Clinical evaluation of single bond universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: a 36-month retrospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the 36-month clinical performance of Single Bond Universal Adhesive (SBU; 3M ESPE, Germany) in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) using different modes of adhesion according to the FDI criteria. The primary outcome was the retention loss of the restorations, while the secondary outcomes included marginal staining, marginal adaptation, post-operative sensitivity and tooth vitality, recurrence of caries erosion and abfraction, and tooth integrity, all evaluated according to the FDI criteria.

Materials And Methods: In this study, the SBU Adhesive was applied to 246 NCCLs of 25 patients using different modes of adhesion: Self-etch (SE), selective-enamel-etching (SLE), and etch-and-rinse (ER).

Evaluation of the color stability of resin composites subjected to artificial aging procedures: immersion in different solutions, brushing, and thermal cycling.

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color change of resin composites with different filler contents subjected to immersion in different solutions, brushing, and thermal aging procedures. A total of 320 samples were prepared using 4 different flowable and 4 different conventional resin composites (n = 40). The samples were separated into 4 subgroups according to the solution to be used (wine, coffee, tea, or distilled water) and then immersed in the solutions for 12 days.

A comparison of polishing systems and thermal cycling on the surface roughness and color stability of a single-shade resin composite.

Purpose: To evaluate the surface roughness and color stability of a single-shade composite resin after thermal cycling with different finishing and polishing systems.

Methods: A total of 91 specimens were prepared with standard molds using a single-shade resin composite Omnichroma. The specimens were randomly separated into seven groups: Control (Mylar strip only), grit (600 grit SiC abrasive paper), OneGloss, Clearfil Twist Dia, Sof-Lex Diamond Polishing System, EVE Diacomp Plus Twist, and OptiDisc.

The effect of a universal cleaning agent on the bonding performance of a self-adhesive cement to contaminated dentin surfaces.

Purpose: This study examined the effect of using KATANA Cleaner (KC) containing 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP) salt on the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of a self-adhesive cement to uncontaminated and contaminated dentin.

Methods: Dentin samples were categorized into four contamination conditions (no contamination, saliva, blood, saliva/blood mixed) and subjected to two decontamination methods (water rinse and KC use), forming eight groups. Scanning electron microscope images representing each group were obtained.

Surface roughness of different types of resin composites after artificial aging procedures: an in vitro study.

Background: The temperature changes, chemical agents, and brushing activity that resin composite restorations are exposed to in the oral environment can cause changes in surface roughness. In this study, the aim was to investigate in vitro the clinical one-year surface roughness changes of different types of composites (flowable or conventional) from the same companies by subjecting them to immersion in solutions, brushing, and thermal cycling procedures to simulate intraoral conditions.

Methods: Four different resin composite brands were included in the study using both their conventional (Charisma Smart, 3M Filtek Ultimate Universal, Omnichroma, Beautifil II) and flowable resin composites (Charisma Flow, 3M Filtek Ultimate Flowable, Omnichroma Flow, Beautifil Flow Plus F00), giving 4 groups with 2 types of resin composite in each.