Etch-and-rinse vs self-etch mode for dentin bonding effectiveness of universal adhesives.

In this study, dentin bond fatigue resistance and interfacial science characteristics of universal adhesives through etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes were investigated. Resin composite was bonded to human dentin with four universal adhesives, namely, Adhese Universal, All-Bond Universal, G-Premio Bond, and Scotchbond Universal Adhesive. The initial bond strengths, bond fatigue strengths, and interfacial science characteristics of the universal adhesives with dentin through etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes were determined.

Simulated cuspal deflection and flexural properties of high viscosity bulk-fill and conventional resin composites.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the simulated cuspal deflection and flexural properties of high viscosity bulk-fill and conventional resin composites.

Methods: Seven high viscosity bulk-fill resin composites and eight conventional resin composites were used. Aluminum blocks (10 mm x 8 mm x 15 mm) with a mesio-occlusal-distal (MOD) cavity [4 (W) mm x 8 (L) mm x 4 (D) mm] were prepared and randomly divided into groups for different measurement techniques [micrometer vs CSLM] and further subdivided according to type of resin composite (high viscosity bulk-fill vs conventional resin composite).

Effect of a coating material containing surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on prevention of primary enamel demineralization detected by optical coherence tomography.

We used optical coherence tomography to examine the effect of a coating material containing surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler on primary enamel demineralization in 18 extracted human primary teeth. The pulp was removed, and each tooth was ultrasonically cleaned with distilled water. Six teeth were treated with 0.

Wear of resin composites: Current insights into underlying mechanisms, evaluation methods and influential factors.

The application of resin composites in dentistry has become increasingly widespread due to the increased aesthetic demands of patients, improvements in the formulation of resin composites, and the ability of these materials to bond to tooth structures, together with concerns about dental amalgam fillings. As resistance to wear is an important factor in determining the clinical success of resin composite restoratives, this review article defines what constitutes wear and describes the major underlying phenomena involved in this process. Insights are further included on both and tests used to determine the wear resistance of resin composite and the relationships between these tests.

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.

Relationship between enamel bond fatigue durability and surface free-energy characteristics with universal adhesives.

The relationship between enamel bond fatigue durability and surface free-energy characteristics with universal adhesives was investigated. The initial shear bond strengths and shear fatigue strengths of five universal adhesives to enamel were determined with and without phosphoric acid pre-etching. The surface free-energy characteristics of adhesive-treated enamel with and without pre-etching were also determined.

Comparison of enamel bond fatigue durability of universal adhesives and two-step self-etch adhesives in self-etch mode.

Purpose: To comparatively evaluate universal adhesives and two-step self-etch adhesives for enamel bond fatigue durability in self-etch mode.

Methods: Three universal adhesives (Clearfil Universal Bond; G-Premio Bond; Scotchbond Universal Adhesive) and three two-step self-etch adhesives (Clearfil SE Bond; Clearfil SE Bond 2; OptiBond XTR) were used. The initial shear bond strength and shear fatigue strength of the adhesive to enamel in self-etch mode were determined.

Comparison of enamel bond fatigue durability between universal adhesives and two-step self-etch adhesives: Effect of phosphoric acid pre-etching.

The effect of phosphoric acid pre-etching on enamel bond fatigue durability of universal adhesives and two-step self-etch adhesives was investigated. Four universal adhesives and three two-step self-etch adhesives were used. The initial shear bond strengths and shear fatigue strengths to enamel with and without phosphoric acid pre-etching using the adhesives were determined.