Effect of filling technique on the bond strength of methacrylate and silorane-based composite restorations.

The bond strength of methacrylate (Z350, 3M ESPE) and silorane (P90, 3M ESPE) restorations, using different cavity filling techniques, was investigated. Cavities (6 × 3 × 3) in bovine teeth were filled using bulk, oblique, or horizontal increments. A push-out test was carried out after 24 h.

Application of resin adhesive on the surface of a silanized glass fiber-reinforced post and its effect on the retention to root dentin.

Introduction: In this study, the effect of different post surface treatments on the retention of glass fiber-reinforced post to root dentin was evaluated. The hypotheses tested were (1) post silanization would not improve its retention and (2) the application of silane plus resin adhesive on the post would enhance its retention.

Methods: After root canal preparation, 4 different protocols (n = 5) of post surface treatment were evaluated, combined with or without silane (Silane coupling agent) and adhesive (Scotchbond Multipurpose): silane + adhesive (S/A), only silane, only adhesive, or no treatment (control).