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- The study aimed to assess the impact of gaseous ozone on the enamel bond strength and microleakage of two dental sealants.
- Sixty bovine incisors and sixty human molars were tested with various combinations of ozone treatment and sealant applications, measuring both bond strength and dye penetration.
- Results indicated that ozone use did not significantly affect the bond strength or microleakage of the sealants, allowing for disinfection without compromising sealant effectiveness.
Article Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether gaseous ozone application affects the immediate enamel bond strength or microleakage of 2 dental sealants.
Methods: Sixty bovine incisors were randomly divided into 4 groups, and sealants were applied to the enamel surfaces as follows: ozone + Concise; Concise (control); ozone + UltraSeal XT Plus; and UltraSeal XT Plus (control). Ozone application was performed for 80 seconds, and shear bond strength was measured. Additionally, 60 human molars were randomly divided into 4 groups, as aforementioned, and sealants were applied onto occlusal surfaces. Dye penetration (microleakage) was assessed.
Results: No significant differences were found between the 2 sealants. Ozone application did not result in a significant reduction in enamel bond strength or an increase in microleakage.
Conclusions: Ozone gas did not compromise the adhesion of tested materials; therefore, one can disinfect the enamel surface before placing a dental sealant without impairing the material's clinical performance.
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