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BACKGROUND: Moisture sensitivity and dissolution has been a known drawback of glass ionomer cement (GIC). When used as a luting agent for cementation of casted indirect restoration, the exposed cement at the margins is often a primary factor for marginal leakage and consequent failure of the restoration. The following in vitro study was planned to evaluate the effect of a marginal sealant on GIC used as luting agent. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty healthy extracted premolars were selected and prepared to receive metal-ceramic prosthesis. The prepared restorations were cemented using GIC and were divided randomly into two groups. The specimens in Group A were directly immersed in artificial saliva solution without any protection at the margins, while the exposed cement for Group B specimens was protected using a marginal sealant before immersing it in the artificial saliva solution. The specimens were tested after 24 h using a crown pull test on the universal testing machine to measure the shear bond strength of the cement. RESULT: The specimens in Group B showed statistically significant difference from the specimens in Group A with the mean shear bond strength of 6.60 Mpa and 5.32 respectively. CONCLUSION: Protection of GIC exposed at the margins of indirect cast restorations with a marginal sealant can significantly increase the longevity of the prosthesis by reducing the marginal leakage and perlocation of fluids. How to cite the article: Nazirkar G, Singh S, Badgujar M, Gaikwad B, Bhanushali S, Nalawade S. Effect of marginal sealant on shear bond strength of glass ionomer cement: Used as a luting agent. J Int Oral Health 2014;6(3):65-9.
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Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin is the most widely used material for fabrication of dentures since 1937 as it exhibits adequate physical, mechanical and esthetic properties. But one of the major problems faced using this material is that, it is highly prone to plaque accumulation due to surface porosities and its food retentive properties. This in turn increases the bacterial activity causing denture stomatitis. In efforts to impart antimicrobial property to these resins, various nanoparticles (NP) have been incorporated viz. Silver, Zirconia oxide, Titanium dioxide (TiO2), Silica dioxide (SiO2) etc. However, as additives they can affect the mechanical properties of the final product. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effect of different concentration of TiO2 NP on the flexural strength of PMMA resins. Specimens made from heat polymerizing resin (DPI) without NP were used as a control group (Group A). The two experimental groups, (Group B and Group C) had 0.5 and 1 % concentration of TiO2 NP respectively. The specimens were stored in 37 °C distilled water for 50 ± 2 h. A three-point bending test for flexural strength measurement was conducted following ADA specification no. 12. The maximum mean flexural strength (90.65 MPa) belonged to the control group; and acrylic resin with 1 % TiO2 NP demonstrated the minimum mean flexural strength (76.38 MPa). But, the values of all the three groups exceeded the ADA Specification level of 65 MPa. Conclusion may be drawn from the present study that addition of TiO2 NP into acrylic resin can adversely affect the flexural strength of the final product and is directly proportional to the concentration of NP.
