Purpose: To investigate the influence of shade and light-curing distance on the degree of conversion (DC) and flexural strength (FS) of a dual-cure core build-up resin composite.
Methods: 135 specimens were prepared and divided into three main groups according to the shade of the composite core material; dentin, blue and white shades. Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups according to the light-curing distance; 0 mm, 3 mm and 5 mm. The DC was measured using FTIR spectrometer. For testing the FS, the mini flexural test specimens were prepared and subjected to three point bending test in a universal testing machine. The results were analyzed using two-way and one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan's Multiple Range Test. The significance level was set at P = 0.05.
Results: Both the DC and FS of the dual-cure core build-up material used in this study were influenced by the shade of the material and the light-curing distance. The blue shade exhibited the highest percentage DC values while the white shade revealed the lowest percentage DC. The dentin shade at 0 mm light-curing distance exhibited the highest mean FS value; however the 3 mm and 5 mm light-curing distance of the white shade showed the lowest mean FS values.
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