Regional bond strengths to root canal dentin of fiber posts luted with three cementation systems

This study evaluated the influence of the cementation system on the regional push-out bond strength and failure pattern of fiber posts to radicular dentin. The roots of 48 extracted human incisors were prepared and divided into 3 groups (n = 16), according to the cementation system: AdperScotchbond Multi-Purpose + resin cement RelyX ARC (SBMP+ARC); Adper SingleBond 2 + RelyX ARC (SB+ARC) and; RelyX U100 self-adhesive resin cement (U100). The posts were cemented as per manufacturer's instructions for each cementation system. After 1 week, the roots were sectioned transversely into 6 discs. Two discs were obtained from the cervical, middle and apical thirds and the push-out test was carried out. The failure pattern was examined on all debonded specimens. The data were analyzed by two-way repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey's test. When U100 was used, no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) was observed among the different root regions. Statistically higher push-out bond strength values were detected in the cervical third for SBMP+ARC and SB+ARC (p<0.05). The U100 showed significantly more mixed failures than SBMP+ARC in the apical third (p<0.05). In conclusion, the self-adhesive cement RelyX U100 was the only cement not sensitive to the root canal region.     

The effect of different adhesive system applications on push-out bond strengths of glass fiber posts

PURPOSE

Over the past years, the adhesion of fiber posts luted with simplified adhesive systems has been a matter of great interest. The aim of this study was to assess the post retentive potential of a self-adhesive resin cement using different adhesive systems to compare the push-out bond strengths of fiber posts.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The post spaces of 56 mandibular premolar roots were prepared and divided into 4 experimental groups and further divided into 2 subgroups according to testing time (n=7). The fiber posts (Rely X Fiber Post) were luted with a self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX Unicem) and one of the following adhesive systems: no adhesive, a total-etch adhesive resin (Single Bond), a two-step self-etch adhesive resin (Clearfil SE Bond) and a one-step self-etch adhesive resin (Clearfil S3 Bond). Each root was cut horizontally, and 1.5 mm thick six root segments were prepared. Push-out tests were performed after one week or three months (0.5 mm/min). Statistical analysis were performed with three-way ANOVA (α=.05).

RESULTS

Cervical root segments showed higher bond strength values than middle segments. Adhesive application increased the bond strength. For one week group, the total-etch adhesive resin Single Bond showed higher bond strength than the self-adhesive resin cement RelyX Unicem applied without adhesive resin at middle region. For 3 months group, the two-step self-etch adhesive resin Clearfil SE Bond showed the highest bond strength for both regions. Regarding the time considered, Clearfil SE Bond 3 months group showed higher bond strength values than one week group.

CONCLUSION

Using the adhesive resins in combination with the self-adhesive resin cement improves the bond strengths. The bond strength values of two-step self-etch adhesive resin Clearfil SE Bond improved as time passes.     

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.     

Comparison of the push-out strength of two fiber post systems dependent on different types of resin cements

The purpose of this study was to compare the push-out strength of glass fiber posts dependent on the resin cement. One hundred human teeth were divided into five groups (n = 20). Two glass fiber post systems (DT Light SL (DTSL) and RelyX Fiber Post (RF)) were used. DTSL posts were cemented with one "etch & rinse" system (ER) or one of three self-adhesive resin cements (SA). The RF posts were cemented with RelyX Unicem. Afterwards, half of the specimens were thermocycled (TC; 5°C/55°C, 5,000 cycles). All specimens were cut into disks (thickness, 2 mm). The push-out test was performed (crosshead speed, 1 mm/min), fracture types were determined (×25 and ×40 magnification), and statistical analysis was performed (one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheffe test, p < 0.05). One-way ANOVA showed a significant influence of the resin cement on the push-out strength of the glass fiber posts before thermocycling (p < 0.001). After TC, no significant differences were detected. Microscopic evaluation showed mainly adhesive failures between post and cement for ER or mixed fractures for SA. The bond strength of adhesively cemented glass fiber posts is not dependent on the type of resin cement after TC. The use of SA can lead to bond strength values comparable to ER. Self-adhesive resin cements could be used just as well as resin cements with "etch & rinse" adhesive systems for the cementation of glass fiber posts.     

Evaluation of four cementation strategies on the push-out bond strength between fiber post and root dentin

This trial used push-out testing to evaluate four different fiber post cementation strategies. Specimens of bovine mandibular teeth were randomly allocated into four groups according to cementation strategies (n = 10): ScotchBond MultiPurpose and RelyX ARC (Group 1); AdheSE and Multilink Automix (Group 2); phosphoric acid and RelyX U100 (Group 3); and RelyX U100 (Group 4). Four slices from each specimen (2.0 mm thick) were obtained for the push-out test. All slices were analyzed for failure mode after testing. A one-way ANOVA showed differences between the groups (P = 0.002). A Tukey test indicated that Group 1 had the highest bond strength values (13.96 ± 6.41 MPa). Groups 2 (6.58 ± 2.14 MPa), 3 (5.85 ± 2.57 MPa), and 4 (8.19 ± 2.28 MPa) had similar bond strengths, but all of them were lower than Group 1. A three-step total etching adhesive system, associated with a conventional resin cement, might be a good alternative for fiber post cementation.     

Is adhesive cementation of endodontic posts necessary?

Recently, the appropriate, durable bond of adhesive systems and composite resin cements to retain endodontic posts was challenged. The question arises whether it would be possible to place glass fiber posts in a less technique sensitive conventional nonadhesive approach. The influence of nonadhesive, self-adhesive, and etch-and-rinse systems on load capability of postendodontic restorations was studied. Human maxillary central incisors were divided into 4 groups (n = 10). Teeth were endodontically treated and restored by using glass fiber posts luted with different cements/composite resin combinations: (1) RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany)/Clearfil Core (Kuraray Europe, Duesseldorf, Germany), (2) RelyX Unicem/LuxaCore, (3) zinc phosphate cement/Clearfil, and (4) LuxaCore (DMG, Hamburg, Germany)/Clearfil. A 2 mm-ferrule preparation was performed. All specimens received adhesively luted all-ceramic crowns and were exposed to thermal cycling and mechanical loading before subsequent static loading. Significant differences between the experimental groups regarding load capability and fracture patterns were observed. The conventional non-adhesive post cementation is less reliable to withstand simulated functional forces compared to adhesive approaches.     

Translucent fiber post cementation using light- and dual-curing adhesive techniques and a self-adhesive material: Push-out test

Objectives

To compare, by means of the push-out test, the interfacial strength of two dual resin cements and one light-curing cement when used in translucent fiber post cementation.

Methods

Thirty-nine, endodontically treated, single canal, extracted human bicuspids were selected. Translucent fiber posts (RelyX Fiber Post) were luted into the root canal using three resinous luting systems (n = 13). Dual-curing technique (DC): the specimens were treated with Excite DSC and RelyX ARC, which were light-cured simultaneously through the post for 60 s. Self-adhesive dual-curing technique (SADC): the specimens were treated with RelyX Unicem, which was light-cured through the post for 60 s. Light-curing technique (LC): the specimens were treated with Excite DSC and Tetric Flow, which were simultaneously light-cured through the post for 60 s. The specimens were transversally sectioned into six slices in order to perform the push-out test. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by the Tukey–Kramer test for post-hoc comparisons at α = 0.05.

Results

At every region, results did not show any statistical difference between the DC and LC techniques. With the LC technique bond strength values were lower at the apical region than those recorded at the coronal and middle regions. At the coronal and middle regions, bond strength values for the SADC technique were lower than those resulting when using the other two techniques. At the apical region, there was not significant difference in bond strength between the luting techniques tested.

Conclusions

The interfacial strength between light-curing cement and root canal is equivalent to the interfacial strength between dual-curing cement and root canal.     

Push-out strength of fiber posts depending on the type of root canal filling and resin cement

The purpose of this study was to analyze the push-out strength of two fiber post systems/resin cements (RelyX Unicem/RelyX Fiber Post (RLX) and Variolink II/DT Light SL (VL)) depending on the root canal filling (RF). One hundred sixty extracted human teeth were divided into four groups: gutta-percha/AH Plus (GP), gutta-percha/Guttaflow (GF), pre-existing root canal filling (PRF), and without root canal filling (WRF). After root canal treatment, fiber posts were inserted using either RelyX® or Variolink II®/Excite DSC®. Half of the specimens were thermocycled (TC, 5,000 cycles, 5–55°C). All specimens were subjected to the push-out test (crosshead speed 1 mm/min). Three-way ANOVA showed a significant influence of either the RF or the resin cement/post system (p?p?=?0.001; WRF 16.5?±?6.4 vs 8.0?±?5.0, p?=?0.004) before TC. No differences were found after TC. The fracture mode analysis for VL showed mainly adhesive fractures between post and cement. For RLX, mixed fractures between post and tooth and between tooth and cement were predominantly determined. The adhesion of resin cements/post systems could be dependent on the type of RF. Higher bond strength values were found for the conventional (“etch and rinse”) adhesive than for the “self-adhesive resin cement.”     

Push-out bond strength of fiberglass posts cemented with adhesive and self-adhesive resin cements according to the root canal surface

ObjectiveEvaluating the bond strength of fiberglass posts cemented with different resin cements. Materials and Methods: Seventy freshly extracted roots of healthy human canines were endodontically treated and prepared to receive fiberglass posts. The roots were randomly divided into seven groups: (G1) RelyX ARC, (G2) Enforce, (G3) BisCem, (G4) Duo-Link, (G5) Cement Post, (G6) Variolink II, and (G7) RelyX U200. After post cementation, the specimens were sectioned perpendicularly to the root axis using a high-speed diamond disc, totaling 340 specimens. The strength values obtained in the push-out test were submitted to two-factor ANOVA and Tukey test (p = 0.05). Results: The root thirds (p = 0.001) and the type of cement (p = 0.001) influenced the bond strength values. The relation between these two factors was also significant (p = 0.011). Conclusions: The bond strength of self-adhesive resin cements was significantly higher as compared to other cements. Besides the cervical third in roots cemented with conventional cements types presented the highest bond strength values (p < 0.05).     

Influence of cement thickness and mechanical cycling on the push-out bond strength between posts and root dentin

The aim of this study was to assess the influence of mechanical cycling and cement thickness on the bond strength between fiber posts and root dentin. Forty bovine teeth were sectioned (16 mm) and randomly assigned to four groups (n = 10). Specimens in Groups 1 and 2 were cemented using a thinner cement layer, while specimens in Groups 3 and 4 were cemented using a thicker cement layer. Groups 2 and 4 were submitted to mechanical cycling. Four slices per specimen were produced and submitted to push-out testing. Bond strength values were not affected by mechanical cycling (P = 0.2893), although the thickness of the cement layer did affect bond strengths (P = 0.0059, thinner > thicker). Tukey's test showed that Group 1 (19.27 MPa) had a higher mean bond strength value than Group 3 (12.4 MPa) and Group 4 (13.6 MPa), while Group 2 (15.0 MPa) was statistically similar to all groups. These results indicate that a thicker cement layer negatively affected the push-out bond strength between a fiber post and root dentin, regardless of whether the specimens were subjected to mechanical cycling.     

Adhesive cementation of zirconia posts to root dentin: evaluation of the mechanical cycling effect

This study evaluated the effect of mechanical cycling on the bond strength of zirconia posts to root dentin. Thirty single-rooted human teeth were transversally sectioned to a length of 16 mm. The canal preparation was performed with zirconia post system drills (CosmoPost, Ivoclar) to a depth of 12 mm. For post cementation, the canals were treated with total-etch, 3-steps All-Bond 2 (Bisco), and the posts were cemented with Duolink dual resin cement (Bisco). Three groups were formed (n = 10): G1 - control, no mechanical cycling; G2 - 20,000 mechanical cycles; G3 - 2,000,000 mechanical cycles. A 1.6-mm-thick punch induced loads of 50 N, at a 45 degrees angle to the long axis of the specimens and at a frequency of 8 Hz directly on the posts. To evaluate the bond strengths, the specimens were sectioned perpendicular to the long axis of the teeth, generating 2-mm-thick slices, approximately (5 sections per teeth), which were subjected to the push-out test in a universal testing machine at a 1 mm/min crosshead speed. The push-out bond strength was affected by the mechanical cycling (1-way ANOVA, p = .0001). The results of the control group (7.7 +/- 1.3 MPa) were statistically higher than those of G2 (3.9 +/- 2.2 MPa) and G3 (3.3 +/- 2.3 MPa). It was concluded that the mechanical cycling damaged the bond strength of zirconia posts to root dentin.     

通用型粘接剂和树脂水门汀对氧化锆剪切粘接强度的影响

目的 研究通用型粘接剂和树脂水门汀对氧化锆陶瓷剪切粘接强度和耐久性的影响。方法 氧化锆陶瓷烧结制作20 mm×10 mm×10 mm和10 mm×10 mm×10mm两种尺寸的试件,实验分为12组,将这2种试件分别采用不同的树脂水门汀（RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、Clearfil SAC自粘接树脂水门汀）和通用粘接剂（无粘接剂、Scotchbond通用粘接剂、Clearfil SE One粘接剂）在不同的储存条件（水浴、水浴+冷热循环）下进行粘接。测试剪切粘接强度,分析断裂形态。结果 水门汀（F=8.41,P<0.01）和粘接剂（F=30.34,P<0.01）对氧化锆剪切粘接强度的影响有统计学意义;储存条件对剪切粘接强度的影响无统计学意义（F=1.83,P=0.18）。RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、无粘接剂、水浴+冷热循环储存时的剪切粘接强度最低（14.02 MPa±6.86 MPa）,RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、Scotchbond通用粘接剂、水浴+冷热循环储存时的剪切粘接强度最高（54.12 MPa±8.37 MPa）。结论 通用型粘接剂可提高树脂水门汀对氧化锆的粘接耐久性。非自粘接的树脂水门汀如不使用通用型粘接剂则其粘接耐久性下降。     

不同粘接方法对纤维桩在不同根管深度内粘接强度影响的薄片推出实验

[摘要] 目的 较4种粘接方法在不同根管深度内对纤维桩粘接强度的影响。方法 选取28颗离体上颌单根管前牙,常规根管治疗和桩道预备后根据粘接方法随机分为四组。Ⅰ:全酸蚀组(LuxaBond+LuxaCore);Ⅱ:自酸蚀组(iBond+Lux-aCore);Ⅲ:自粘接组(RelyXUnicem);Ⅳ:酸蚀加自粘接组(32%磷酸+RelyXUnicem)对纤维桩进行粘接,之后将粘接有纤维桩的牙切割成1mm厚度的薄片,记录根段部位,将薄片分为根管冠部、中部和尖部三个亚组,进行推出测试后记录薄片推出力值和薄片破坏方式。结果 Ⅰ组和Ⅳ组分别和Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组粘接强度有显著差异(P<0.05),Ⅰ组和Ⅳ组间粘接强度差别无统计学意义(P>0.05);根管冠部粘接强度显著高于尖部(P<0.05)。结论全酸蚀粘接系统粘接强度高于自粘接和自酸蚀系统;自粘接系统加用酸蚀技术可以显著提高纤维桩在根管内的粘接强度;纤维桩在根管内的粘接强度根管冠部大于尖部。     

通用型粘接剂和树脂水门汀对氧化锆 剪切粘接强度的影响

目的 研究通用型粘接剂和树脂水门汀对氧化锆陶瓷剪切粘接强度和耐久性的影响。方法 氧化锆陶瓷烧结制作20 mm×10 mm×10 mm和10 mm×10 mm×10mm两种尺寸的试件,实验分为12组,将这2种试件分别采用不同的树脂水门汀（RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、Clearfil SAC自粘接树脂水门汀）和通用粘接剂（无粘接剂、Scotchbond通用粘接剂、Clearfil SE One粘接剂）在不同的储存条件（水浴、水浴+冷热循环）下进行粘接。测试剪切粘接强度,分析断裂形态。结果 水门汀（F=8.41,P<0.01）和粘接剂（F=30.34,P<0.01）对氧化锆剪切粘接强度的影响有统计学意义;储存条件对剪切粘接强度的影响无统计学意义（F=1.83,P=0.18）。RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、无粘接剂、水浴+冷热循环储存时的剪切粘接强度最低（14.02 MPa±6.86 MPa）,RelyX Ultimate树脂水门汀、Scotchbond通用粘接剂、水浴+冷热循环储存时的剪切粘接强度最高（54.12 MPa±8.37 MPa）。结论 通用型粘接剂可提高树脂水门汀对氧化锆的粘接耐久性。非自粘接的树脂水门汀如不使用通用型粘接剂则其粘接耐久性下降。     

Effect of two fiber post types and two luting cement systems on regional post retention using the push-out test.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate regional root canal push-out bond strengths for two fiber-reinforced post types using two adhesive systems. METHODS: The crowns of 24 recently extracted sound maxillary central incisors were sectioned transversely 2 mm coronal to the labial cemento-enamel junction, and the roots treated endodontically. Following standardized post space preparations, fiber-reinforced posts (C-POST; AESTHETI-PLUS) were placed using two adhesive systems (acid-etch ONE-STEP PLUS/C&B CEMENT; self-adhesive RelyX Unicem), in four equal groups. Push-out bond strength tests were performed at four sites in each root. Results were analyzed using split-plot ANOVA, with a=0.05 for statistical significance. RESULTS: AESTHETI-PLUS quartz fiber-reinforced posts showed significantly higher push-out strengths than C-POST carbon fiber-reinforced posts (P<0.0001). The separate acid-etch adhesive system resulted in significantly higher bond strengths than the self-etch self-adhesive system (P<0.0001). Bond strengths decreased significantly from coronal to apical root canal regions (P<0.0001). SIGNIFICANCE: The quartz fiber-reinforced post placed using the separate acid-etch adhesive system provided significantly better post retention than the carbon fiber-reinforced post placed using the self-etch self-adhesive system.     

Push-out stress for fibre posts luted using different adhesive strategies

The influence of thermocycling on the bond strength of fibre posts cemented with different luting approaches was investigated. A total of 84 human incisors were selected for the study. Sixty teeth were assigned to one of the following adhesive/cement combinations for push-out bond-strength evaluation: group 1, XP Bond/CoreXFlow + DT Light-Post; group 2, Panavia F 2.0 + Tech 21; or group 3, RelyX Unicem + RelyX. Bonded specimens were cut into 1-mm-thick slabs and either thermocycled (40,000 cycles) or stored in artificial saliva (control specimens) before push-out bond-strength testing. Additional specimens were processed for quantitative interfacial nanoleakage analysis. Thermocycling decreased the bond strength in specimens of groups 2 and 3, but did not affect the specimens from group 1. No difference was observed among luting approaches in control specimens. Thermocycling resulted in increased silver nitrate deposition (i.e. interfacial nanoleakage) in all groups. Within the limitations of the study, the use of an etch-and-rinse adhesive in combination with a dual-cure cement to lute fiber posts is the most stable luting procedure if compared with a self-etch resin-based cement or a self-adhesive cement, as assayed by thermocycling of the bonded specimens.     

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。     

The influence of operator variability on adhesive cementation of fiber posts

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the operator's experience on the outcome of fiber post cementation using an etch-and-rinse acetone-based adhesive. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen human anterior teeth were used in the study. One trained operator performed the endodontic procedures and prepared the roots for the insertion and cementation of the posts. At this point, teeth were divided into 3 groups and distributed to 3 operators to lute the posts: an expert operator (EO), a moderately experienced operator (ME), and an operator with a low level of experience (LE). Quartz fiber posts (DT Light Post #1 or #2, RTD) were used. Posts were cemented using Prime&Bond NT Dual Cure adhesive system (Dentsply Caulk) in combination with the dual-curing resin cement Calibra (Dentsply Caulk). The post retention was assessed with the "thin-slice" push-out test. One-way ANOVA was performed to examine the effect of the operator on push-out strength, followed by post-hoc multiple comparisons using Tukey's test, with the significance level set at alpha = 95%. RESULTS: The results of push-out strength testing were as follows: EO (12.44+/-3.63 MPa), ME (11.68+/-2.64 MPa), LE (11.18+/-3.12 MPa). No statistically significant differences were determined among the three groups. CONCLUSION: There was no statistically significant difference in the retention measured for fiber posts luted by operators with different levels of clinical experience. Given the parameters of this investigation, the level of operator experience in luting fiber posts does not affect post retention under laboratory conditions.     

Evaluation of the adhesion of fiber posts to intraradicular dentin

The interfacial strength and ultrastructure of a total-etch, self-etch and self-adhesive resin cement used to lute endodontic glass fiber posts (FRC Postec, Ivoclar-Vivadent) was assessed with the "thin-slice" push-out test and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The tested adhesive cements were Variolink II (Ivoclar-Vivadent), Panavia 21 (Kuraray Co) and RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE). In each group, seven posted roots were used for push-out tests and two were processed for TEM observations. The interfacial strength achieved by Variolink II (10.18 +/- 2.89 MPa) was significantly higher than Panavia (5.04 +/- 2.81 MPa) and RelyX Unicem (5.01 +/- 2.63 MPa), which were comparable to each other. TEM micrographs of the interface between Variolink II and intraradicular dentin revealed that the smear layer was totally removed and an 8-10 micron thick hybrid layer was formed. In the other group specimens, the smear layer was not completely dissolved and smear plugs were retained. Gaps were present between the hybridized complex and the adhesive layer in the Panavia 21 specimens and between the smear layer and underlying root dentin in the RelyX Unicem specimens. Interfacial strengths and microscopic findings were in agreement and indicated that the bonding potential of the total-etch resin cement was greater. The acidic-resin monomers responsible for substrate conditioning in Panavia 21 and RelyX Unicem appeared unable to effectively remove the thick smear layer created on root dentin during post space preparation.     

Morphological and bond strength evaluation of different resin cements to root dentin

This study correlated the morphological characteristics with the bond strengths of various resin cements used for bonding fiber posts to root canal dentin. Fifty glass-fiber posts (FRC Postec Plus) were luted into the root canals of extracted human anterior teeth using five resin cements ( n  = 10): Panavia F 2.0, PermaFlo DC, Variolink II, RelyX Unicem, and Clearfil Core. Before insertion of the post, the adhesive systems were labeled with fluorescein and the resin cement was labeled with rhodamine isothiocyanate. The roots were sectioned into three slices (of 2 mm thickness), and each slice was analyzed using confocal laser scanning microscopy in dual fluorescence mode to determine hybrid layer thickness, the number of resin tags, and the number of broken tags. Bond strengths were measured using a micro push-out test. Bond strengths to root canal dentin, as well as the morphological characteristics, were significantly affected by the materials. However, these factors did not correlate. The self-adhesive resin cement, which showed the formation of a hybrid layer and resin tags only sporadically, had the highest bond strengths. These results indicate that chemical interactions between the adhesive cement and hydroxyapatite may be more crucial for root dentin bonding than the ability of the same material to hybridize dentin.