Influence of various irradiation processes on the mechanical properties and polymerisation kinetics of bulk-fill resin based composites

ObjectivesTo assess the effect of irradiation time and distance of the light tip on the micro-mechanical properties and polymerisation kinetics of two bulk-fill resin-based composites at simulated clinically relevant filling depth.MethodsMicro-mechanical properties (Vickers hardness (HV), depth of cure (DOC) and indentation modulus (E)) and polymerisation kinetics (real-time increase of degree of cure (DC)) of two bulk-fill resin-based composites (Tetric EvoCeram^® Bulk Fill, Ivoclar Vivadent and x-tra base, Voco) were assessed at varying depth (0.1–6 mm in 100 μm steps for E and HV and 0.1, 2, 4 and 6 mm for DC), irradiation time (10, 20 or 40 s, Elipar Freelight2) and distances from the light tip (0 and 7 mm). Curing unit's irradiance was monitored in 1 mm steps at distances up to 10 mm away from the light tip on a laboratory-grade spectrometer.ResultsMultivariate analysis (α = 0.05), Student's t-test and Pearson correlation analysis were considered. The influence of material on the measured mechanical properties was significant (η² = 0.080 for E and 0.256 for HV), while the parameters irradiation time, distance from the light tip and depth emphasise a stronger influence on Tetric EvoCeram^® Bulk Fill. The polymerisation kinetics could be described by an exponential sum function, distinguishing between the gel and the glass phase. The above mentioned parameters strongly influenced the start of polymerisation (gel phase), and were of less importance for the glass phase.ConclusionsBoth materials enable at least 4 mm thick increments to be cured in one step under clinically relevant curing conditions.Clinical significanceThe susceptibility to variation in irradiance was material dependent, thus properties measured under clinically simulated curing conditions might vary to a different extent from those measured under ideal curing conditions.     

Large‐scale bone mineral histomorphometry – report of a simplified technique

Karantzoulis V, Liapi C & Papaggelopoulos P
(2012) Histopathology
Large‐scale bone mineral histomorphometry – report of a simplified technique Aims: The aim of this study was the development of a simplified technique for bone mineral histomorphology on large undecalcified bone samples. Established techniques, such as undecalcified bone thin sectioning, ultrathin grinding, surface‐stained block grinding and micro‐computerized tomography (CT), are expensive, time‐consuming and put very high demands on equipment, safety standards, personnel and laboratory facilities. Methods and results: The method is based on the surface‐stained block‐grinding principle; however, its novelty lies in the selection of user‐friendly, safe and low‐cost materials, equipment and digitization techniques. We describe in detail the relevant steps, as well as many practical tips for their successful implementation: accurate bone cutting in thin sections with a customized arrangement on a commercial bandsaw, defatting with sodium hypochlorite, embedding in epoxy resin blocks at room temperature, silicon carbide paper grinding, von Kossa staining, flatbed scanner digitization and image processing. Conclusion: We believe that the proposed methodology could contribute to the expansion of the study of bone tissue, as it enables the rapid examination of bone specimens on a large scale with minimal laboratory requirements and consumables costs.     

Bonding performance and interfacial characteristics of short fiber‐reinforced resin composite in comparison with other composite restoratives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the shear bond strength (SBS) and surface free‐energy (SFE) of short fiber‐reinforced resin composite (SFRC), using different adhesive systems, in comparison with other composite restoratives. The resin composites used were everX Posterior (EP), Clearfil AP‐X (CA), and Filtek Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative (FS). The adhesive systems used were Scotchbond Multi‐Purpose (SM), Clearfil SE Bond (CS), and G‐Premio Bond (GB). Resin composite was bonded to dentin, and SBS was determined after 24 h of storage in distilled water and after 10,000 thermal cycles (TCs). The SFEs of the resin composites and the adhesives were determined by measuring the contact angles of three test liquids. The SFE values and SFE characteristics were not influenced by the type of resin composite, but were influenced by the type of adhesive system. The results of this study suggest that the bonding performance and interfacial characteristics of SFRC are the same as for other composite restoratives, but that these parameters are affected by the type of adhesive system. The bonding performance of SFRC was enhanced by thermal cycling in a manner similar to that for other composite restoratives.     

光固化复合树脂临床口腔美容修复的研究

目的:探讨针对口腔美容修复中使用光固化复合树脂进行修复的临床疗效和应用价值。方法:选取2004年12月-2006年12月牙科接受治疗的128例患者,均实施光固化复合树脂分层实施塑性固化,对比不同牙科疾病的治疗结果,保持对患者1~6年的随访,观察分析长期效果。结果:45例前牙邻面龋患者治疗优秀36例(80.00%),总有效率91.11%;染色牙、四环素牙、斑釉牙40例患者治疗后优秀32例(80.00%),总有效率90.00%;15例颌面磨损患者治疗后优秀14例(93.33%),总有效率100%;15例折断牙患者治疗后优秀12例(80.00%),总有效率93.33%;8例牙缝间隙修补患者治疗后优秀7例(87.50%),总有效率100%;5例畸形牙患者治疗后优秀3例(60.00%),总有效率80.00%。其中颌面磨损修补优秀率最高,畸形牙修补优秀率最低,两者比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。随访显示共有10例失败,其中1例患者1年之后发生脱落,其余9例患者发生脱落时间为修复后5年。结论:光固化复合树脂用于口腔美容修复,总体临床效果较为理想。光固化复合树脂的选材较为简便,操作过程不复杂,安全性高,且长期效果不错,方便再次修复,值得推广应用。     

复合树脂与聚合瓷在牙体缺损后修复术中的应用对比

目的 对比分析复合树脂与聚合瓷在牙体缺损修复术中对牙体抵抗力的影响.方法 选取48颗正畸拔除且无龋坏的单根上颌前磨牙,将所有样本按随机数法分为A、B、C、D四组,每组均为12颗.A组不给予处理,B组接受单纯复合树脂填充修复,C组接受复合树脂覆盖牙尖填充修复,D组接受聚合瓷嵌体覆盖牙尖修复.完成修复后测试不同组别的抵抗力,并根据牙体的劈裂情况对其进行分类.结果 ①抗折强度：A组（1010.31±292.81）N,B组（809.62±205.37）N,C组（1109.47±298.74）N,D组（1140.58±285.26）N,其中C组与D组的抗折能力均优于B组（q=3.802、4.197,P＜0.05）,C组与D组间的差异比较无统计学意义（q=0.394,P＞ 0.05）.②劈裂形式：A组Ⅰ型2颗,Ⅱ型10颗;B组Ⅰ型1颗,Ⅱ型11颗;C组Ⅰ型1颗,Ⅱ型11颗;D组Ⅰ型6颗,Ⅱ型6颗.D组的劈裂形式明显优于B、C组（x2=5.042,P=0.025）.结论 复合树脂与聚合瓷嵌体均有利于提高牙体缺损修复术中牙齿的抗折强度,而采用聚合瓷牙齿的劈裂形式要优于采用复合树脂.     

Oral health‐related quality of life in patients with non‐metal clasp dentures: a randomised cross‐over trial

We investigated the efficacy of non‐metal clasp dentures (NMCDs) with regard to the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and compare the findings with those for conventional metal clasp‐retained dentures (MCDs). This single‐centre, randomised controlled, two‐phase, open label, cross‐over trial included 28 partially dentate individuals. The patients were randomised to receive MCDs followed by NMCDs, or the opposite sequence (n = 14 in each group); each denture was worn for 3 months. OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile‐Japanese version (OHIP‐J) at entry (T‐entry; before treatment with the first denture) and at 3 months after treatment with each denture (T3). An examiner evaluated denture stability, oral appearance and surface roughness before denture delivery (T0) and at T3 and denture hygiene at T3. A total of 24 patients completed the trial. There were no complications related to the dentures, abutment teeth or denture‐bearing mucosa during the follow‐up periods for both dentures. The mean OHIP summary score was lower for NMCDs than for MCDs, and the difference (9 points) was greater than the minimal important difference (6 points), indicating the difference was clinically relevant. The effect size was medium (0·70). Statistical analyses with linear mixed models found a significant effect of the denture type on the OHIP summary score and scores for the Oro‐facial appearance, Oro‐facial pain and Psychological impact domains (NMCD < MCD; P < 0·05). The results of our study suggest that NMCDs allow for better OHRQoL compared with MCDs.     

乳牙预成冠及树脂修复治疗乳磨牙大面积龋的临床效果观察

目的乳牙预成冠及树脂修复治疗乳磨牙大面积龋的临床效果观察。方法 2013年7月至2015年12月于本院就医的乳磨牙龋的患儿78例,所有患儿均通过入院前确诊,满足乳磨牙龋诊断标准,然后按照随机数字表法分为观察组与对照组,各组均为39例,其中观察组采用预成冠方法进行修复,而对照组以复合树脂进行修复,两组患儿均为同一位医生完成治疗,统计各组的总体治疗成功率。结果本研究半年内两组患儿随访临床治疗评估(每月1次)显示,观察组患儿在治疗后3个月、6个月的总有效率分别为97.43%、94.87%,均高于对照组的89.74%、84.61%,以上组间差异显著,具有统计学意义(P0.05);对于乳牙功能的行使保存,预成冠成功率要远远高于树脂修复成功率,预成冠保存乳牙继续行使咀嚼功能疗效较树脂修复显著,以上两组的组间数据对比存在明显差异,具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论对于乳磨牙龋修复而言,运用预成冠修复方法无论在成功率、咀嚼功能疗效均高于树脂修复效果,具有临床推广意义。