Bonding Reactions of Dental Self-Adhesive Cements with Synthetic Hydroxyapatite as a Function of the Polymerization Protocol.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of the cement composition and different polymerization protocols on the bonding chemical interaction of self-adhesive cements with synthetic hydroxyapatite. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two commercial self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX U200 and Maxcem Elite) were selected, manipulated, mixed with hydroxyapatite dry powder (HAp), dispensed into molds, and distributed into three groups according to polymerization protocols: immediate photoactivation (IP); delayed photoactivation, 10 min self-curing and light-curing (DP); and chemical activation (CA, no light exposure). The detailed chemical information, at atomic scale, on the surface and deeper into the bulk of self-adhesive cement/hydroxyapatite mixtures was evaluated with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). RESULTS: Chemical elements were detected in both cements, such as Na, O, Ca, C, P, and Si. Other elements were detected in minor concentrations. RelyX U200 exhibited the most intense formation of calcium salts products when the cement/HAp mixtures were photoactivated (immediate or delayed). RelyX U200/HAp mixture under delayed photoactivation (DP) also exhibited higher binding energy between calcium moieties of the HAp and methacrylates in the cement. A higher energy difference in the interaction of HAp with the cement comparing the bulk and surface areas was observed when RelyX U200 underwent the delayed photoactivation protocol. Maxcem Elite exhibited an increased chemical reactivity when either chemically activated or immediately photoactivated and a higher binding energy of the carboxyl groups bonded to the calcium of HAp when chemically activated. CONCLUSIONS: The interaction of cements with hydroxyapatite is chemical in nature and leads to the formation of calcium salts, which may favor better integrity and longevity of adhesive restorations. The polymerization protocol affects the chemical interaction in mixtures of self-adhesive cements and hydroxyapatite, influencing the formation of these salts and the establishment of intermolecular interactions between the HAp and the cements.

Time-dependent Microhardness Gradients of Self-adhesive Resin Cements Under Dual- and Self-curing Modes.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Acid-functional monomers in self-adhesive resin cements may decrease their self-curing polymerization ability. Light irradiation optimizes polymerization performance. SUMMARY: Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate Knoop microhardness of self-adhesive resin cements under dual- and self-curing modes in simulated canals for describing the polymerization behavior.Methods and Materials: Slots in lightproof silicone cylinders with one open end were filled with the following eight materials: a traditional resin cement (Duolink), a core build-up resin material (MultiCore Flow), and six self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX Unicem 2, G-Cem Automix, Maxcem, Biscem, Multilink Speed, and PermaCem 2.0). The resins were exposed to light through the open end and then stored in a lightproof box. The Knoop hardness gradient for each resin was measured after 1 hour and 120 hours. Surface readings were obtained at 1-mm intervals from 1 mm to 10 mm away from the open ends. The data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance and the Student-Newman-Keuls test (α=0.05).Results: All the resin materials had stable Knoop hardness numbers (KHNs) at a certain depth; their KHNs in the self-curing mode did not change (p>0.05). The region above this certain depth was regarded as having undergone the dual-curing mode, and the KHN decreased gradually with depth (p<0.05). Between 1 and 120 hours postexposure, the ratio of the KHN at a 5-mm depth (self-cured) to that at a 1-mm depth (dual-cured) increased in Duolink and MultiCore Flow. However, the ratios of the six adhesive resin cements varied.Conclusion: Without light, most self-adhesive resin cements differed from traditional dual-cured resin materials in terms of Knoop micro-hardness, and they had a lesser capacity for chemical-induced curing.

Correlation between mechanical properties and stabilization time of chemical bonds in glass-ionomer cements.

The objective was to evaluate the compressive strength (CS), diametral tensile strength (DTS), flexural strength (FS), and Knoop microhardness (KH) of different conventional restorative glass-ionomer cements (GICs) and to correlate these mechanical properties (MP) with the stabilization time (ST) of their chemical bonds. Eighteen GICs were tested: Bioglass [B], Chemfil Rock [CR], Equia Forte [EF], Gold Label 2 [GL2], Gold Label 9 [GL9], Glass Ionomer Cement II [GI], Ionglass [IG], Ion Z[ IZ], Ionomaster [IM], Ionofil Plus [IP], Ionostar Plus [IS], Ketac Molar Easymix [KM], Magic Glass [MG], Maxxion R [Ma], Riva Self Cure [R], Vidrion R [V], Vitro Fil [VF] and Vitro Molar [VM]. The mechanical strength tests were performed in a universal testing machine. KH readings were done with a diamond indenter. STs were examined by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). The Spearman rank test was used to evaluate the dependence between the MPs and ST results. The highest MP values were EF, GL2, GL9, GI and KM and the lowest for MG, MA, B, VF and IM. The longest ST was for GL2 and the shortest was for B. ST correlated positively with MP. GICs with longer chemical bonds ST are generally stronger and the ST value obtained from FTIR was useful in predicting the strength of GICs tested.

Correlation between mechanical properties and stabilization time of chemical bonds in glass-ionomer cements

Abstract The objective was to evaluate the compressive strength (CS), diametral tensile strength (DTS), flexural strength (FS), and Knoop microhardness (KH) of different conventional restorative glass-ionomer cements (GICs) and to correlate these mechanical properties (MP) with the stabilization time (ST) of their chemical bonds. Eighteen GICs were tested: Bioglass [B], Chemfil Rock [CR], Equia Forte [EF], Gold Label 2 [GL2], Gold Label 9 [GL9], Glass Ionomer Cement II [GI], Ionglass [IG], Ion Z[ IZ], Ionomaster [IM], Ionofil Plus [IP], Ionostar Plus [IS], Ketac Molar Easymix [KM], Magic Glass [MG], Maxxion R [Ma], Riva Self Cure [R], Vidrion R [V], Vitro Fil [VF] and Vitro Molar [VM]. The mechanical strength tests were performed in a universal testing machine. KH readings were done with a diamond indenter. STs were examined by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). The Spearman rank test was used to evaluate the dependence between the MPs and ST results. The highest MP values were EF, GL2, GL9, GI and KM and the lowest for MG, MA, B, VF and IM. The longest ST was for GL2 and the shortest was for B. ST correlated positively with MP. GICs with longer chemical bonds ST are generally stronger and the ST value obtained from FTIR was useful in predicting the strength of GICs tested.

Effect of the ceramic translucency on the long-term water sorption and solubility of resin cements

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the translucency of ceramic on water sorption and solubility of resin cements over time. Methods: Lithium disilicate ceramic slides (15x15x1 mm), A1 in color and with different translucencies (high-medium-low) were manufactured; and a glass slide with similar dimension was used as control. Under every slide, 15 specimens (8x0.5 mm) from each resin cement were prepared: light-cured (RelyX Veneer); conventional dual-cured (RelyX ARC); and self-adhesive dual-cured (Rely-X U200). The specimens were then sub-divided according to the period of evaluation (immediately, after 6 and 12 months of storage) (n=5). To evaluate the loss or gain of mass, the specimens were dried until a constant mass was reached. Subsequently, they were divided according to the respective period of storage at 37°C in distilled water and weighed immediately following removal from water. After each period, specimens underwent a new dehydration. Values from water sorption and solubility were calculated and statistically analyzed (Anova 3-way/Tukey test). Results: The lower translucency resulted in greater water sorption and solubility for all cements, regardless of the experimental period. The self-adhesive dual-cured cement showed higher water sorption under all experimental periods and had worse values after 1 year aging. Differences among solubility could only be detected after aging, and the light-cured material had higher values after 6 and 12 months. Conclusions: It could be concluded that the low degree of translucency can negatively influence the passage of light and interfere on the durability of the resin cement. The conventional dual-cured resinous agent seemed to be less affected by such condition

Influence of activation mode, fatigue, and ceramic interposition on resin cements' diametral tensile strength.

This study evaluated the influence of activation modes, on Diametral Tensile Strength (DTS) of dual cured resin cements subjected to a Mechanical Fatigue test (MF). Four dual-cured resin cements (RelyX UNICEM [U], RelyX ARC [A], ENFORCE [E] and Nexus 2 [N]) were activated by three different curing modes as follows: Self-Curing (SC), Dual Cure activation with photoactivation executed directly (DC) and Dual Cure activation with Photoactivation Through Porcelain (DCTP). After 24 hours, half of the sample was subjected to 30.000 fatigue cycles at 1 Hz frequency and 12 N load. Then, all specimens were subjected to DTS test in Instron Universal Testing Machine and data were analyzed by three-way ANOVA and Tukey's Test (5%). The results of DTS test means (MPa) and standard deviation, for each cement factor activated by SC, DC and DCTP was respectively: U (28.12 ± 5.29; 37.44 ± 6.49 and 40.10 ± 4.39), A (49.68 ± 8.42; 55.12 ± 5.16 and 63.43 ± 6.92), E (49.12 ± 3.89; 56.42 ± 8.88 and 56.96 ± 6.45) and N (61.89 ± 11.21; 59.26 ± 9.47 and 62.56 ± 10.93). Turkey's test indicated that DC is related to the highest DTS values; Nexus 2 DTS remained the same independently of activation mode and that the Porcelain disk interposition enhanced DTS only for RelyX ARC the ANOVA statistical test indicated that MF didn't alter the DTS values for all experimental groups. MF results clinical implication is that all cements tested exhibited, in an immediate loading, good cross linked bonds quality.

Color stability of ceramic veneers as a function of resin cement curing mode and shade: 3-year follow-up.

The influence of curing mode and shade of resin cements on the color stability of minimum-thickness ceramic veneers after a three-year storage time in distilled water was evaluated in this study. Ninety-six 0.5-mm-thick feldspathic ceramic veneers (Mark II) were luted onto resin composite substrates (Filtek Z350 XT, shade A2E) with two light-cured (NX3 Light-cure and AllCem Veneer) and dual-cured resin cements (NX3 dual-cure and AllCem) in various shades. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37°C. Color measurements were performed with a spectrophotometer at the following times: 1h and 24h; 7, 30, and 180 days; and 1, 2, and 3 years. Data for color difference (ΔEab) light-cured and dual-cured resin cements were analyzed by two-way ANOVA with repeated measures and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). For the light-cured cements, the ΔEab values were as follows: NX3-Yellow (2.37±1.35) = ACV-A1 (2.40±1.21) = ACV-Trans (2.52±1.46) = ACV-E-Bleach M (2.56±1.42) = NX3-White (2.69±1.49) = NX3-Clear (2.98±1.68). The lowest ΔE values were found for 1 h (0.61±0.36)a, followed by 24 h (1.15±0.55)b and 30 days (2.48±1.11)c. One year, 180 days, and 2 and 3 years presented higher ΔEab values (3.34±0.94, 3.52±1.04, 3.52±0.95 and 3.55±1.14, respectively)d. For the dual-cured cements, the ΔEab values varied as follows: NX3-Clear (2.32±1.24)a = NX3-Yellow (2.37±1.32)a = NX3-White (2.76±1.43)a < AC-Trans (3.77±1.91)b = AC-A3 (4.13±2.11)b < AC-A1 (5.38±2.92)c. Considering time, the lowest ΔEab values were found for 1 h (0.48±0.25)a, followed by 24 h (2.13 ±0.83)b, 30 days (3.54±1.31)c, and 180 days (3,70±1.73)c. The follow-up times of 1 (4.43±2.15)d, 2 (5.02±1.74)e, and 3 years (4.90±2.12)e presented higher ΔEab values. This study demonstrated that light-cured resin cements were less susceptible to color change than dual-cured cements. After 2 years of follow-up, all cements presented ΔEab values above the acceptability threshold.

Effect of ultrasonic and Nd: Yag laser activation on irrigants on the push-out bond strength of fiber post to the root canal.

OBJECTIVE: This in vitro study aimed to compare the efficacy of irrigants using various irrigation activation methods to the push-out bond strengths of fiber post to root canal luted with self-adhesive resin cement (SARC). METHODOLOGY: Forty-eight decoronated human canines were used. The specimens were divided into four groups corresponding with the post-space irrigation process and were treated as follows: distilled water (DW) (Control) group received 15 mL of DW; sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)+ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW; passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW, and each irrigant was agitated with an ultrasonic file; and laser activated irrigation (LAI) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW, and each irrigant was irradiated with Nd: YAG laser. Fiber posts were luted with SARC, and a push-out test was performed. Data was analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD test. RESULTS: The bond strength values for the groups obtained were as follows: Control (10.04 MPa), NaOCl+EDTA (11.07 MPa), PUI (11.85 MPa), and LAI (11.63 MPa). No statistically significant differences were found among all experimental groups (p>0.05). The coronal (12.66 MPa) and middle (11.63 MPa) root regions indicated a significantly higher bond strength compared with the apical (9.16 MPa) region (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Irrigant activation methods did not increase the bond strength of fiber post to canal.

Effect of Different Laser Treatments on the Bond Strength of Intracanal Fiber Posts Cemented with a Self-Adhesive Resin Cement.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of laser-activated irrigation by Er:YAG and Er:YSGG (LAI) protocols and Nd:YAG laser irradiation on the bond strength of self-adhesively cemented fiber posts to root canal dentine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study sample consisted of 84 human single-rooted permanent teeth instrumented with ProTaper Next technique. After obturation, post space preparations were created for fiber-reinforced composite posts. The prepared specimens were divided according to the laser treatment of the post space preparations: group 1: LAI (Er:YAG) + saline solution (pulse energy: 20 mJ, repetition rate: 15 Hz); group 2: LAI (Er:YAG) + QMiX solution (pulse energy: 20 mJ, repetition rate: 15 Hz); group 3: LAI (Er,Cr:YSGG) + saline solution (pulse energy: 62.5 mJ, 20 Hz); group 4: LAI (Er,Cr:YSGG) + QMiX (pulse energy: 62.5 mJ, 20 Hz); Nd:YAG laser (pulse energy: 100 mJ, 10 Hz). Fiber-reinforced posts were cemented with a self-adhesive cement. The bond strength was evaluated by the push-out bond strength test, and the mode of failure was determined under a stereomicroscope. Kruskal-Wallis test was used for the intergroup comparative analysis with 5% level of significance. RESULTS: The highest bond strength was recorded in the Er:YAG + QMiX group (mean 3.401 MPa) (p < 0.05), followed by the Er,Cr:YSGG and the Er:YAG + saline solution (mean 1.111 MPa and 1.094 MPa, respectively), which did not differ significantly (p = 0.232). The irradiation with the Nd:YAG laser caused similar bond strength as the Er,Cr:YSGG + QMiX (p = 0.942). CONCLUSION: All laser protocols enhanced the bond strength of the self-adhesive cement in root canals compared to only saline irrigation. The bond strength of the self-adhesive cement depended on the laser parameters and irrigant used for the LAI.

Evaluation of Intra Root Canal Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation on Prosthetic Post Adherence.

PURPOSE: In clinical prosthetics procedures, including endodontics and post fixation, the presence of a smear layer can reduce the post bond strength. An Er,Cr:YSGG laser, which emits at 2780 nm, can promote a smear-layer-free surface due to the ablation process. Considering these aspects, the purpose of this work was to evaluate the influence of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation using either a radial or an axial fiber tip on the bond strength of three resin cements to the fiber-reinforced composite posts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety recently extracted single rooted human teeth had their root canal instrumented and were randomly distributed into nine experimental groups, in which three resin cements (total-etching Variolink II, self-etching Panavia F, and self-adhesive RelyX Unicem Aplicap) and three root canal treatments (no treatment, laser irradiation using the radial fiber tip, laser irradiation using the axial fiber tip) were used. Specimens were then sectioned into three sections (cervical, middle, and apical thirds) with two slices on each section. A push-out test was performed on each slice, and the values were recorded as MPa. The push-out data were analyzed by a Ryan-Joiner normality test followed by a two-way ANOVA test and Tukey pairwise comparison. The statistical analysis was performed on each third section separately, with a 5% significance level. RESULTS: Laser irradiation with axial fiber tip significantly increased the post bond strength of RelyX Unicem Aplicap on middle third of specimens (p < 0.001) when compared to other root canal treatments (unlased or irradiated with radial tip). Considering the Panavia resin cement, laser irradiation with either axial or radial tips promoted a significant increase on the post bond strength of middle third when compared to unlased specimens (p < 0.001); however, laser irradiation did not influence the post bond strength of Variolink resin cement. CONCLUSIONS: The use of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser for clinical prosthetics procedures enhances the post bond strength of Panavia and RelyX Unicem Aplicap resin cements, mainly at middle third of roots, and does not interfere with the bond strength of Variolink resin cement. For the RelyX Unicem Aplicap system, the use of axial tip is most advantageous and can be recommended for future clinical application.

Effect of ultrasonic and Nd: Yag laser activation on irrigants on the push-out bond strength of fiber post to the root canal

Abstract Objective: This in vitro study aimed to compare the efficacy of irrigants using various irrigation activation methods to the push-out bond strengths of fiber post to root canal luted with self-adhesive resin cement (SARC). Methodology: Forty-eight decoronated human canines were used. The specimens were divided into four groups corresponding with the post-space irrigation process and were treated as follows: distilled water (DW) (Control) group received 15 mL of DW; sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)+ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW; passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW, and each irrigant was agitated with an ultrasonic file; and laser activated irrigation (LAI) group was treated with 5 mL of 5.25% NaOCl, 5 mL of 17% EDTA, and 5 mL of DW, and each irrigant was irradiated with Nd: YAG laser. Fiber posts were luted with SARC, and a push-out test was performed. Data was analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD test. Results: The bond strength values for the groups obtained were as follows: Control (10.04 MPa), NaOCl+EDTA (11.07 MPa), PUI (11.85 MPa), and LAI (11.63 MPa). No statistically significant differences were found among all experimental groups (p>0.05). The coronal (12.66 MPa) and middle (11.63 MPa) root regions indicated a significantly higher bond strength compared with the apical (9.16 MPa) region (p<0.05). Conclusions: Irrigant activation methods did not increase the bond strength of fiber post to canal.

Influence of activation mode, fatigue, and ceramic interposition on resin cements' diametral tensile strength

Abstract This study evaluated the influence of activation modes, on Diametral Tensile Strength (DTS) of dual cured resin cements subjected to a Mechanical Fatigue test (MF). Four dual-cured resin cements (RelyX UNICEM [U], RelyX ARC [A], ENFORCE [E] and Nexus 2 [N]) were activated by three different curing modes as follows: Self-Curing (SC), Dual Cure activation with photoactivation executed directly (DC) and Dual Cure activation with Photoactivation Through Porcelain (DCTP). After 24 hours, half of the sample was subjected to 30.000 fatigue cycles at 1 Hz frequency and 12 N load. Then, all specimens were subjected to DTS test in Instron Universal Testing Machine and data were analyzed by three-way ANOVA and Tukey's Test (5%). The results of DTS test means (MPa) and standard deviation, for each cement factor activated by SC, DC and DCTP was respectively: U (28.12 ± 5.29; 37.44 ± 6.49 and 40.10 ± 4.39), A (49.68 ± 8.42; 55.12 ± 5.16 and 63.43 ± 6.92), E (49.12 ± 3.89; 56.42 ± 8.88 and 56.96 ± 6.45) and N (61.89 ± 11.21; 59.26 ± 9.47 and 62.56 ± 10.93). Turkey's test indicated that DC is related to the highest DTS values; Nexus 2 DTS remained the same independently of activation mode and that the Porcelain disk interposition enhanced DTS only for RelyX ARC the ANOVA statistical test indicated that MF didn't alter the DTS values for all experimental groups. MF results clinical implication is that all cements tested exhibited, in an immediate loading, good cross linked bonds quality.

Effect of different root dentin pretreatment protocols on the bond strength of fiber posts cemented with core buildup material / Efeito de diferentes protocolos de pré tratamento de dentinas radiculares na força de adesão de pinos de fibra cimentados com material de núcleo de preenchimento

Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the push out bond strength of fiber posts -after cementaion with core build up material and dentin pretreatment using different adhesive protocolsin different root regions. Material and Methods: 28 endodonticaly treated human premolars were divided into 4 groups. The post spaces were treated with 1 of 4 different dentin bonding protocols: total etch light cured adhesive, solobond m; total etch dual cured adhesive, Excite f DSC; self-etching light cured adhesive, single bond universal; or selfetching dual cured adhesive, futura bond dc. Fiber posts, were luted with dual cured core material. The roots were cut into 2-mm-thick sections, in cervical, middle, and apical regions. Push-out tests were performed with a universal testing machine, and bond strength values (MPa) were calculated. Data were analyzed with 1- and 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey multiple comparison tests (a=.05). Failure modes were examined under stereo microscope. Results: The highest mean bond strength values were obtained for self-etch dual cured adhesive, (9.69 MPa). The Total etch light cured adhesive (2.81 MPa) showed the lowest bond strength. Self-etch light-polymerized and total etch dual-polymerized adhesives provided similar bond strengths (5.37, 5.72 respectively). The regional bond strength values were reduced significantly in apical post space (P<0.01). The most predominant failure type was mixed failure followed by adhesive failure. Conclusion: Dentin pretreatment using self-etch dual cured adhesives prior to fiber posts cementation offers a high bond strength. While using total-etch light cured adhesives is not recommended due to the low bonding quality.(AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a força de adesão dos pinos de fibra após o cimentação com material de núcleo e o pré-tratamento da dentina utilizando diferentes protocolos adesivos em diferentes regiões radiculares. Material e Métodos: 28 pré-molares humanos tratados endodonticamente foram divididos em 4 grupos. Os condutos foram tratados com 1 de 4 diferentes protocolos de união à dentina: adesivo fotopolimerizável total, solobond m; adesivo de polimerização dual de condicionamento total, Excite f DSC; adesivo fotopolimerizável autocondicionante, Single Bond universal; ou adesivo de dupla curado autocondicionante, futura bond dc. Núcleos de fibra, foram cimentados com material resinoso e polimerizados. As raízes foram cortadas em seções de 2 mm de espessura, nas regiões cervical, média e apical. Testes de push-out foram realizados com uma máquina de testes universal, e os valores de resistência de união (MPa) foram calculados. Os dados foram analisados com análise de variância de 1 e 2 fatores e testes de comparação múltipla de Tukey (a = 0,05). Modos de falha foram examinados sob estéreo-microscópio. Resultados: Os valores médios mais elevados de resistência adesiva foram obtidos para o adesivo dual autocondicionante (9,69 MPa). O adesivo fotopolimerizável Total etch (2,81 MPa) apresentou a menor resistência de união. Os adesivos autocondicionantes fotopolimerizáveis e os de condicionamento tal duais, proporcionaram forças de adesão semelhantes (5,37, 5,72, respectivamente). Os valores de força de união regional foram significativamente reduzidos na região apical (P<0,01). O tipo de falha mais predominante foi falha mista seguida de falha adesiva. Conclusão: O pré-tratamento com dentina utilizando adesivos duais autocondicionantes antes da cimentação dos pinos de fibra oferece uma alta resistência de união. Enquanto que os adesivos de condicionamento total fotopolimerizáveis não sforam recomendados devido à baixa qualidade da adesão proporcionada. (AU)

Effect of an acidic sodium salt on the polymerization behavior of self-adhesive resin cements formulated with different adhesive monomers.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt 98% (BAS) and the activation mode on the polymerization behavior of experimental self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) formulated with distinct self-etch methacrylates. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three catalyst-pastes using different self-etch methacrylates (2MP - bis 2-(methacryloyloxy) ethyl phosphate; 4META - 4-methacryloxyethyl trimellitic acid anhydride; and GDMAP - 1,3-glycerol dimethacrylate phosphate) and four base-pastes were formulated from the incorporation of different amounts of BAS associated to N-N-dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine (DHPT). BAS/DHPT ratios were blended respectively based on the following final weight (wt%): control (0.0;2.0%), BP1 (0.5;1.5%), BP2 (0.8;1.2%) and BP3 (1.0;1.0%). Real-time polymerization kinetics (KP) was assessed for 10min by FTIR spectroscopy. Maximum rate of polymerization (Rpmax) was obtained from the first derivative of the curve conversion versus time. Degree of conversion (DC) was determined over 10min and after 24h. SARCs were tested in self and dual activation modes. Data of Rpmax and DC 24h were respectively analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's method (α=0.05). RESULTS: All factors and their interactions were statistically significant (p<0.01). BAS caused an increase in DC in the first minutes of the KP analysis, especially in self-activated groups. After 24h, all groups showed higher DC than those observed in the first 10min. In general, the addition of BAS increased the Rpmax. The GDMAP-based materials group showed the highest Rpmax values when exposed to light but self-activated formulations with GDMAP or 2MP showed the lowest Rpmax. SIGNIFICANCE: The addition of BAS increased the degree of conversion of SARCs in the first minutes and 24h after the polymerization reaction. This finding showed the importance of adding this type of salt during resin cement production to achieve better polymerization in the first minutes of the luting procedure specially when light exposure is not possible.

Effect of different bonding protocols on degree of monomer conversion and bond strength between orthodontic brackets and enamel.

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments and polymerization protocols on the bond strength of brackets to enamel, and the degree of conversion of the bonding agents. 120 bovine crowns were embedded in acrylic resin blocks and sanded. Next, the blocks were randomly assigned into 12 groups. Metal brackets were bonded to enamel according to the "surface treatment" factor (A: Phosphoric Acid; ATxt: Phosphoric Acid + Transbond XT Primer®; Tse: Transbond Plus Self Etching Primer®; and SBU: Scotchbond Universal®) and "polymerization" factor (R20: Radii-Cal®/20 seconds; V20: Valo Cordless®/20 seconds; and V3: Valo Cordless®/3 seconds). All samples were stored for 6 months (water, 37ºC) and then subjected to a shear bond strength test (SBS). Bond failures were classified according to the Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) and analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests (5%). Using the same factors, 120 resin discs were made to assess the degree of conversion (DC) of the monomer. Data from the SBS (MPa) and DC (%) were analyzed by analysis of variance (2 factors) and Tukey's test (5%). For the SBS, the factors "polymerization" (R20 = 8.1B; V20 = 13.2A; V3 = 5.2C, p = 0.0001) and "surface treatment" (A = 3.1C; ATxt = 13.6A; Tse = 12.3A; SBU = 6.3B, p = 0.0001) were statistically significant among groups. The highest adhesion value were found for the ATxt/V20 group (22.2A) and the lowest value for the A/R20 group (1.2E). Regarding ARI, score 2 was the most prevalent in groups A, ATxt, V20 and V3, while score 4 was the most prevalent in the Tse, SBU and R20 groups, with no significant difference between them (p = 1.0). Regarding DC, the factors "polymerization" (R20 = 66.6A; V20 = 58.4B; V3 = 45.1C, p = 0.0001) and "surface treatment" (A = 52B, ATxt = 59.7A, Tse = 51.4B, SBU = 63.8A, p = 0.0001) were statistically significant. Tse was more sensitive to the variations in polymerization protocols than the other surface treatments. Treatment A did not present suitable bond strength or degree of conversion.

Agregado trióxido mineral y cemento pórtland expuestos a irrigantes endodóncicos: pH, conductividad y solubilidad / Mineral trioxide aggregate and portland cement exposed to endodontic irrigants: pH, conductivity, and solubility

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar, el pH, la conductividad y la solubilidad al someter el agregado trióxido mineral (MTA) y el cemento Pórtland (CP) a diferentes irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia. Material y Métodos: Se estudiaron un total de 210 muestras, 105 de cemento ProRoot MTA(R) blanco y 105 de CP blanco. Se seleccionaron los siguientes irrigantes: hipoclorito sódico al 2,5% y al 5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, clorhexidina al 2%, EDTA al 17%, y suero fisiológico como control. Se expusieron 15 muestras de MTA y 15 de CP a cada tipo de irrigante. Se midieron los resultados a 1, 5, 15, 30 y 60 minutos. Resultados: La mayoría de cambios del pH y la conductividad fueron de pequeña magnitud, aunque estadísticamente significativos. Destacan la alcalinización del suero fisiológico y la acidificación del hipoclorito sódico. Con MTA disminuye la conductividad en hipoclorito sódico y aumenta la conductividad en EDTA. Con CP hubo una mayor pérdida de conductividad del hipoclorito sódico y del ácido cítrico. Todas las muestras disminuyeron el peso considerablemente después de la exposición a cualquiera de los irrigantes, y en general ésta fue mayor para el CP que el MTA. Conclusiones: El contacto del material de reparación con los irrigantes utilizados habitualmente en endodoncia altera poco el pH y la conductividad pero aumenta marcadamente su solubilidad. Estos cambios afectan menos al MTA que al CP

Objective. The aim of this study was to determine changes to pH, conductivity, and solubility when mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC) are exposed to different endodontic irrigants. Methods. The study included a total of 210 samples, 105 white ProRoot MTA® cement and 105 white PC cement. The following irrigants were tested: 2.5% and 5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, 2% chlorhexidine, 17% ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and physiological serum as a control. Fifteen samples of each material were exposed to each irrigant. PH, conductivity, and solubility were measured at baseline and after 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes exposure to irrigants. Results. Most changes in pH and conductivity were of small magnitude, although statistically significant. For MTA and PC physical serum produced alkalinization, while sodium hypochlorite produced acidification. MTA lost conductivity when exposed to sodium hypochlorite but this increased with exposure to EDTA. PC underwent greater losses of conductivity when exposed to sodium hypochlorite and citric acid. All samples decreased in weight significantly after exposure to any of the irrigants, and the loss was generally greater for PC than MTA. Conclusions. When repair materials are exposed to the irrigants normally used in endodontics, pH levels and conductivity alter slightly, while solubility increases markedly. These effects were greater for PC than MTA

Rugosidad superficial del agregado de trióxido mineral y el cemento pórtland expuestos a irrigantes endodóncicos / Surface roughness of the mineral trioxide aggregate and Portland cement exposed to endodontic irrigants

Objetivo: El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la rugosidad superficial, al someter al agregado de trióxido mineral (MTA) y al cemento Pórtland (CP) a diferentes irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia. Material y Métodos: Se estudiaron un total de 210 muestras, 105 de cemento ProRoot MTA® blanco y 105 de CP blanco. Se seleccionaron los siguientes irrigantes: hipoclorito sódico al 2,5% y al 5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, clorhexidina al 2%, EDTA al 17%, y suero fisiológico como control. Se expusieron 15 muestras de cada cemento por cada tipo de irrigante durante 15 minutos. El estudio de la rugosidad superficial se hizo con el microscopio Leica DCM 3D que permite una perfilometría con tecnología dual confocal e interferométrica. Se evaluó la rugosidad media (Ra), el valor cuadrático medio (RMS) y la profundidad de rugosidad máxima (PV) al inicio y a los 15 minutos de la inmersión de las muestras. Resultados: El CP aumentó significativamente la rugosidad en los parámetros Ra y RMS tras la irrigación con hipoclorito al 2,5%, ácido cítrico al 10% y al 20%, y suero fisiológico. En términos de PV el CP solo aumentó la rugosidad tras la irrigación con ácido cítrico al 20% y suero fisiológico. El MTA no mostró cambios significativos respecto a la rugosidad Ra, RMS y PV con ninguno de los irrigantes. Conclusiones: La rugosidad superficial del CP puede modificarse por la exposición a alguno de los irrigantes utilizados en endodoncia, mientras que la rugosidad del MTA no se modifica significativamente

Objectives: This study set out to determine changes to surface roughness when mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC) are exposed to the different irrigants used in endodontics. Material and Methods: The study included a total of 210 samples, 105 white ProRoot MTA® cement and 105 white PC cement. The following irrigants were tested: 2.5% and 5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, 2% chlorhexidine, 17% ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and physiological serum as a control. Fifteen samples of each material were exposed to each irrigant for 15 minutes. Surface roughness evaluation was performed using a Leica DCM 3D microscope for dual system (confocal and interferometric) profilometry. Mean roughness (Ra), root mean square (RMS) and maximum roughness depth (PV) were evaluated before and after 15 minutes sample immersion in each irrigant. Results: PC significantly increased roughness for Ra and RMS parameters after irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% and 20% citric acid, and physiological serum. PC underwent an increase in the PV parameter after immersion in 20% citric acid and physiological serum. MTA did not show significant changes in Ra, RMS or PV with any of the irrigants. Significance. The surface roughness of PC may be modified by exposure to some of the irrigants used in endodontics, while the roughness of MTA is not modified significantly

Effect of light irradiation and primer application on polymerization of selfadhesive resin cements monitored by ultrasonic velocity.

In this study, we investigated the effect of light irradiation and primer/adhesive application on the polymerization reaction and elastic modulus (E) of self-adhesive resin cement (SAC) through ultrasonic velocity (V) measurements. The V values of longitudinal and shear waves were determined based on the transit time through the specimens and specimen thicknesses, and were used to calculate the E values. Analysis of variance and Tukey tests revealed that V increased rapidly, reaching a plateau at 2,700-2,900 m/s, when the SACs were light-irradiated. However, the increasing rate of V was retarded for the non-irradiated SACs. In addition, when the primer/adhesive was applied, higher E values were obtained after 24 h. Finally, the polymerization behavior of the SACs was affected by light irradiation and primer application, and the use of prime/adhesive might improve mechanical properties. In clinical situations, use of primer/adhesive is recommended for getting proper adhesion.

Alternativas de tratamientos de superficie para adhesión de cerámica de disilicado de litio / Alternatives of surface treatments for adhesion of lithium disilicate ceramics

Introduction: the clinical success of a restoration is strongly associated with the quality and durability of the ceramic-cement resin interface. In order to obtain an adequate union between these materials of different nature surface treatments are used and achieve mechanical retention or chemical interaction. Objectives: to check if any method promotes a true chemical bond between lithium disilicate ceramics and resin cement. As well as determineif there is any treatment that reports bonding values comparable to hydrofluoric acid and silane (gold standard). Methods: a systematic literature review was developed based on the PRISMA strategy, where the databases were searched: Science Direct, Pubmed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Springer Journal, SciELO with MeSH and free terms from 2005 to November 2016 for articles in English and Spanish on surface treatments for lithium disilicate. Results: from 58 publications selected a sample of 21 articles. Two articles reported high risk of bias. Conclusions: hydrofluoric acid and silane continue to be the method with the highest and most reliable adhesion values in the literature. Universal adhesives are an alternative to promote chemical adhesion additional to the silane. Diamond burs, Nd: YAG and Er: YAG laser are not recommended as surface treatments(AU)

Introducción: el éxito clínico de una restauración se asocia fuertemente a la calidad y duración de la interface cerámica-cemento resinoso. Para que exista una adecuada unión entre estos materiales de distinta naturaleza se emplean tratamientos de superficie para lograr una buena retención mecánica o interacción química. Objetivos: revisar si algún método promueve una verdadera adhesión química entre la cerámica de disilicato de litio y el cemento resinoso, así como determinar si existe algún tratamiento que reporte valores de unión comparables al ácido fluorhídrico y silano (patrón de oro). Métodos: se desarrolló una revisión sistemática de literatura basada en la estrategia PRISMA, donde se buscó en las bases de datos: Science Direct, Pubmed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Springer Journal, SciELO con términos MeSH y libres desde el 2005 a noviembre de 2016 para artículos en inglés y español sobre tratamientos de superficie para disilicato de litio. Resultados: de 58 publicaciones, se seleccionó una muestra de 21 artículos. Dos artículos reportaron riesgo de sesgo alto. Conclusiones: el ácido fluorhídrico y silano continúan siendo el método con los valores de adhesión más altos y confiables de la literatura. Los adhesivos universales son una alternativa para promover adhesión química adicional al silano. Fresas diamantadas, laser Nd: YAG y Er:YAG no se recomienda como tratamientos de superficie(AU)

Alternativas de tratamientos de superficie para adhesión de cerámica de disilicado de litio / Alternatives of surface treatments for adhesion of lithium disilicate ceramics

Introduction: the clinical success of a restoration is strongly associated with the quality and durability of the ceramic-cement resin interface. In order to obtain an adequate union between these materials of different nature surface treatments are used and achieve mechanical retention or chemical interaction. Objectives: to check if any method promotes a true chemical bond between lithium disilicate ceramics and resin cement. As well as determineif there is any treatment that reports bonding values comparable to hydrofluoric acid and silane (gold standard). Methods: a systematic literature review was developed based on the PRISMA strategy, where the databases were searched: Science Direct, Pubmed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Springer Journal, SciELO with MeSH and free terms from 2005 to November 2016 for articles in English and Spanish on surface treatments for lithium disilicate. Results: from 58 publications selected a sample of 21 articles. Two articles reported high risk of bias. Conclusions: hydrofluoric acid and silane continue to be the method with the highest and most reliable adhesion values in the literature. Universal adhesives are an alternative to promote chemical adhesion additional to the silane. Diamond burs, Nd: YAG and Er: YAG laser are not recommended as surface treatments(AU)

Introducción: el éxito clínico de una restauración se asocia fuertemente a la calidad y duración de la interface cerámica-cemento resinoso. Para que exista una adecuada unión entre estos materiales de distinta naturaleza se emplean tratamientos de superficie para lograr una buena retención mecánica o interacción química. Objetivos: revisar si algún método promueve una verdadera adhesión química entre la cerámica de disilicato de litio y el cemento resinoso, así como determinar si existe algún tratamiento que reporte valores de unión comparables al ácido fluorhídrico y silano (patrón de oro). Métodos: se desarrolló una revisión sistemática de literatura basada en la estrategia PRISMA, donde se buscó en las bases de datos: Science Direct, Pubmed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Springer Journal, SciELO con términos MeSH y libres desde el 2005 a noviembre de 2016 para artículos en inglés y español sobre tratamientos de superficie para disilicato de litio. Resultados: de 58 publicaciones, se seleccionó una muestra de 21 artículos. Dos artículos reportaron riesgo de sesgo alto. Conclusiones: el ácido fluorhídrico y silano continúan siendo el método con los valores de adhesión más altos y confiables de la literatura. Los adhesivos universales son una alternativa para promover adhesión química adicional al silano. Fresas diamantadas, laser Nd: YAG y Er:YAG no se recomienda como tratamientos de superficie(AU)