Microleakage evaluation of a flowable polyacid-modified resin composite used as fissure sealant on air-abraded permanent teeth

This study evaluated the microleakage of a flowable polyacid-modified resin composite used as a fissure sealant on air-abraded teeth in comparison to a resin-based fluoride sealant. Sixty extracted human third molars were divided into six subgroups (n = 10) under two main groups (fissure sealant materials). The occlusal surfaces of the teeth were air-abraded at 80 psi using 50 microm particles of aluminum oxide for 30 seconds, followed by rinsing and drying. Delton FS+ (Dentsply International) and Dyract Flow (Dentsply DeTrey) were applied to the teeth in subgroups following application of: a) an acid etching and bonding agent, b) bonding agent alone or c) air-abrasion alone, respectively. Acid etching (Delton EZ Etch, Dentsply International) and bonding agent application (Prime & Bond NT, Dentsply DeTrey) were done according to the manufacturers' instructions. The teeth were thermocycled for 500 cycles between 5 degrees C and 55 degrees C with dwell time of 15 seconds. Basic fuchsin (0.5%) staining followed by buccolingual sectioning was performed. Microleakage was evaluated at 20x optical magnification. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to make comparisons among six subgroups. Pairwise comparisons were done with the Mann-Whitney U test with the level of significance set as alpha = 0.05. Dyract Flow application as a fissure sealant on air-abraded permanent teeth in combination with acid etching and/or bonding agent provided microleakage results comparable to Delton FS+. Results also showed that the use of air abrasion, alone, resulted in significantly higher microleakage scores.     

Clinical evaluation of a polyacid-modified resin composite-based fissure sealant: two-year results

A 24-month clinical study was carried out to evaluate and compare the retention rate, marginal integrity and caries preventing effects of a polyacid-modified resin composite based fissure sealant, Dyract Seal, to that of a resin based fluoride fissure sealant, Delton FS+. Fifty-three patients (27 female and 26 male), 7 to 10 years old, were included in the study. At baseline, a total of 192 permanent first molars were sealed with either fissure sealant (n=96, each), using invasive technique. The sealed teeth were evaluated at post-operative 3, 6, 12 and 24 months with respect to evaluation parameters. The data were analyzed with the Chi-Square tests where alpha=0.05. There were no statistically significant differences between fissure sealants as regards to retention and prevention of caries for all periods of the evaluation (p>0.05). However, regarding marginal integrity of the sealants, Delton FS+ gave significantly better results than Dyract Seal for the 3-, 6- and 12-month evaluations, respectively (p<0.05). In conclusion, the use of Dyract Seal on permanent molars with invasive technique was found to be clinically comparable to Delton FS+ for the 24-month evaluation period.     

Effect of a nonrinse conditioner on the durability of a polyacid-modified resin composite fissure sealant

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the simplified conditioning on durability of polyacid-modified resin composite (PMRC; Dyract Seal) fissure sealants. The effectiveness of a nonrinsing conditioner (NRC) on retention of PMRC sealants (92) was studied in a split-mouth design. METHODS: The enamel of 1 molar was pretreated with NRC and coated with Prime & Bond NT (Dentsply DeTrey, Konstanz, Germany)/PMRC. The contralateral molar was conditioned with 36% phosphoric acid and sealed with Delton. The sealant retention was evaluated during 2 years. In addition 49 pairs were sealed with Prime & Bond NT/PMRC after conditioning with 36% phosphoric acid and evaluated after 1 year. RESULTS: Significantly higher loss rates at 1 and 2 years were observed for the NRC/Prime & Bond NT/PMRC sealants. At 2 years, partial and total loss rates for Delton were 23% and 11%, and for NRC/Prime & Bond NT/PMRC sealants were 44% and 40%, respectively. At 1 year, phosphoric acid-conditioned Prime & Bond NT/PMRC sealants showed significantly better retention than the NRC-conditioned PMRC sealants and the phosphoric acid-conditioned Delton sealants. CONCLUSIONS: Conditioning with NRC prior to sealant application cannot be recommended.     

Three-year clinical evaluation of a polyacid-modified resin composite (Dyract)

The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate a polyacid-modified resin composite (Dyract; Dentsply deTrey). Forty-one Dyract restorations were placed (36 in noncarious cervical cavities and five in anterior approximal cavities), and assessed after three years. The retention rate was 97% for the cervical restorations; however, 16 restorations showed some degree of marginal discoloration, sometimes severe. Color match and surface integrity were highly satisfactory throughout the trial. Dyract has now been superseded by Dyract AP, and the manufacturers should consider recommending mandatory enamel etching.     

Three-year clinical evaluation of a polyacid-modified resin composite in minimally invasive occlusal cavities

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the 3-year clinical performance of one polyacid-modified resin composite material (PMRC). Dyract, in minimally invasive occlusal cavities and its neighbouring fissures. METHODS: One hundred and sixteen restorations of the material investigated were placed by a single operator in a group of selected children under controlled conditions. Isolation of the restorations was accomplished with the use of cotton rolls and aspiration. Using modified US Public Health Service (USPHS) codes and criteria, the restorations were reviewed clinically within 1 week of placement (baseline), and thereafter at 6 months, 1, 2 and 3 years. RESULTS: After 3 years, marginal discolouration was present in 8.6% of the restorations. The marginal adaptation was rated as partly sealed (Oscar-Alpha) in 107 (92.2) of the restorations. Five restorations had lost their sealant components, while four restorations were partly sealed with explorer-catch after 3 years. Although wear of the restorations was considerable, restorations rated as 'partly sealed' had at least two-thirds of their sealant components fully retained. Recurrent caries was associated with four (3.4%) restorations. CONCLUSION: In this clinical study, the retention rate of the tested PMRC material was good, although a marked occlusal wear was evident. The marginal adaptation of the PMRC at the enamel site would probably have been better by the use of enamel-etching. Provided the marginal adaptation and wear resistance of the material is further improved, clinical use of PMRCs in minimally invasive occlusal cavities can be advocated.     

Resin composite sealant vs. polyacid-modified resin composite applied to post eruptive mature and immature molars: two year clinical study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the post eruptive enamel maturation on the durability of polyacid-modified resin composite (PMRC; Dyract Seal) and resin composite (Fissurit F) sealant and understanding the effect of posteruptive enamel maturation on the sealant retention. To determine the possible effect of the enamel maturation to the sealant retention, the success of the sealants applied to the newly erupted mandibular first molars of the 6 to 7 years old children, who were in the fourth or fifth eruption stage according to Dennison's classification were compared with the sealants applied to first mandibular molars which were in the mouth at least for two years of the 9 years old children. The molars of the younger children were accepted as immature and the elders were posteruptively mature. The sealant retention was evaluated for two years. At the end of two years the retention rates of Dyract Seal were significantly lower. Maturation has no effect on the sealant retention. Dyract Seal application after NRC conditioning is not recommended.     

A 3-year clinical study of a hybrid composite resin as fissure sealant and as restorative material for Class I restorations.

After 3 years, 78.0% of 64 reexamined fissure restorations (extended sealants) and small occlusal restorations were clinically acceptable or excellent, and 21.9% had to be repaired or replaced because they had fractured (6.3%) or were no longer clinically acceptable by some other criterion (15.6%). The conservative preventive resin restoration seems to be an effective treatment for small occlusal defects. Meticulous dental hygiene by the patient and regular examinations by the dentist are mandatory.     

Nine-year evaluation of a polyacid-modified resin composite/resin composite open sandwich technique in Class II cavities

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate in an intraindividual comparison the durability of a polyacid-modified resin composite/resin composite open sandwich restoration in a 9 years follow-up. A polyacid-modified resin composite (PMRC; compomer, Dyract) was placed as an intermediate layer and covered with resin composite (RC, Prisma TPH). A direct RC restoration was used as control. METHODS: Each of 57 patients, received at least one pair of Class II restorations, one open sandwich and one resin composite control. In total 75 pairs of Class II restorations, 68 premolars and 82 molars, all in occlusion, were placed by two dentists. Most of the cavities were surrounded by enamel. The restorations were evaluated at baseline, 6, 12, 24, 36 months and 9 years by slightly modified USPHS criteria. Survival of restorations grouped on the two different techniques was determined using Kaplan-Meier survival curves. RESULTS: After 9 years, 14 of 135 evaluated restorations were estimated as unacceptable, 6 in the sandwich group and 8 in the control group. Over all annual failure rate during the 9-year period was 1.1%. The survival rate was not significant different between the two techniques (p=0.604). Reasons of failure were: secondary caries (8), fracture of tooth (1), fracture of restoration (2), endodontic treatment (3). CONCLUSIONS: Both restorative techniques showed good durability during the 9-year period. No clinical advantage was observed for the sandwich technique.     

Retention of a resin-based sealant and a glass ionomer used as a fissure sealant: a comparative clinical study

Sealing occlusal pits and fissures with resin-based sealants is a proven method of preventing occlusal caries. Retention of the sealant is very essential for its efficiency. This study evaluated the retention of glass ionomer used as a fissure sealant when compared to a self-cure resin-based sealant. One hundred and seven children between the ages of 6-9 years, with all four newly erupted permanent first molars were selected. Two permanent first molars on one side of the mouth were sealed with Delton, a resin-based sealant, and the contralateral two permanent first molars were sealed with Fuji VII glass ionomer cement. Evaluation of sealant retention was performed at regular intervals over 12 months, using Simonsen's criteria. At the end of the study period, the retention of the resin sealant was seen to be superior to that of the glass ionomer sealant.     

树脂与玻璃离子对幼儿窝沟封闭效果临床评价

目的:评价树脂EMBRACE WetBond及玻璃离子GC FujiⅦ在隔湿条件有限的情况下对幼儿窝沟封闭半年效果。方法:选取符合纳入标准的成都市3～5岁114名幼儿,随机分为2组。肉眼观察2种材料在3个月及6个月时保存效果。分别记录每位儿童封闭前、3个月及6个月时全口ICDAS Ⅱ。拍摄封闭牙齿3个月和6个月时QLF照片。结果:105名儿童完成了6个月的临床试验,共计封闭牙齿201颗。肉眼观察结果显示2次复查时树脂组封闭效果均优于玻璃离子组(P<0.01)。结论:在隔湿条件有限的情况下,树脂EMBRACE WetBond对幼儿乳磨牙的封闭效果明显优于玻璃离子GC FujiⅦ。与肉眼观察相比,QLF技术检测封闭效果的敏感性较高,能够为窝沟封闭的质量控制提供较好的临床依据。     

Four-year clinical evaluation of a pit and fissure sealant.

The clinical retention of a single application of a pit and fissure sealant was evaluated on the teeth of children to determine the influence that this protective coating, or its loss, would have on caries activity during a four-year period. The sealant was fully retained on 50% of all paired permanent teeth at 48 months. Of the 689 pit regions that retained the sealant, 95% were rated as having severe loss of substance, only 5% as slight loss, and none with no loss of substance. It also was found that 53% of all paired permanent control teeth judged cariesfree at the baseline examination were found to be carious, whereas only 30% of the treated teeth examined were carious. The corresponding relative reduction in caries rates was, therefore, 43%. The actual number of teeth estimated to be saved by the sealant treatment at 48 months, as measured by net gain per 100 teeth treated, was 23. The net gain per child was estimated as 2.7 teeth saved from caries (full mouth), with a positive treatment benefit in 69% of the children. When the sealant remained intact, there was a pronounced reduction in caries initiation--the percent effectiveness being 84%.     

Clinical evaluation of polyacid-modified resin composite posterior restorations: one-year results.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the clinical performance of a new compomer restorative system, Dyract AP, placed in combination with Non-Rinse Conditioner and Prime & Bond NT in permanent posterior teeth. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Fifty Class II and 41 Class I restorations were placed in 39 patients by 1 dentist. The restorations were evaluated directly, with modified US Public Health Service criteria, and indirectly, with color slides and polyvinyl siloxane impressions, at baseline and 6 months and 1 year after placement. Preoperative and 1-year postoperative bitewing radiographs were also taken. RESULTS: All 82 restorations available for 1-year evaluation were in situ. No postoperative sensitivity or pulpal problems were reported. Four Class II restorations (4.9%) failed because of partial fracture or recurrent caries. The percentages of Alfa score for each criterion were color match, 95.1%; marginal discoloration, 57.3%; marginal integrity, 35.4%; anatomic form, 98.8%; and surface texture, 91.5%. The average wear rate of Dyract AP was low (18.5 +/- 11.7 microns at 6 months and 35.7 +/- 13.6 microns at 12 months). CONCLUSION: The excellent handling characteristics, the good clinical performance, and the improved wear resistance suggest that this compomer will provide reliable direct tooth-colored restorations in stress-bearing areas.     

光固化封闭剂与光固化流体树脂窝沟封闭临床效果评价

目的:比较光固化流体树脂与光固化封闭剂在实施窝沟封闭方面防龋成本及保留率的差异。方法:选择上海市7～10岁儿童256名,口腔内至少有1对第一恒磨牙无龋。每名儿童一侧的恒磨牙用光固化流体树脂进行窝沟封闭,另一侧用传统光固化封闭剂进行窝沟封闭,使用便携式牙科椅吸取唾液,并用棉卷隔湿。使用2种方法操作时记录每个牙封闭所用去的棉卷数和操作时间。1a后,检查2种材料在牙面上的保留情况。所有操作均在学校内施行,检查由2名医师用镰形探针进行,采用SPSS10.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果:使用传统光固化封闭剂进行窝沟封闭操作时间每牙需3.53min,而光固化流体树脂组需3.32min(P<0.05)。在封闭剂的保留率方面,光固化流体树脂组显著高于传统的窝沟封闭组(P<0.05)。结论:应用光固化流体树脂进行窝沟封闭,能用较短操作时间达到防龋目的,适合在学校推广应用。     

Clinical evaluation of three different materials used as pit and fissure sealant: 24-months results

To evaluate the retention and caries experience effects of three different materials used as fissure sealants after 24 months of clinical application: a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (A), a flowable resin composite (B) and a compomer (C). One hundred and seventeen (117) teeth were sealed with material A, 119 teeth with material B and 120 teeth with material C. Children were randomly assigned. Each one received only one of the materials studied. Plaque index, dmft score and socioeconomic level were scored at baseline. The clinical exams were conducted 6, 12 and 24 months after application of the sealant. Statistical analysis (Kruskal-Wallis) revealed that there were statistically significant differences between the retention rates of groups A and B and between groups B and C after 2 years, with material B showing better results. After 2 years, 3.1% of the teeth of group A, 4.3% of group B and 6.7% of group C were Carious+Filled. There was no evidence of association between caries presence after 2 years and plaque index, dmft score and socioeconomic level. These results suggest that flowable resin composite had a satisfactory retention after this period of evaluation and all three materials were effective on occlusal caries prevention.     

光固化流体树脂与非创伤性充填窝沟封闭成本效果评价

[摘要] 目的 比较光固化流体树脂与非创伤性充填(ART)封闭技术在实施窝沟封闭方面防龋成本及保留率的差异。方法 选择上海市两所小学7～10岁儿童267名,口腔内至少有2个第一恒磨牙无龋及有较深窝沟。随机选择每名儿童第一恒磨牙一侧用ART技术进行窝沟封闭,其它的第一恒磨牙用光固化流体树脂进行窝沟封闭,使用便携式牙科椅吸取唾液,并用棉卷隔湿。两种方法在操作时记录每个牙封闭所用去的棉卷数和操作时间。1年后检查两种材料在牙面上的保留情况。所有操作均在学校内施行,检查由两名医师使用镰形探针进行检查。结果使用ART封闭技术进行窝沟封闭操作时间每牙需3.18 min,而光固化流体树脂组需3.32 min(P<0.01),所用棉花卷数和重复次数无差异(P>0.05)。在封闭剂的保留率方面,光固化流体树脂组保留率高于ART封闭组(P<0.01)。结论 用光固化流体树脂和ART技术进行窝沟封闭都能用较短操作时间达到龋病预防目的 ,适合在学校开展应用。     

磷酸酸蚀结合流动树脂对年轻恒牙窝沟封闭的疗效分析

目的比较3M流动树脂和3M窝沟封闭剂为第一恒磨牙行窝沟封闭术,2种材料窝沟封闭的保留率及龋病发生率情况。方法选择7~9岁120例240颗窝沟较深无龋的下颌第一恒磨牙,采用自身半口对照方法,掷币法随机选择一侧为3M流动树脂组,另一侧则为3M窝沟封闭剂组。于术后3、6、12、24个月复查,检查两组窝沟封闭材料的保留率和封闭后牙齿的患龋状况。结果第3、6个月两组第一恒磨牙的窝沟封闭材料保留率、龋病发生率及龋降低率有差异但是无统计学意义(P>0.05)。第12、24个月流动树脂组封闭材料的保留率、龋降低率高于窝沟封闭剂组,龋患病率低于窝沟封闭剂组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论表面处理法相同的情况下,流动树脂组远期疗效优于窝沟封闭剂组,提高了封闭材料的保留率,降低了龋病的患病率。