In vitro interfacial relationship between human dentin and one-bottle dental adhesives.

OBJECTIVES: One-bottle dentin adhesives combine primer and adhesive resin into a single solution. This study was conducted to determine the bond strengths to dentin of four one-bottle bonding systems and to evaluate their SEM interfacial morphology. The hypothesis to be tested was that the water-based bonding system would produce lower bond strengths and less complete penetration into dentin than other bonding systems that are dissolved in organic solvents. METHODS: Forty extracted molars were ground to expose middle dentin and were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 10): Group 1--Experimental Single Bond (3M Dental Products Division); Group 2--Prime&Bond 2.1, pre-launch version (Dentsply DeTrey); Group 3--Syntac Single-Component (Vivadent); Group 4--Tenure Quik with Fluoride (Den-Mat Co.) The surfaces were treated according to manufacturers' instructions. After 24 h in water, the specimens were thermocycled, and the bond strengths were measured in shear. The data were analyzed with ANOVA and Duncan's test at a confidence level of 95%. Further, the adhesives were also applied to 600 microns thick dentin disks. After preparing polished cross sections, the bonded interfaces were demineralized, deproteinized, and observed under a FE-SEM. The morphological appearance of the resin-dentin interface surfaces was compared by screening the entire resin-dentin interface for each specimen. RESULTS: Two morphological characteristics were evaluated: 1) the depth of resin penetration into the tubules and 2) the thickness and density of the resin-dentin interdiffusion zone. Single Bond showed statistically higher mean shear bond strengths (p < 0.001) compared to the other three materials. Specimens prepared with Syntac Single-Component and Prime&Bond 2.1 were ranked in the intermediary Duncan's grouping. Specimens bonded with Tenure Quik with Fluoride exhibited the lowest mean shear bond strength. All materials penetrated and hybridized dentin. Single Bond formed a thick layer of adhesive resin on the top of the interdiffusion area without debonding, whereas some areas of debonding were observed on the top of the hybrid layers for Prime&Bond 2.1 and Syntac Single-Component. For the water-based adhesive Syntac Single-Component, the interdiffusion zone displayed a thick filigree pattern, containing scattered open spaces between the resin-enveloped collagen fibers. Tenure Quik with Fluoride did not thoroughly infiltrate the demineralized dentin zone, resulting in wide gaps in all specimens. Prime&Bond 2.1 formed the shortest resin tags, whereas Syntac Single-Component formed the longest resin tags. SIGNIFICANCE: Bonding to dentin remains unpredictable using one-bottle bonding systems. The chemistry of each individual material may be more important than the type of solvent.     

Identification of collagen encapsulation at the dentin/adhesive interface

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the dentin/adhesive interfacial characteristics of three current commercial adhesives with different relative hydrophilic/hydrophobic composition, using a nondestructive staining technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dentin surfaces of 18 unerupted human third molars were randomly selected for treatment with one of three commercial dentin bonding agents according to manufacturers' instructions for the "wet" bonding technique. The adhesives were ranked based on hydrophilic/hydrophobic component ratios (ie, ability to dissolve in water), highest to lowest, as follows: Uno (Pulpdent) > Prime&Bond NT (PBNT, Dentsply Caulk) > Single Bond (SB, 3M ESPE). Dentin/adhesive (d/a) interface sections were stained with Goldner's trichrome, a classical bone stain, and examined using light microscopy. RESULTS: The extent and degree to which the adhesive encapsulates the demineralized dentin matrix is reflected in the color differences in the stained sections. The depth of demineralization appeared comparable among these bonding systems, but adhesive infiltration varied from highest to lowest as follows: Uno > PBNT > SB. CONCLUSIONS: The differential staining technique provided a clear representation of the depth of dentin demineralization and extent/degree of adhesive encapsulation of the exposed collagen at the d/a interface. This technique provides a mechanism for readily identifying vulnerable sites at the d/a interface. The composition of the one-bottle adhesive systems has a substantial effect on the interfacial structure of the d/a bond.     

The effect of depth of dentin demineralization on bond strengths and morphology of the hybrid layer

Previous studies have shown that different phosphoric acid-based etchants do not penetrate intertubular dentin to the same depth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different phosphoric acid-based conditioners on dentin shear bond strengths of three one-bottle bonding systems and to evaluate the corresponding interfacial ultramorphology. The null hypothesis to be tested was that no correlation could be established between the depth of intertubular demineralization and dentin shear bond strengths. The labial surface of 90 bovine incisors was polished to expose middle dentin. The specimens were randomly assigned to three one-bottle adhesive systems (n = 30): OptiBond SOLO, Permaquick PQ1, and Single Bond. For each adhesive system the specimens were divided into three subgroups of different silica-thickened etching gels (n = 10): 37.5% phosphoric acid gel (Kerr Gel Etchant), 35% phosphoric acid gel (Ultraetch), and 35% phosphoric acid gel (Scotchbond Etching Gel). After 24 hours in water at 37 degrees C, the specimens were thermocycled for 500 cycles in baths kept at 5 degrees C and 55 degrees C and the shear bond strengths measured. The data were analyzed with one-way and two-way ANOVA. Further, the adhesives were applied to 800 microns-thick bovine dentin disks (two per subgroup), which were restored with a low-viscosity composite resin. Six small dentin/resin sticks with a cross-section of 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm were obtained from each bonded disk. They were then decalcified in a buffered solution of EDTA, fixed, stained, and sectioned in 90 nanometer-thick slices to observe under the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The mean shear bond strengths were not statistically different at a confidence level of 95%. When the means were pooled for dentin adhesive and for etching gel, the number of cohesive failures was greater for Permaquick PQ1 and for Ultraetch, respectively. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed no correlation between hybrid layer thickness and bond strengths. The ultramorphological observation showed that all materials penetrated the dentin and formed a hybrid layer, regardless of the etching gel used.     

Evaluation of the interface between one-bottle adhesive systems and dentin by Goldner's trichrome

PURPOSE: To evaluate the hybrid layers in interfaces between dentin and six contemporary one-bottle adhesive systems using a nondestructive differential staining micro-technique. METHODS: The adhesive systems used in this study were divided to three groups based on hydrophilic/hydrophobic component ratios (i.e. ability to dissolve in water), from highest to lowest as follows: Group 1 (Dentastic UNO.DUO, PermaQuick PQ1) > Group 2 (One-Step, Primer&Bond NT) > Group 3 (Optibond Solo, Single Bond). The occlusal third of the crown was removed from 36 extracted, unerupted human 3rd molars. Smear layers were created by abrading the dentin with 600 grit SiC under water. The exposed dentin was treated with one of the adhesive systems per manufacturer's instructions. After 24 hours in water, 3-5 microm thin sections of the adhesive/dentin (adhesive/dentin ) interface were cut with a microtome and stained with Goldner's trichrome. Stained thin sections from each prepared tooth were imaged with light microscopy. RESULTS: The thickness and color difference of adhesive/dentin interfaces among these one-bottle adhesive systems were clearly visualized. The width of the hybrid layers varied, ranged from 4.1-9.2 microm for six adhesive systems. The color differences in the stained sections are reflected to the extent and degree to which the adhesive envelops the exposed collagen. Among these six bonding systems, resin encapsulation of collagen varied from highest to lowest as follows: Group 1 (UNO, PQ1) > Group 2 (OS, PBNT) > Group 3 (OP, SB). The differences in collagen encapsulation are dependent on the adhesive composition, or the ability to tolerate water during the infiltration of the wet demineralized matrix.     

Effect of solvent type on microtensile bond strength of a total-etch one-bottle adhesive system to moist or dry dentin

This study evaluated the effect of organic solvent (acetone or ethanol) on the microtensile bond strengths (MTBS) of an adhesive system applied to dry and moist dentin. Sixteen extracted human third molars were ground to expose a flat occlusal dentin surface and acid etched for 20 seconds (20% phosphoric acid gel, Gluma Etch 20 Gel, Heraeus/Kulzer). After rinsing the acid etchant, an ethanol-based one-bottle adhesive system was applied to the mesial half of the occlusal dentin surface. An acetone-based, one-bottle adhesive system was applied to the distal half of the ground dentin surface. The teeth were randomly assigned to groups. In Group 1, the etched dentin was thoroughly air dried and an ethanol-based one-bottle adhesive system was applied (Gluma Comfort Bond, Heraeus/Kulzer) (GCB). In Group 2, the etched dentin was thoroughly air dried and an acetone-based one-bottle adhesive system was applied (Gluma One Bond, Heraeus/Kulzer)(GOB). In Group 3, excess moisture was removed after acid etching, leaving a moist dentin surface and a one-bottle ethanol-based adhesive was applied (Gluma Comfort Bond). In Group 4, excess moisture was removed after acid etching, leaving a moist dentin surface and an acetone-based adhesive was applied (Gluma One Bond). A hybrid resin composite (Venus, Heraeus/Kulzer) was applied to the bonded surface in four 1-mm increments and light cured according to manufacturer's directions. The specimens were then sectioned with a slow-speed diamond saw in two perpendicular directions to obtain sticks with a cross-section of 0.5 +/- 0.05 mm2. The microtensile bond strength (MTBS) test was performed with a Bencor device in an Instron machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. The data were subjected to a two-way ANOVA and Scheffé Post hoc test (p < 0.05). The experimental MTBS measured for dry dentin were Group 1 = 37.0 +/- 10.6 and Group 2 = 34.7 +/- 9.0 in MPa (mean +/- SD); and on moist dentin, Group 3 = 50.7 +/- 11.0 and Group 4 = 38.5 +/- 10.5 in MPa (mean +/- SD). The ethanol based adhesives resulted in higher MTBS than acetone-based adhesive (p < 0.008) and bonding to moist dentin resulted in higher MTBS (p < 0.001). GCB applied on moist dentin resulted in statistically higher bond strengths than the other groups. The highest MTBS were achieved with the use of an ethanol-based adhesive to moist dentin.     

两种自酸蚀处理剂处理牙本质和牙釉质的电镜观察

目的　比较两种自酸蚀处理剂Non RinseConditioner(NRC)和ClearfilSEBondprimer(SE)处理牙本质及釉质的超微结构差异 ,及延长处理时间对黏结面脱矿的影响。方法　 18颗人的第三磨牙切取牙釉质 (未经打磨 )及牙本质各 18片 ,分别随机分成 6组。 1组 :NRC处理 2 0s ;2组 :NRC处理 2 0s后水冲洗 ;3组 :NRC处理 6 0s后水冲洗 ;4组 :SE处理 2 0s;5组 :SE处理 2 0s后水冲洗 ;6组 :SE处理 6 0s后水冲洗。扫描电镜观察。结果　SE处理牙釉质及牙本质脱矿效果均较NRC弱。SE处理牙本质未经水冲洗组可见较厚的玷污层残留。NRC处理后未经水冲洗组可见较薄的玷污层残余。两者处理时间延长均可加强脱矿效果。用于釉质时 ,NRC处理相同时间 ,水冲洗组脱矿效果弱于未经水冲洗组。结论　SE侵蚀性弱于NRC ,提示近髓角区可优先选择SE。经吹干、未完全挥发的NRC可持续作用 ,提示临床操作NRC处理后应即刻涂布粘结剂。     

Efficacy of different adhesive techniques on bonding to root canal walls: an SEM investigation.

OBJECTIVES: Recently, several adhesives have been proposed for bonding fiber posts into root canals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of four adhesive procedures in resin tag, adhesive lateral branch and resin dentin interdiffusion zone (RDIZ) formation when used to bond fiber posts. METHOD: Forty anterior teeth, extracted for periodontal reasons and endodontically treated, were selected for this study. The samples were randomly divided into four groups of ten samples each. Group 1: One Step applied with the small brush provided by the manufacturer and LC (Light-cured before resin cement application)+Dual Link resin cement; Group 2: One Step applied with a thin microbrush LC+Dual Link resin cement; Group 3: One Step applied with a small brush (Not light-cured)+Dual Link resin cement; Group 4: All Bond 2+C & B resin cement (as control). In Group 2 and 4 the adhesive system and resin cement were used strictly following manufacturers' instructions. In Group 1, One Step was applied using a thin microbrush, while in the other groups by a small brush. In Group 1 and 2 the priming-adhesive solution of the "one-bottle" system was light-cured before placing the resin cement and the post, whereas in Group 3 the adhesive/resin cement combination was light cured through the translucent post. Forty translucent posts (RTD, France) were used. A week later, the root samples were processed for SEM observations. RESULTS: Microscopic examination of restored interfaces of Group 1 showed a higher % (P<0.05) of RDIZ than those found in samples of Group 2, 3 and 4. In Group 2, 3 and 4 samples RDIZ morphology was well detectable and uniform in the first two thirds of root canals while in the apical third the RDIZ was not uniformly present. No statistically significant differences were found among the groups coronally, whereas apical and middle thirds of Group 1 showed significantly more resin tags than the other three Groups. In the apical third of Group 2, 3 and 4 samples, the resin tags showed a less uniform morphology and a shorter length than those found in the other two thirds. SIGNIFICANCE: A microbrush might clinically be used for bonding fiber posts into the root canal. When a microbrush was used, the bonding mechanism created between root canal dentin and bonding system was uniform along canal walls and more predictable.     

Bond strength to primary tooth dentin following disinfection with a chlorhexidine solution: an in vitro study

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect on shear bond strength of chlorhexidine used as a cavity disinfectant on primary tooth dentin. METHODS: Thirty specimens were randomly divided into 3 groups (N = 10) and treated as follows: (1) in Group I, the dentin was acid etched with a 37% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds, washed and dried; (2) in Group II, a 2% commercial chlorhexidine solution (Cav Clean) was applied for 40 seconds, washed and dried following acid etching for 15 seconds; and (3) in Group III, dentin was treated with a 37% phosphoric acid gel containing 2% digluconate of chlorhexidine (Cond AC) for 15 seconds. In all specimens, the adhesive Single Bond (3M) was applied, and composite cylinders (Filtek Z 250) were built. The specimens were sheared with a universal testing machine (Instron) running at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min, and the results calculated in MPa. The specimens were also observed to record the failure mode. RESULTS: ANOVA analysis revealed that the shear bond strength of Group II (17.99+1.15 MPa) was significantly lower than Group I (19.88+1.02 MPa) and Group III (19.57+1.02 MPa). After debonding, 63% of the specimens presented cohesive failure of the material, 24% adhesive failure and 10% cohesive failure of dentin. CONCLUSIONS: The commercial cavity disinfectant containing 2% chlorhexidine had an adverse effect on Single Bond and produced significantly lower shear bond strength than the etch gel with chlorhexidine and the acid etch alone.     

Histomorphologic characterization and bond strength evaluation of caries-affected dentin/resin interfaces: effects of long-term water exposure.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the longevity of sound (SD) and caries-affected dentin (CAD) bonds made with etch-and-rinse and self-etching adhesives after a 6-month water-storage period, using bond strength and morphological evaluations. METHODS: Extracted human molars with coronal carious lesions were selected. Flat surfaces of CAD surrounded by SD were bonded with etch-and-rinse (Adper Scotchbond 1) or with self-etching (Clearfil Protect Bond and AdheSE) adhesives. Trimmed resin-dentin bonded interfaces (1mm2) were stored in distilled water for 24h or 6 months and subjected to microtensile bond strength (microTBS) evaluation. The quality of the dentin beneath fractured specimens was measured by Knoop microhardness (KHN). ANOVA and multiple comparisons tests were used (P<0.05). Fractographic analysis and interfacial nanoleakage evaluation were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Resin-dentin bonded sections (10microm thick) were stained with Masson's trichrome and examined using light microscopy. Collagen exposure and adhesive penetration were examined qualitatively. RESULTS: microTBS to SD was significantly higher than that to CAD for all bonding agents. Bonds made with AdheSE were weaker than the other adhesives after 6-months storage regardless of the dentin substrate. CAD bonded specimens presented a significant muTBS decrease over time. Lower KHN was recorded in CAD compared to SD. An increase in the exposed collagen zone and a decrease in the quality of the adhesive infiltration were observed in CAD interfaces. SIGNIFICANCE: CAD bonded interfaces are more prone to hydrolytic degradation than SD bonds. Additionally, as compared to SD, there were remarkable differences in depth of demineralization, adhesive infiltration and interfacial bond strength with CAD.     

Dentin surface treatment using a non‐thermal argon plasma brush for interfacial bonding improvement in composite restoration

Ritts AC, Li H, Yu Q, Xu C, Yao X, Hong L, Wang Y. Dentin surface treatment using a non‐thermal argon plasma brush for interfacial bonding improvement in composite restoration.
Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 118: 510–516. © 2010 Eur J Oral Sci The objective of this study was to investigate the treatment effects of non‐thermal atmospheric gas plasmas on dentin surfaces used for composite restoration. Extracted unerupted human third molars were prepared by removing the crowns and etching the exposed dentin surfaces with 35% phosphoric acid gel. The dentin surfaces were treated using a non‐thermal atmospheric argon plasma brush for various periods of time. The molecular changes of the dentin surfaces were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry/attenuated total reflectance (FTIR/ATR), and an increase in the amount of carbonyl groups was detected on plasma‐treated dentin surfaces. Adper Single Bond Plus adhesive and Filtek Z250 dental composite were applied as directed. To evaluate the dentin/composite interfacial bonding, the teeth thus prepared were sectioned into micro‐bars and analyzed using tensile testing. Student–Newman–Keuls tests showed that the bonding strength of the composite restoration to peripheral dentin was significantly increased (by 64%) after 30 s of plasma treatment. However, the bonding strength to plasma‐treated inner dentin did not show any improvement. It was found that plasma treatment of the peripheral dentin surface for up to 100 s resulted in an increase in the interfacial bonding strength, while prolonged plasma treatment of dentin surfaces (e.g. 5 min) resulted in a decrease in the interfacial bonding strength.     

Histomorphologic Characterization of Noncarious and Caries-Affected Dentin/Adhesive Interfaces

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the dentin/adhesive interfacial characteristics when bonding to noncarious as well as caries-affected dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven extracted, unerupted, third molars were sectioned into halves. Artificial caries was created on one-half of each tooth, leaving the other half as a control. Dentin surfaces were treated with UNO adhesive according to the manufacturer's instructions for the wet-bonding technique and under environmental conditions present in the oral cavity. Dentin/adhesive interface sections of each half-tooth were stained with Goldner's trichrome, a classic bone stain, and examined using light microscopy. The width of exposed collagen was measured directly from photomicrographs, and adhesive penetration was analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS: The degree and extent to which the adhesive encapsulated the demineralized dentin matrix were reflected in the color difference in the stained sections with the noncarious dentin sections showing a degree of collagen encapsulation superior to that of the caries-affected dentin sections. The overall mean widths of exposed collagen were significantly (p < or = .05) greater at the caries-affected dentin/adhesive interface, 8.6 (1.7) microm, as compared with those at the noncarious dentin/adhesive interface, 6.0 (1.5) microm. CONCLUSIONS: The morphologic characteristics of the caries-affected dentin/interface suggest an increase in the exposed collagen zone and a decrease in the quality of the adhesive infiltration when compared with noncarious dentin. The evidence suggests that dentin substrate characteristics have a significant effect on the dentin/adhesive interface structure.     

Effects of de- and remineralization of dentin on bond strengths yielded by one-, three-, and four-step adhesives

PURPOSE: To assess the effect of different peri- and intertubular dentin mineralization conditions and etching on shear bond strength in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred fifty crowns of extracted bovine incisors were embedded in resin and ground to expose the buccal coronal dentin. Sixty specimens were subjected to a demineralizing solution (DS) and another 60 teeth to a bacterial-based laboratory caries model (S. mutans, SM). Thirty specimens of each demineralization protocol (DS and SM) were randomly selected and remineralized (-R). Thirty sound dentin specimens served as control (C). Resin composite buildups (Tetric) were bonded after application of one of the following adhesives: a one-step self-etching adhesive (Xeno III), and a self-etching adhesive (Syntac Classic) without (three-step) and with prior additional 35% phosphoric acid etching (etch-and-rinse, four-step). Teeth were subjected to shear bond strength testing in a universal testing device at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min (Ultradent method). RESULTS: Bond strength value for group C ranged from 6.3 to 8.4 MPa (p > 0.05). DS and DS-R samples showed in creased bond strength with the one-step adhesive (11.6 MPa, p < 0.05), whereas the three-step adhesive with additional etching showed decreased bond strength (3.2 MPa, p < 0.05). SM samples showed the lowest bond strength of all adhesive systems (range 1.1 to 1.5 MPa, p > 0.05). Remineralization showed no effect on the latter group. CONCLUSION: The degree of mineralization of the dentin is important for adhesion. Additional etching with phosphori acid reduced bond strength of a three-step adhesive.     

Dentin sealers' effect on the diameter of pulpal microvessels: a comparative vitalmicroscopic study

After crown preparation, exposed and untreated dentinal tubules can result in bacterial penetration into pulp. Treating the exposed dentin involves closing the tubules. Dentin sealers are often applied on a very thin dentin layer that covers the pulp chamber. In these cases, the sealers may have some effect on local micro-circulation through dentin. This study examined the acute effects of different dentin sealers on the vascular-diameter of pulpal vessels measured by vitalmicroscopic technique in rats. Gluma Desensitizer in Group 1 (n = 10), Seal & Protect with acid etching in Group 2 (n = 10) and Seal & Protect without acid etching in Group 3 (n = 10) were applied on a very thin layer of dentin in the left lower incisor of male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 336 +/- 93SE/g. Saline served as the untreated control. After one-hour equilibration time, changes in vessel diameter were recorded with a digital camera connected to a microscope at baseline and at 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after the investigated materials were administered on dentin. The results were evaluated by ANOVA. In each group, diameter changes were averaged (compared to the baseline diameters) and standard errors of the mean were calculated for each examined time. The results suggest that Gluma Desensitizer caused the most severe pulpal vessel-diameter changes, followed by Seal & Protect with acid etching, while the least change was recorded in Seal & Protect without acid etching.     

Comparative in vivo and in vitro investigation of interfacial bond variability

This comparative in vivo/in vitro study investigated the interfacial adaptation between dentin and composite resins in totally bonded adhesive restorations placed under clinical and laboratory conditions in the same tooth. Cavities were prepared in buccal or lingual surfaces of 47 third-molar teeth scheduled for extraction and randomly assigned for treatment with the following bonding systems/restorative materials: Clearfil Liner Bond 2/Clearfil AP-X (Group I, n = 10), Resulcin AquaPrime + Monobond/MFR Merz (Group II, n = 9), Prime&Bond 2.1/Dyract AP (Group III, n = 9), Scotchbond Multi-Purpose/Z-100 (Group IV, n = 10), and Ecusit Primer AB-Mono/Ecusit (Group V, n = 9). In Group V, a thin layer of a low-viscous compomer (Primaflow) was interposed between the dentin and the composite resin during restoration placement (according to the manufacturer's directions). After extraction a second filling was placed in each tooth with identical materials in the same manner as in vivo. The restoration-dentin interface was evaluated in longitudinally cut sections of the specimens by SEM-analysis, and the frequency of gap formation between restoration and dentin was calculated. Median percentages for the in vivo/in vitro frequency of interfacial gap formation were 29.2%/13.9% in Group I, 33.3%/20.0% in Group II, 40%/5.3% in Group III, 53.9%/30.4% in Group IV and 13.8%/0% in Group V. Comparison of gap formation frequency between fillings placed in vivo and in vitro revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) in Groups II, III and IV. However, in Groups I and V the internal adaptation was not significantly different between in vivo and in vitro applied restorations. A significant (p < 0.01) correlation (Spearman-Rho rank correlation coefficient) was found for the corresponding in vivo and in vitro fillings placed in the individual teeth with regard to interfacial gap formation. It was concluded that achievement of a completely gap-free internal adaptation between restorative material and dentin in totally bonded composite resin restorations is difficult to predict under in vivo as well as in vitro conditions.     

Effect of different bonding conditions on the shear bond strength of two compomers to bovine dentin

AIM: Despite the improvements to compomer materials, the bond strength of these materials remains inferior to "composite/resin bonding" systems and limits their clinical use. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of acidic conditioning with phosphoric acid and Prompt L-Pop (PLP) on the shear bond strength of two compomers Dyract AP (DAP) and Composan Glass (CG) to dentin. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Sixty extracted bovine teeth were used to test the shear bond strength of two compomers to flat dentin labial surfaces. The dentin specimens were randomly assigned to six groups of ten specimens each: Group 1: DAP and Prime & Bond NT (PBNT); Group 2: DAP/PBNT with a 15 second dentin etch prior to bonding; Group 3: DAP placed with PLP adhesive; Group 4: CG and Compobond NE (CBNE); Group 5: CG/CBNE with a 15 second dentin etch; and Group 6: CG placed with PLP adhesive. The specimens were stored at 37 masculineC with 100% humidity for 24 hours then mounted and sheared using an Instron Universal Testing Machine at a cross head speed of 0.5 mm/min. The results were recorded in Mega Pascals (MPa). The sheared specimens were examined under a light microscope, and the type of failure (adhesive, cohesive, or mixed) was recorded. RESULTS: The mean dentin shear bond strength value (MPa) for the groups was: Group 1 (11.6+/-3.9); Group 2 (13.2+/-3.3); Group 3 (12.4+/-2.0); Group 4 (13.0+/-4.3); Group 5 (19.3+/-3.7); and Group 6 (13.1+/-3.0). One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD post-hoc tests detected a significantly higher bond strength (P = 0.003) for group 5. For groups 1, 3, 4, and 6, the mode of failure was mostly adhesive. When acid etching of dentin was performed (groups 2 and 5), cohesive fracture within dentin was the predominant mode of failure. Acid etching and the use of PLP significantly reduced the number of adhesive fractures and reduced variability in the shear bond strength results. CONCLUSIONS: Acid etching significantly increased the shear bond strength of CG to dentin but did not affect DAP. The application of PLP resulted in a shear bond strength not statistically different from PBNT or CPNE. CG bond to dentin is improved with acid etching using phosphoric acid. However, PLP provided no significant improvement in the shear bond strength of DAP and CG.     

Investigation of five α-hydroxy acids for enamel and dentin etching: Demineralization depth,resin adhesion and dentin enzymatic activity

ObjectivesSurface conditioning of enamel and dentin is a key step during adhesive restorative procedures and strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of five α-hydroxy-acids (AHAs) as enamel and dentin surface etchants.MethodsEnamel and dentin specimens were prepared from human molars to determine the depth of demineralization by optical profilometry (Δz), the resin bond strength to enamel and dentin (μTBS), the micro-permeability of dentin–resin interfaces, and the gelatinolytic activity of dentin matrix induced by AHAs [glycolic (GA), lactic (LA), citric (CA), malic (MI) and tartaric (TA)] and controls [phosphoric (PA) and maleic (MA)]. All acids were prepared at 35% concentration. Adhesion studies employed Adper Single Bond Plus bonding system. Data were individually processed and analyzed by ANOVA, post-hoc tests and Pearson correlations (α = 0.05).ResultsAHA exhibited statistically lower depth of demineralization of enamel and dentin (average 4 fold) than controls (p < 0.001). In enamel, MA and PA etching resulted in higher μTBS than AHA groups (p < 0.001). In dentin, GA, TA, CI and LA etching resulted in statistically similar μTBS than PA (p < 0.05). The hybrid-layer (HL) thickness and interfacial micro-permeability intensity were statistically lower for AHA groups (p < 0.05). A significant positive correlation was observed between the intensity of micro-permeability and the thickness of HL (p < 0.05). AHA etchants elicited lower dentin enzymatic activity than controls (p < 0.05).SignificanceAHAs effectively etched enamel and dentin surfaces. In particular, GA and TA resulted in suitable μTBS and sealing ability as well as induced less gelatinolytic activity in dentin than PA and MA.     

Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural evaluation of the effects of phosphoric acid etching on dentin proteoglycans

It has been reported that phosphoric acid (PA) produces structural and molecular alterations in dentin collagen fibrils; however, no relevant information exists on the influence of etching with PA on dentin non-collagenous macromolecules. The present study investigated, by immunohistochemistry and ultrastructural histochemistry, the behavior of dentin proteoglycans (PG) after etching human dentin samples with 35% PA gel (thickened with colloidal silica) or with a 35% PA liquid for 15, 30 and 120 s. Immunolabeling with a mouse monoclonal anti-chondroitin sulfate antibody demonstrated that glycosaminoglycans (GAG) were preserved within dentinal tubules opened to the surface after etching with PA gel. In addition, the cationic tracer polyethyleneimine, used for the ultramicroscopic localization of PG anionic sites, revealed that treatment of dentin samples with PA gel preserved the polyanionic peritubular PG in the etched area. On the other hand, etching with the PA liquid produced loss of peritubular GAG and PG anionic sites in the etched dentin surface. The results obtained indicated that similar concentrations of PA in gel or liquid formulations differently affect the organization of dentin PG. The clinical significance of these in vitro findings and the structural and molecular interactions of dentin PG with adhesive systems are still unknown.     

Relationship between water status in dentin and interfacial morphology in all-in-one adhesives.

OBJECTIVES: All-in-one adhesive systems have been recently developed to simplify bonding procedures. The adhesives containing acidic resin monomers generate a relatively thin bonding zone between dentin and composite. This zone may be left acidic and permeable when polymerization is poor. In this study, the effect of water contained in dentin on the quality of the bonding interface was morphologically investigated for all-in-one adhesives. METHODS: Intact coronal dentin (hydrated dentin), desiccated coronal dentin (dehydrated dentin), caries-affected dentin (CAD) and resin composites were used for adherends to assess the effects of water contained in dentin on the ultra-structures of bonding interfaces created with two all-in-one adhesives and a resin composite. RESULTS: The bonding interfaces were observed under TEM without demineralization. Voids of various sizes were found at the bottom of the adhesive resin layers along the bonding interface of hydrated dentin, while dehydrated dentin, CAD and resin composites did not generate voids. The results showed that the voids were possibly formed by water that had penetrated from the underlying dentin. CONCLUSION: When the adherend contains little water, the formation of voids will not occur. It was verified that a phenomenon of void formation would not occur in a clinical situation in which caries-affected dentin is mainly subjected to adhesive practices.