Four-year clinical evaluation of a self-adhesive luting agent for ceramic inlays

Objectives

The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the 4-year clinical performance of a self-adhesive resin cement, RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE), used for cementation of ceramic inlays. In addition, the influence of selectively acid-etching enamel prior to luting on the clinical performance of the restorations was assessed.

Methods

Sixty-two IPS Empress 2 inlays/onlays were placed in 31 patients by two experienced clinicians. The restorations were luted with RelyX Unicem with (=experimental group: E) or without (=control group: NE) prior enamel etching with phosphoric acid. At baseline, 6 months, and 1, 2, and 4 years after placement, the restorations were assessed by two calibrated investigators using modified USPHS criteria. Ten selected samples of each group were investigated under SEM regarding morphological changes at the cement–inlay interface.

Results

The recall rate at 4 years was 97 %. Two restorations (1 E, 1 NE) were lost, and one (E) had to be replaced due to inlay and tooth fracture resulting in a survival rate of 95 %. No significant differences between the experimental and control group were noticed regarding all criteria (McNemar, p?<?0.05). An obvious deterioration in marginal integrity was observed after 4 years as only 5 % (E?=?7 %; NE?=?3 %) of the restorations exhibited an excellent marginal adaptation. In 90 % of the restorations small, still clinically acceptable marginal deficiencies were observed. SEM of the luting gap showed an increased wear of the RelyX Unicem cement over the 4-year period.

Conclusions

The self-adhesive luting cement RelyX Unicem can be recommended for bonding of ceramic inlays/onlays. Additional selective enamel etching does not improve the clinical performance of the restorations within the 4-year period.

Clinical relevance

The self-adhesive resin composite RelyX Unicem showed acceptable clinical performance after 4 years of clinical service.     

Retention of quartz-fibre endodontic posts with a self-adhesive dual cure resin cement

This study examines retention of a quartz-fibre endodontic post cemented in extracted human teeth using two cement types. Fifty-four extracted buman central incisor teeth were prepared for a tapered quartz-fibre post. Posts were cemented in 28 teeth using conventional resin cement (RelyX ARC), and 26 teeth using self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX Unicem). Posts were cyclically-loaded. Bond strengths were tested and dependability assessment was carried out. Although there was no significant difference in Weibull modulus between groups (p < 0.05), greater dependability was displayed by RelyX Unicem group. Easy application and greater dependability of self-adhesive cement may improve bonding of fibre-based posts in root canals.     

Bond strength and interfacial micromorphology of etch-and-rinse and self-adhesive resin cements to dentin

Purpose: To evaluate the microtensile bond strength and interfacial micromorphology of indirect composite restorations to dentin using three commercial resin cements after 24 hours and 30 days of water storage. Materials and Methods: The medium dentin of third human molars was exposed (N = 30, n = 10 per group). Three commercial resin cements were used to cement indirect resin composite restorations to dentin: the auto‐cured C&B Cement/All Bond 2, the dual‐cured RelyX ARC/Adper Single Bond 2, and the self‐adhesive dual‐cured RelyX Unicem. Teeth were sectioned after water storage at 37°C (24 hours and 30 days) to obtain beams with a bonded area of 0.8 mm². The specimens were tested in a universal testing machine at a 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed. Scanning electron microscopic fractographic and interfacial micromorphology analyses were performed. Data were analyzed using two‐way ANOVA and Tukey′s test (α= 0.05). Results: Mean bond strength (MPa) after 24 hours: C&B Cement 19.5 ± 3.8, RelyX ARC 40.8 ± 9.4, RelyX Unicem 31.3 ± 7.4; after 30 days: C&B Cement 24.5 ± 5.1, RelyX ARC 44.2 ± 8.5, RelyX Unicem 28.3 ± 7.1. The mean bond strengths of both dual‐cure cements were significantly higher than that obtained with C&B Cement after 24 hours. A significant increase in the bond strength of C&B Cement was verified after 30 days, reaching values statistically equivalent to those produced by RelyX Unicem and RelyX ARC. The self‐adhesive cement preserved the same level of bond strength after 30 days. Fractographic analysis revealed a prevalence of cohesive fractures in the hybrid layer for C&B Cement, mixed (cohesive in the cement, hybrid layer, and adhesive) for RelyX ARC, and cohesive in the cement for RelyX Unicem. No distinguishable hybrid layer or resin tags were observed in the interaction of RelyX Unicem with dentin. Conclusions: The particular interaction of each cement with dentin results in specific bond strength and failure patterns that varied among groups in both evaluation times. Even though the self‐adhesive cement tested exhibited no authentic hybrid layer, it was able to promote reliable adhesion with the underlying dentin.     

Self-adhesive resin cement versus zinc phosphate luting material: A prospective clinical trial begun 2003

ObjectivesThe literature demonstrates that conventional luting of metal-based restorations using zinc phosphate cements is clinically successful over 20 years. This study compared the clinical outcomes of metal-based fixed partial dentures luted conventionally with zinc phosphate and self-adhesive resin cement.MethodsForty-nine patients (mean age 54 ± 13 years) received 49 metal-based fixed partial dentures randomly luted using zinc phosphate (Richter & Hoffmann, Berlin, Germany) or self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX Unicem Aplicap, 3M ESPE, Germany) at the University Medical Center Regensburg. The core build-up material was highly viscous glass ionomer; the finishing line was in dentin. The study included 42 posterior, 5 anterior crowns and two onlays. Forty-seven restorations were made of precious alloys, 2 of non-precious alloys. The restorations were clinically examined every year. The clinical performance was checked for plaque (0–5; PI, Quigley-Hein), bleeding (0–4; PBI; Mühlemann) and attachment scores. The examination included pulp vitality and percussion tests.StatisticsMeans of scores, standard deviation, cumulative survival and complication rates were calculated using life tables.ResultsThe mean observation time was 3.16 ± 0.6 years (min: 2.0; max: 4.5 years). During that time no restoration was lost, no recementation became necessary. One endodontic treatment was performed in the self-adhesive composite group after 2.9 years. At study end bleeding (1.44 RelyX Unicem vs. 1.25 zinc phosphate) and plaque (1.64 RelyX Unicem vs. 1.0 zinc phosphate) scores showed no statistically significant difference.SignificanceThe self-adhesive resin cement performed clinically as well and can be used as easily as zinc phosphate cement to retain metal-based restorations over a 38-month observation period.     

Tensile bond strength of indirect composites luted with three new self-adhesive resin cements to dentin

Objective

The aims of this study were to evaluate the tensile bond strengths between indirect composites and dentin of 3 recently developed self-adhesive resin cements and to determine mode of failure by SEM.

Material and Methods

Exposed dentin surfaces of 70 mandibular third molars were used. Teeth were randomly divided into 7 groups: Group 1 (control group): direct composite resin restoration (Alert) with etch-and-rinse adhesive system (Bond 1 primer/adhesive), Group 2: indirect composite restoration (Estenia) luted with a resin cement (Cement-It) combined with the same etch-and-rinse adhesive, Group 3: direct composite resin restoration with self-etch adhesive system (Nano-Bond), Group 4: indirect composite restoration luted with the resin cement combined with the same self-etch adhesive, Groups 5-7: indirect composite restoration luted with self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX Unicem, Maxcem, and Embrace WetBond, respectively) onto the non-pretreated dentin surfaces. Tensile bond strengths of groups were tested with a universal testing machine at a constant speed of 1 mm/min using a 50 kgf load cell. Results were statistically analyzed by the Student''s t-test. The failure modes of all groups were also evaluated.

Results

The indirect composite restorations luted with the self-adhesive resin cements (groups 5-7) showed better results compared to the other groups (p<0.05). Group 4 showed the weakest bond strength (p>0.05). The surfaces of all debonded specimens showed evidence of both adhesive and cohesive failure.

Conclusion

The new universal self-adhesive resins may be considered an alternative for luting indirect composite restorations onto non-pretreated dentin surfaces.     

Bond strength of self-adhesive resin cements to different treated indirect composites

Objectives

The objective of this study was to determine microtensile bond strength (μTBS) to dentin of three self-adhesive and a total-etch resin cements used for luting different treated indirect composites.

Materials and methods

Composite overlays (Filtek Z250) were prepared. Their intaglio surfaces were ground with 600-grit SiC papers and randomly assigned to three different surface treatments: no treatment, silane application (RelyX Ceramic Primer), and silane agent followed by a bonding agent (Adper Scotchbond 1 XT). The composite overlays were luted to flat dentin surfaces of extracted human third molars using the following self-adhesive resin cements: RelyX Unicem, Maxcem Elite and G-Cem, and a total-etch resin cement, RelyX ARC. The bonded assemblies were stored in water (24 h, 37 °C) and subsequently prepared for μTBS testing. Beams of approximately 1 mm² were tested in tension at 1 mm/min in a universal tester (Instron 3345). Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Student–Newman–Keuls tests (α?=?0.05).

Results

A significant influence of the resin cement used was detected. Composite surface treatment and the interaction between the resin cement applied and surface treatment did not affect μTBS.

Conclusions

Surface treatment of indirect resin composite did not improve the μTBS results of dentin/composite overlay complex. Self-adhesive resin cements tested obtained lower μTBS than the total-etch resin cement RelyX ARC. Specimens luted with Maxcem Elite exhibited the highest percentage of pretesting failures.

Clinical relevance

Surface treatment of indirect resin composite with silane or silane followed by a bonding agent did not affect bond strength to dentin.     

Microleakage of various cementing agents for full cast crowns.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate microleakage and marginal gaps in full cast crown restorations bonded with six different types of cementing agents. METHODS: Sixty non-carious human premolars and molars were prepared in a standardized manner for full cast crown restorations. The mesial and distal margins were located in dentin, while the vestibular and palatal/lingual margins were located in enamel. Crowns were made from a high-gold alloy using a standardized technique. The specimens were randomized to six groups of cementing agents: one zinc-phosphate cement (Harvard cement), one conventional glass-ionomer cement (Fuji I), one resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (Fuji Plus), two standard resin cements (RelyX ARC, Panavia F), and one self-adhesive universal resin cement (RelyX Unicem). After 4 weeks of storage in distilled water at 37 degrees C, the specimens were subjected to 5000 thermocycles ranging from 5 to 55 degrees C. Then, they were placed in a silver nitrate solution, embedded in resin blocks, and vertically cut in buccolingual and mesiodistal direction. Subsequently, the objects were evaluated for microleakage and marginal gap using a high-resolution digital microscope camera. RESULTS: A number of inter-group differences were statistically significant. RelyX Unicem showed the smallest degree of microleakage both in enamel and in dentin. Panavia F und RelyX Unicem were associated with significantly larger marginal gaps than all other cementing agents. No association was observed between microleakage and marginal gap other than a weak direct correlation when using Harvard cement on enamel. SIGNIFICANCE: The cementing agents investigated revealed different sealing abilities. These differences were not associated with specific types of materials.     

不同粘接剂对二氧化锆桩固位力的影响

目的探讨不同粘接剂对二氧化锆桩与根管内牙本质粘接强度的影响。方法将60颗完整无龋坏的离体上颌中切牙自釉牙骨质界处截断牙冠,根管桩道预备,制作二氧化锆桩核。60颗牙随机分为6组,分别用磷酸锌水门汀、聚羧酸锌水门汀、玻璃离子水门汀i、Bond加LuxaCore双固化树脂、RelyX Unicem树脂、32%磷酸加ESPE RelyX Unicem树脂粘固二氧化锆桩核。万能力学试验机进行推出测试,记录粘接强度,并对数据行统计学分析。结果 32%磷酸加ESPE RelyX Unicem树脂组、ESPE RelyX Unicem树脂组i、Bond加Luxa Core树脂组、聚羧酸锌水门汀组、玻璃离子水门汀组、磷酸锌水门汀组的二氧化锆桩粘接强度分别为（15.06±1.80）MPa、（11.57±1.33）MPa（、10.42±1.24）MPa（、7.30±1.05）MPa（、6.99±0.87）MPa（、3.97±0.95）MPa,固位力依次降低。其中32%磷酸加ESPE RelyX Unicem树脂组的固位力显著高于其他组,两两比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.05）;ESPE RelyX Unicem树脂组与Luxa Core树脂组之间（P=0.590）,聚羧酸锌组和玻璃离子组之间（P=0.490）的差异均无统计学意义;磷酸锌水门汀的粘接强度最低,与其它组比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。结论临床粘固二氧化锆桩,树脂类粘接剂固位力较强,自粘接系统加用酸蚀技术可以显著提高二氧化锆桩在根管内的粘接强度。     

Adhesion of Indirect MOD Resin Composite Inlays Luted With Self-adhesive and Self-etching Resin Cements

SUMMARY This study investigated the effect of loading on the bond strength to dentin and microleakage of MOD indirect composite restorations bonded with self-adhesive and self-etching resin cements with or without acid etching of the proximal enamel margins. Class II MOD cavities were prepared in 48 molar teeth into dentin and divided into three groups of 16 teeth. Impressions were taken and indirect composite inlays fabricated (Estenia C & B). The enamel margins of the proximal boxes of half the specimens were phosphoric acid etched, and the inlays were cemented with one of three cements (Panavia F 2.0, SA Cement, or Rely X Unicem). After luting, eight teeth in each cement group were mechanically loaded at 2.5 cycles/s for 250,000 cycles. Unloaded teeth acted as controls. Teeth were stored in Rhodamine B solution for 24 hours, sectioned buccolingually at the proximal boxes to examine microleakage using confocal microscopy, and further sectioned for μTBS testing of the resin-dentin interface. Analysis of variance was performed to assess the effect of loading and acid etching on microleakage and bond strength. Acid etching had no effect on microleakage. No significant difference in the dentin bond strengths between the three cements existed after loading. Panavia F 2.0 exhibited a significant reduction in bond strength. With regard to microleakage at the proximal boxes, loading had no effect on dye penetration at the cavity floor. However, at the axial walls, loading had a significant deleterious effect on Panavia F 2.0. No difference in microleakage existed between the three cements at both sites before and after loading. In conclusion, the two tested self-adhesive cements exhibited similar bond strengths before and after loading to the self-etching resin cement. Loading reduced dentin bond strengths and increased microleakage at the resin-dentin interface. However, acid etching of the enamel margins had no significant effect on microleakage in the approximal regions of the bonded inlays.     

Marginal adaptation of three self-adhesive resin cements vs. a well-tried adhesive luting agent

This in vitro study compared the marginal adaptation of three self-adhesive composite cements with the clinically well-tried dentin adhesive system Panavia F 2.0. A total of 32 Empress 2 all-ceramic MOD-inlays (eight in each group) were luted using the self-adhesive composite cements Maxcem, Multilink Sprint, and RelyX Unicem Clicker; Panavia F 2.0 served as a clinically well-tried control. Each luted inlay underwent long-term water storage of 90 days as well as additional mechanical and thermal loading to simulate oral service. Marginal integrity was evaluated in both dentin and enamel finishing lines using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dye penetration tests. Dye penetration was lowest for Panavia followed by RelyX Unicem. Maxcem and Multilink showed a considerable dye penetration of up to 60%. After aging, SEM analysis revealed a reduction of “perfect margin” areas for Multilink Sprint and RelyX Unicem in enamel and for Maxcem and Multilink in dentin. Compared with the well-tried system Panavia—which was assumed as the golden standard of adhesive luting systems—only the self-adhesive luting agent RelyX Unicem showed similar results of marginal adaptation after long-term water storage.     

Influence of ceramic surface conditioning and resin cements on microtensile bond strength to a glass ceramic

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: It is not clear how different glass ceramic surface pretreatments influence the bonding capacity of various luting agents to these surfaces. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (microTBS) of 3 resin cements to a lithia disilicate-based ceramic submitted to 2 surface conditioning treatments. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighteen 5 x 6 x 8-mm ceramic (IPS Empress 2) blocks were fabricated according to manufacturer's instructions and duplicated in composite resin (Tetric Ceram). Ceramic blocks were polished and divided into 2 groups (n=9/treatment): no conditioning (no-conditioning/control), or 5% hydrofluoric acid etching for 20 seconds and silanization for 1 minute (HF + SIL). Ceramic blocks were cemented to the composite resin blocks with 1 self-adhesive universal resin cement (RelyX Unicem) or 1 of 2 resin-based luting agents (Multilink or Panavia F), according to the manufacturer's instructions. The composite resin-ceramic blocks were stored in humidity at 37 degrees C for 7 days and serially sectioned to produce 25 beam specimens per group with a 1.0-mm(2) cross-sectional area. Specimens were thermal cycled (5000 cycles, 5 degrees C-55 degrees C) and tested in tension at 1 mm/min. Microtensile bond strength data (MPa) were analyzed by 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey multiple comparisons tests (alpha=.05). Fractured specimens were examined with a stereomicroscope (x40) and classified as adhesive, mixed, or cohesive. RESULTS: The surface conditioning factor was significant (HF+SIL > no-conditioning) (P<.0001). Considering the unconditioned groups, the microTBS of RelyX Unicem was significantly higher (9.6 +/- 1.9) than that of Multilink (6.2 +/- 1.2) and Panavia F (7.4 +/- 1.9). Previous etching and silanization yielded statistically higher microTBS values for RelyX Unicem (18.8 +/- 3.5) and Multilink (17.4 +/- 3.0) when compared to Panavia F (15.7 +/- 3.8). Spontaneous debonding after thermal cycling was detected when luting agents were applied to untreated ceramic surfaces. CONCLUSION: Etching and silanization treatments appear to be crucial for resin bonding to a lithia disilicate-based ceramic, regardless of the resin cement used.     

Effect of thermal cycling on the bond strength of self-adhesive cements to fiber posts

The aim of this study was to assess the push-out bond strengths of self-adhesive resin cements to epoxy resin-based fiber posts after challenging by thermocycling. Thirty-six single-rooted premolars were endodontically treated, and the post-spaces were drilled to receive RelyX Fiber posts #1. Three self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX Unicem, G-Cem, and Breeze) were used for luting fiber posts. The bonded specimens were either stored for 1 month in a moist field (37°C) or submitted to thermocycling (5,000 times) prior to push-out test. The maximum force required to dislodge the post via an apical-coronal direction was recorded (megapascal). The data were statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). The factors "luting cement" and "thermocycling" significantly influenced bond strengths. The initial push-out values of RelyX Unicem and Breeze were higher than those of G-Cem. After thermocycling, the bond strength of G-Cem increased and no differences were found between groups. RelyX Unicem and Breeze bond strengths were not affected by the thermal challenge. Thermal cycling and cement type differently influence the bond strengths of self-adhesive resin cements. Self-adhesive cements can represent an option for luting fiber posts into root canal.     

Effect of selective enamel etching on clinical performance of CAD/CAM partial ceramic crowns luted with a self-adhesive resin cement

Objectives

This study was conducted to evaluate a self-adhesive resin luting cement [RelyX Unicem 3MESPE–RXU] for luting partial ceramic crowns (PCCs) with and without selective enamel etching in a prospective, randomized clinical trial.

Materials and methods

Thirty-four patients had received the intended treatment. Two PCCs (Vita Mark II; Cerec 3D; Sirona) had been placed in a split-mouth design: one with RXU without enamel etching (RXU), the other with RXU with selective enamel etching (RXU?+?E). Restorations were evaluated at baseline (BL) and after 12, 24, and 36 months (USPHS criteria). For statistical analysis, the Chi-square test was applied (α?=?0.05). Clinical survival of all restorations (n?=?68) after 3 years was determined using Kaplan–Meier analysis.

Results

Twenty three patients (12 male/11 female) were available for clinical evaluation after 3 years. 19 RXU-PCCs were placed in molars, four in premolars, 18 RXU?+?E–PCCs in molars, five in premolars. Concerning clinical changes, no significant differences were found between luting strategies RXU/RXU?+?E at all recalls. Statistically significant changes over time were observed for marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration between BL and 36 m for RXU and RXU?+?E. For RXU?+?E, postoperative hypersensitivities decreased significantly from BL (n?=?6) to 36 m (n?=?0). Of the 68 restorations originally included, eight RXU and four RXU?+?E restorations failed. At 3 years, Kaplan–Meier survival of RXU was 72.9 %, that of RXU?+?E 87.6 %. Survival rates were not statistically significant different.

Conclusions

Although clinical survival of RXU?+?E is slightly better at 3 years, restorations of both groups perform similar with respect to clinical changes over time as evaluated by modified USPHS criteria.

Clinical relevance

The self-adhesive resin cement RXU can be used in conjunction with selective enamel etching, because survival rates of PCCs in the RXU?+?E group were not lower but, as a trend, even better than without enamel etching.     

自粘接树脂水门汀与两种粗化处理的二硅酸锂陶瓷的粘接性能评价

摘要］目的：评价自粘接树脂水门汀与喷砂和氢氟酸酸蚀两种方式粗化处理的二硅酸锂陶瓷的粘接强度及耐久性。材料和方法：制作二硅酸锂瓷片183个,烧结后随机分为2组分别进行氢氟酸酸蚀和喷砂,随后根据粘接策略的不同分为RU（RelyX Unicem）、RU200(RelyXTM U200)以及RV(silane+RelyX Veneer) 3个亚组分别制作粘接试件。各组试件一半于37℃下水储24h,另一半进行20000次冷热循环,随后测试剪切粘接强度。氢氟酸酸蚀、喷砂及未进行粗化处理的陶瓷试件采用扫描电镜观察表面形貌。结果：氢氟酸组产生显著高于喷砂组的粘接强度（p<0.05）;单纯应用自粘接树脂水门汀组的粘接效果与传统树脂水门汀结合硅烷预处理组无统计学差别（p=0.057）;所有组的粘接强度在老化后均显著降低（p<0.05）。结论：氢氟酸酸蚀可以获得较氧化铝喷砂处理更佳的粘接效果;自粘接树脂水门汀在无需硅烷预处理的条件下用于二硅酸锂陶瓷的粘接可获得较好的粘接效果。     

两种不同粘接系统在玻璃纤维桩修复中的临床效果

目的 比较两种不同粘接系统用于玻璃纤维桩核修复的临床效果.方法 选取136颗已行根管治疗的患牙随机分为自酸蚀Multilink N和自粘接RelyX Unicem两组,行玻璃纤维桩+全冠修复.分别在修复后进行随访观察,比较两组患牙的临床修复成功率.结果 修复后6、12、24月,两组成功率均在97%以上,且两组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 Multilink N自酸蚀树脂水门汀和RelyX Unicem自粘接树脂水门汀用于粘接纤维桩均能获得良好的临床修复效果.     

3种树脂水门汀对CAD/CAM全瓷-牙本质剪切强度的比较

目的:评价3种树脂水门汀对CAD/CAM全瓷-牙本质剪切强度的影响。方法:选取新鲜拔除的人磨牙30颗,制备牙本质黏结面,随机分为3组(n=10),分别选用全酸蚀树脂水门汀RelyX ARC、自酸蚀树脂水门汀Clearfil DCBond和自黏结树脂水门汀RelyX Unicem对CAD/CAM硅酸锂玻璃全瓷进行黏结,测试3种树脂水门汀对CAD/CAM全瓷-牙本质的剪切强度,并通过立体显微镜观察牙本质的黏结界面。采用SPSS11.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果:RelyX ARC组的剪切强度为(15.90±6.15)MPa,Clearfil DC Bond组的剪切强度为(14.41±5.07)MPa,而RelyXUnicem组的剪切强度为(23.29±7.39)MPa,与前2组相比有显著性差异(P<0.05)。立体显微镜观察显示,3组黏结断面均位于牙本质与树脂水门汀之间。结论:自酸蚀树脂水门汀及自黏结树脂水门汀与CAD/CAM硅酸锂玻璃陶瓷修复体的黏结强度不低于传统全酸蚀树脂水门汀,且临床操作简便,为临床全瓷黏结提供了更多便利与选择。     

Microleakage and marginal gap of adhesive cements for noble alloy full cast crowns

Very limited comparative information about the microleakage in noble alloy full cast crowns luted with different types of adhesive resin cements is available. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microleakage and marginal gap of two self-adhesive resin cements with that of other types of adhesive luting cements for noble alloy full cast crowns. Fifty noncarious human premolars and molars were prepared in a standardized manner for full cast crown restorations. Crowns were made from a noble alloy using a standardized technique and randomly cemented with five cementing agents as follows: 1) GC Fuji Plus resin-modified glass ionomer cement, 2) Panavia F 2.0 resin cement, 3) Multilink Sprint self-adhesive resin cement, 4), Rely X Unicem self-adhesive resin cement with pretreatment, and 5) Rely X Unicem with no pretreatment. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37°C for two weeks and then subjected to thermocycling. They were then placed in a silver nitrate solution, vertically cut in a mesiodistal direction and evaluated for microleakage and marginal gap using a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed using a nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn multiple range test at a p<0.05 level of significance. The Rely X Unicem (with or with no pretreatment) exhibited the smallest degree of microleakage at both tooth-cement and cement-crown interfaces. The greatest amount of microleakage was found for Panavia F 2.0 resin cement followed by GC Fuji Plus at both interfaces. No statistically significant difference in the marginal gap values was found between the cementing agents evaluated (p>0.05). The self-adhesive resin cements provided a much better marginal seal for the noble alloy full cast crowns compared with the resin-modified glass ionomer or dual-cured resin-based cements.     

The effect of dentin desensitizer on shear bond strength of conventional and self-adhesive resin luting cements after aging

This study tested the impact of Gluma Desensitizer on the shear bond strength (SBS) of two conventional (RelyX ARC, Panavia 21) and two self-adhesive (RelyX Unicem, G-Cem) resin luting cements after water storage and thermocycling. Human third molars (N=880) were embedded in acrylic resin. The buccal dentin was exposed. Teeth were randomly divided into four main groups, and the following cements were adhered: 1) RelyX ARC, 2) Panavia 21, 3) RelyX Unicem, and 4) G-Cem. In half of the teeth in each group, dentin was treated with Gluma Desensitizer. In the conventional cement groups, the corresponding etchant and adhesive systems were applied. SBS of the cements was tested after 1 hour (initial); at 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 days of water storage; and at 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 days of thermocycling. SBS data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA); this was followed by the post hoc Scheffé test and a t-test. Overall, the highest mean SBS (MPa) was obtained by RelyX ARC (ranging from 14.6 ± 3.9 to 17.6 ± 5.2) and the lowest by Panavia 21 in combination with Gluma Desensitizer (ranging from 0.0 to 2.9 ± 1.0). All tested groups with and without desensitizer showed no significant decrease after aging conditions compared with baseline values (p>0.05). Only the Panavia 21/Gluma Desensitizer combination showed a significant decrease after 4 days of thermocyling compared with initial values and 1 day thermocycling. Self-adhesive cements with Gluma Desensitizer showed increased SBS after aging conditions (ranging from 7.4 ± 1.4 to 15.2 ± 3) compared with groups without desensitizer (ranging from 2.6 ± 1.2 to 8.8 ± 2.9). No cohesive failures in dentin were observed in any of the test groups. Although self-adhesive cements with and without desensitizer presented mainly adhesive failures after water storage (95.8%) and thermocyling (100%), conventional cement (RelyX ARC) showed mainly mixed failures (90.8% and 89.2%, after water storage and thermocyling, respectively). Application of the Gluma Desensitizer to dentin before cementation had a positive effect on the SBS of self-adhesive cements.     

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目的 评价3种树脂黏结系统对纤维桩的黏结强度,为临床选择纤维桩黏结材料提供实验依据.方法 于2010年2-4月,在大连理工大学实验室将巧颗经根管治疗后的离体牙随机分为3组,每组5颗,分别选用One-step全酸蚀黏结系统(A组),Clearfil DC自酸蚀黏结系统(B组)和RelyX Unicem自黏结系统(C组)黏结玻璃纤维桩于离体牙根管内,切割制备2 mm厚的薄片样本,采用微推出法于试验机上进行微推出测试,计算并比较各组样本的黏结强度.扫描电镜下观察黏结界面微观形态.结果 微推出法测试各组样本的黏结强度结果为:A组(4.6860 ±1.84645)MPa、B组(6.1000±0.36350)MPa,C组(7.0490±0.92126)MPa,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).扫描电镜观察显示:3组均可见树脂--纤维桩黏结界面较树脂--牙本质黏结界面贴合紧密,其中A组可见稀疏、短小树脂突.结论 3种黏结系统对纤维桩在根管内的黏结强度差异显著,自黏结组和自酸蚀组优于全酸蚀组.