05). The bonding micromorphology was analyzed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results: The group DRY showed significantly lower bond strength (P < 0.05) than the other groups, which were similar to each other (P > 0.05). Adhesive failures were predominant. Analysis of micromorphology showed formation of a collagen-resin hybrid layer only for the non-deproteinizedgroups. Adhesive penetration into the dentinal tubules was deeper for the DRY-D compared to the WETD group. Conclusion: The bond strength was not dependent on the moisture condition and a more homogeneous hybridization was obtained when dentin was deproteinized.

Morphological analysis of glass, carbon and glass/carbon fiber posts and bonding to self or dual-cured resin luting agents.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphology of glass (GF), carbon (CF) and glass/carbon (G/CF) fiber posts and their bond strength to self or dual-cured resin luting agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Morphological analysis of each post type was conducted under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Bond strength was evaluated by microtensile test after bisecting the posts and re-bonding the two halves with the luting agents. Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (alpha=0.05). Failure modes were evaluated under optical microscopy and SEM. RESULTS: GF presented wider fibers and higher amount of matrix than CF, and G/CF presented carbon fibers surrounded by glass fibers, and both involved by matrix. For CF and GF, the dual-cured material presented significantly higher (p<0.05) bond strength than the self-cured agent. For the dual agent, CF presented similar bond strength to GF (p>0.05), but higher than that of G/CF (p<0.05). For the self-cured agent, no significant differences (p>0.05) were detected, irrespective of the post type. For GF and G/CF, all failures were considered mixed, while a predominance of adhesive failures was detected for CF. CONCLUSION: The bonding between fiber posts and luting agents was affected by the type of fibers and polymerization mode of the cement. When no surface treatment of the post is performed, the bonding between glass fiber post and dual-cured agent seems to be more reliable.

Comparação de duas modalidades de apicectomia seguidas de retropreparo no selamento marginal de retrobturações / Comparison of two modalities of apicoectomy followed by root-end cavity preparation on marginal sealing of retrofllings

Este estudo avaliou in vitro a infltração apical após apicectomia e retrobturação, variando o ângulo de corte radicular e a técnica de preparo da cavidade retrógrada. Vinte e quatro dentes humanos unirradiculares foram tratados endodonticamente e obturados pela técnica de condensação lateral da guta-percha com cimento Endo-Fill, sendo distribuídos em dois grupos experimentais (n = 10): GI - apicectomia perpendicular ao longo eixo radicular, seguida do preparo das cavidades retrógradas com ponta ultrassônica lisa 12/90; GII - apicectomia com corte inclinado em 45° para vestibular e preparo retrógrado com broca esférica carbide em baixa rotação. Todas as retrocavidades foram seladas com cimento à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol (IRM). Os grupos experimentais foram imersos por 48 horas em solução de Rodamina B a 0,2% tamponada em ambiente com vácuo. A seguir, as raízes foram seccionadas longitudinalmente e a infiltração de corante analisada em microscópio de mensuração. O teste de U de Mann-Whitney evidenciou diferença signifcante em nível de 1% entre os grupos, com menores níveis de infiltração no grupo em que as cavidades retrógradas foram realizadas com ponta ultrassônica lisa 12/90. Pode-se concluir que a apicectomia perpendicular ao longo eixo do dente, seguida de retrocavidade confeccionada com ponta ultrassônica lisa, reduziu a infiltração apical após retrobturação com cimento a base de óxido de zinco e eugenol.

This in vitro study has evaluated the apical leakage after apicoectomy and root-end filling varying the bevel cut and the root-end cavity preparation technique. Twenty four single root human teeth were submitted to endodontic treatment and obtured by lateral condensation techique with gutta-percha points and Endo Fill cement. The teeth were distributed into two experimental groups (n = 10): Group I - perpendicular apicoectomy to root axis followed by root-end preparation performed with 12/90 smooth ultra-sonic tip. Group II - 45° buccal side inclined apicoectomy and root-end preparation performed with spherical carbide burn in low speed. All root-end cavities were sealed with zinc oxide-eugenol based cement (IRM). The experimental groups were immersed in rhodamine B dye for 48 hours and stored in vacuum environment. After that, the roots were separated longitudinally and the dye infiltration was analyzed under optical microscope. Mann-Whitney test showed signifcant difference between the groups (P < 0.01) with lowest levels of leakage in the Group I. It was concluded that the perpendicular apicoectomy followed by retrograde cavity preparation with ultra-sonic smooth tips decreases the marginal leakage in root-end cavities sealed with zinc oxide-eugenol cement.

Morphological analysis of glass, carbon and glass/carbon fiber posts and bonding to self or dual-cured resin luting agents

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphology of glass (GF), carbon (CF) and glass/carbon (G/CF) fiber posts and their bond strength to self or dual-cured resin luting agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Morphological analysis of each post type was conducted under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Bond strength was evaluated by microtensile test after bisecting the posts and re-bonding the two halves with the luting agents. Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Failure modes were evaluated under optical microscopy and SEM. RESULTS: GF presented wider fibers and higher amount of matrix than CF, and G/CF presented carbon fibers surrounded by glass fibers, and both involved by matrix. For CF and GF, the dual-cured material presented significantly higher (p<0.05) bond strength than the self-cured agent. For the dual agent, CF presented similar bond strength to GF (p>0.05), but higher than that of G/CF (p<0.05). For the self-cured agent, no significant differences (p>0.05) were detected, irrespective of the post type. For GF and G/CF, all failures were considered mixed, while a predominance of adhesive failures was detected for CF. CONCLUSION: The bonding between fiber posts and luting agents was affected by the type of fibers and polymerization mode of the cement. When no surface treatment of the post is performed, the bonding between glass fiber post and dual-cured agent seems to be more reliable.