Dentin Bond Strength Research Articles

Evaluation of different decontamination procedures on bond strength to sound and caries affected dentin using “no-wait” universal adhesive

BackgroundCurrent study aimed to evaluate the effect of different decontamination procedures on micro-shear bond strength (μSBS) of sound (SoD) and caries-affected dentin (CAD) of two universal adhesives after blood-saliva contamination.MethodsOne hundred and eighty bovine anterior teeth were prepared and allocated into the respective groups according to tested dentin substrates [SoD, CAD], universal adhesives [Clearfil Bond Universal Quick (UBQ), All-Bond-Universal (ABU)], adhesive contamination stage [none, contamination before and after adhesives light-curing], and according to decontamination procedures [no decontamination, water rinsing, adhesive rebond, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (ETDA) and chlorhexidine (CHX) application]. Universal adhesives were applied according to manufacturer instructions in self-etch (SE) bonding mode. Four composite microrods were built for each tooth. Specimens were kept in distilled water for 24 hours at 37°C before testing μSBS. Four-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests were used for data analysis.ResultsA statistically significant difference between contamination stages of both universal adhesives at different decontamination procedures for SoD and CAD. Highest μSBS was recorded for UBQ control group at SoD, while the least was recorded for light-cured ABU upon water rinsing decontamination procedure of CAD.ConclusionsProper cavity isolation is mandatory to avoid possible contamination which can dramatically affect μSBS. CHX is a potent cavity decontaminant that can restore different dentin substrates bond strength. EDTA presents a promising substitute. UBQ adhesive showed better bonding performance than ABU to both dentin substrates. Application of regular cavity decontamination approaches is highly advised in daily practice to avoid possible detrimental effect of accidental cavity contamination.

Development of a Boron Nitride-Filled Dental Adhesive System.

There is a dearth of adhesive systems capable of forming stable bonds between restorative materials and tooth surfaces. To address the concern, this study determined the effects of using methacrylate-functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) in a polymeric dental adhesive system. The bisphenol A glycidyl dimethacrylate (BisGMA):2 hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) (60:40) adhesive monomer blend with a photoinitiator was filled with 0 wt% (control), 0.1 wt%, and 1 wt% BNNSs and light cured. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was performed to determine the conversion degree of monomer double bonds (DoC). Water absorption and solubility were measured. Flexural strength and Youngs's modulus were evaluated to determine the mechanical properties of the composite adhesive system. Finally, dentin bond strength degradation and fracture mode were quantified with a microtensile bond test to confirm the bonding ability of the developed adhesive system. Results showed that the incorporation of BNNSs increased DoC (9.8% and 5.4% for 0.1 and 1 wt%, respectively), but it did not affect water sorption (101.9-119.72 (µg/mm3)), solubility (2.62-5.54 (µg/mm3)), Young's modulus (529.1-1716.1 MPa), or microtensile bond strength (46.66-54.72 MPa). Further studies are needed with varying BNNS loading percentages from 0.1 wt% to 1 wt% in order to more comprehensively determine the effect of BNNSs on dental adhesives.

The Effect of Different Sealer Removal Protocols on Micro-Tensile Bond Strength of Single Bond Plus to Dentin Exposed with Different Chemical Root Canal Irrigants: An Ex Vivo Study

Background: Chemical substances used to prepare root canals and their residuals can alter dentin surface composition, affecting restorative systems bonding to dentin. Objectives: This ex vivo study evaluated the effects of different sealer removal methods on the micro-tensile bond strength of dentin surfaces exposed using endodontic irrigants. Methods: A total of 45 extracted healthy mandibular molars were sliced from the occlusal surface to expose their dentin surface and were randomly divided into three main groups (n = 15) based on the irrigants as G1: Distilled water (control), G2: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) 5.25%, and G3: Chlorhexidine (CHX) 2%. AH Plus endodontic sealer, was applied to all exposed dentin surfaces. Each group was divided into four subgroups (SG) according to the sealer removal methods: SG1: No root canal sealer (control), SG2: Moist cotton pellet, SG3: Ethanol 95% saturated cotton pellet, SG4: Round diamond bur. The teeth were restored using single bond plus and Z250 composite and sectioned to prepare sticks for micro-tensile bond testing. Additionally, failure patterns were investigated. Comparison between experimental groups was performed using Kruskal-Wallis H and Dunn's post-hoc tests. The accepted significance level for all tests was P < 0.05. Results: A significant decrease was observed in the micro-tensile bond strength of the control group cleaned with 95% Ethanol saturated cotton pellets. In addition, the highest micro-tensile bond strength was observed in dentin cleaned through a diamond round bur and in the group irrigated with CHX. The failure modes were mainly adhesive. Conclusions: Within this study's limitations, the dentin bond strength is affected by the irrigation protocol and sealer removal method.

Pushout Bond Strength in Coronal Dentin: A Standardization Approach in Comparison to Shear Bond Strength.

To find an alternative that is closer to clinical reality in terms of cavity geometry and configuration factor, this study investigated the pushout test on in vitro adhesive testing to coronal dentin when compared to the established shear test, both in a standardized approach. For a feasible comparison between both tests, the pushout specimen was adjusted in thickness (1.03 ± 0.05 mm) and cavity diameter (1.42 ± 0.03 mm) to receive a bonding area (4.63 ± 0.26 mm2) that matches that of the shear test (4.57 ± 0.13 mm2). Though, the configuration factor between both tests differs largely (pushout 1.5 ± 0.08; shear bond 0.20 ± 0.01). The bond strength of five different adhesives (n = 20) was investigated for both tests. The pushout test registered a high number of invalid measurements (30%) due to concomitant dentin fracture during testing. In contrast to the shear test, the pushout test failed to discriminate between different adhesives (p = 0.367). Both tests differed largely from each other when comparing adhesive groups. When solely looking at the valid specimens, Weibull modulus reached higher values in the pushout approach. Conclusively, the pushout test in this specific setup does not distinguish as precisely as the shear bond test between different adhesives and needs adaption to be routinely applied in adhesive dentistry.

Fracture resistance and bonding performance after antioxidants pre-treatment in non-vital and bleached teeth.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of antioxidant solutions on fracture strength and bonding performance in non-vital and bleached (38% hydrogen peroxide) teeth. One hundred and eighty dentin specimens were obtained, 60 for each test: fracture strength, hybrid layer thickness, and bond strength. The groups (n=10) were randomly composed according to post-bleaching protocol: REST - restoration, without bleaching; BL - bleaching + restoration; SA - bleaching, 10% sodium ascorbate solution, and restoration; AT - bleaching, 10% α-tocopherol solution, and restoration; CRAN - bleaching, 5% cranberry solution, and restoration; CAP - bleaching, 0.0025% capsaicin solution, and restoration. Data were analyzed with ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn, and Qui-Square tests (α=0.05). The highest fracture strength values were observed in REST (1508.96 ±148.15 N), without significant difference for the bleached groups (p>0.05), regardless of the antioxidant use. The hybrid layer thickness in the group that was not subjected to bleaching (REST) was significantly higher than in any other group. The bond strength in the bleached and antioxidants-treated groups (SA, AT, CRAN, CAP) has no differences with the bleached group without antioxidants (BL). Adhesive failures were predominant in the groups that did not receive the antioxidant application. In conclusion, the evaluated antioxidants did not show an effect on the fracture strength, hybrid layer thickness, or bond strength of dentin bleached after endodontic treatment. The application of 10% sodium ascorbate, 10% alpha-tocopherol, 5% cranberry, or 0.0025% capsaicin solutions is not an effective step and should not be considered for the restorative protocols after non-vital bleaching.

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of dental adhesive containing biogenic silver nanoparticles decorated nanographene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) and effect on bond strength to dentine.

Our study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activities and dentin bond strengths of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and silver nano-graphene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) produced by green and chemical synthesis methods added to the dental adhesive. Ag NPs were produced by green synthesis (biogenic) (B-Ag NPs) and chemical synthesis methods (C-Ag NPs) and deposited on nGO (nano-graphene oxide). Ag NPs and Ag@nGO NCs (0.05% w/w) were added to the primer and bond (Clearfil SE Bond). Group 1: control, Group 2: nGO, Group 3: B-Ag NPs, Group 4: B-Ag@nGO NCs, Group 5: C-Ag NPs, Group 6: C-Ag@nGO NCs. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) live/dead assay analysis, MTT metabolic activity test, agar disc diffusion test, lactic acid production, and colony forming units (CFUs) tests were performed. Bond strength values were determined by the microtensile bond strength test (μTBS). Failure types were determined by evaluating with SEM. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and two-way ANOVA (p < 0.05). There was a difference between the groups in the viable bacteria ratio and lactic acid production tests (p < 0.05). When the inhibition zone and S. mutans CFUs were evaluated, there was no difference between Group 3 and Group 4 (p > 0.05), but there was a difference between the other groups (p < 0.05). When the metabolic activity of S. mutans was evaluated, there was a difference between Group 1 and other groups, and between Group 2 and Group 5, and Group 6 (p < 0.05). There was no difference between the groups in the μTBS values (p > 0.05). As a result, although the antibacterial activity of B-Ag NPs and B-Ag@nGO Ag NPs obtained by green synthesis is lower than that of chemically synthesis obtained C-Ag NPs and C-Ag@nGO NCs, they provided higher antibacterial activity compared to the control group and did not reduce μTBS. The addition of biogenic Ag NPs to the adhesive system increased the antibacterial effect by maintaining the bond strength of the adhesive. Antibacterial adhesives can increase the restoration life by protecting the tooth-adhesive interface.

Theobromine versus casein phospho-peptides/Amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride as remineralizing agents: effect on resin-dentine bond strength, microhardness, and morphology of dentine

BackgroundThis study aimed to assess the impact of theobromine and casein phospho-peptides/amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride (CPP-ACPF) on the resin-dentine bond strength, microhardness, and dentine morphology.MethodsA total of 18 sound human molars for micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS), 20 sound human premolars for microhardness, and 30 premolars for Scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) were used. Based on the pre-treatment used, teeth were split into six groups; sound dentine, demineralized dentine, and demineralized dentine treated with theobromine (Sigma Aldrich) and MI paste plus (GC International, USA) for two-time intervals; 5 min and 1 month. The bonded teeth were sectioned to produce 1 mm2 resin-dentine sticks which were evaluated for µTBS using a universal testing device (Instron 3365, USA). The dentine microhardness was tested by using the Vickers microhardness tester (Nexus 4000 TM, Netherlands). The pre-treated dentine surface was examined using SEM/EDX (Neoscope JCM-6000 plus Joel benchtop SEM, Japan). µTBS results were analysed with two-way ANOVA. Microhardness and EDX results were analysed with two-way mixed model ANOVA. The significance level was set at (p ≤ 0.05).ResultsWhile both remineralizing materials at the two-time intervals demonstrated µTBS comparable to sound dentine (46.38 ± 12.18), the demineralized group demonstrated statistically the lowest µTBS (p < 0.001). Whether used for 5 min or 1 month, theobromine significantly increased the microhardness (50.18 ± 3.43) and (54.12 ± 2.66) respectively (p < 0.001), whereas MI paste only increased the hardness (51.12 ± 1.45) after 1 month (p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe pre-treatment of demineralized dentine with theobromine for 5 min or 1 month could enhance its bond strength and microhardness while for MI paste plus, only 1-month application was efficient to ensure remineralization.

Effect of Remineralization Pretreatments on Human Dentin Permeability and Bond Strength.

This study aimed to evaluate Nd:YAG laser, calcium phosphate, and adhesive system effect as different pretreatments in different protocols on dentin permeability (DP) and bond strength (BS). Fifty human dentin discs were used (4 mm in diameter and 1,5 mm in height). Specimens were divided into five groups (n = 10): (A): adhesive system (control); (AL): adhesive system + Nd:YAG laser; (LAL): Nd:YAG laser + adhesive system + Nd:YAG laser; (PAL): calcium phosphate-based dentin desensitizer TeethMate + adhesive system + Nd:YAG laser; and group (PLAL): Nd:YAG laser + calcium phosphate-based dentin desensitizer + adhesive system + Nd:YAG laser. All materials were used according to the manufacturers' instructions. The specimens were submitted to artificial aging (5,000 thermal cycles and 12 × 104 mechanical cycles) then a bond test was performed. DP was measured using the split chamber model. Data were submitted to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), paired t-test, RM ANOVA, and Tukey test (p < 0.05). All treatments were effective in DP reduction. For BS, the groups PAL and PLAL had improved BS with a statistically significant difference of the control group (A). Nd:Yag laser irradiation and calcium phosphate-based desensitizing agents significantly reduced DP, and the association between them could improve the BS on resin-human dentin interface.

Bonding Protocols to Reverse the Bond Strength of a Universal Adhesive to Hemostatic Agent-contaminated Dentin.

To evaluate the effect of different bonding protocols on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of a universal adhesive to dentin contaminated with a hemostatic agent. Ninety-five extracted premolars were used in this study. For the μTBS test, 80 teeth were cut to expose mid-coronal dentin and randomly divided into two groups (uncontaminated dentin and hemostatic agent-contaminated dentin). Each group was further divided into five subgroups (n=8/group): 1) SE: no additional treatment, 2) ER: etching with 32% phosphoric acid, 3) CHX: rinsing with 0.2% chlorhexidine, 4) EDTA: rinsing with 17% EDTA, and 5) T40: application of universal adhesive for 40 seconds. A universal adhesive was applied followed by resin composite build-up. μTBS test was performed after 24 hours of water storage. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was calculated followed by the Duncan testing (α=0.05). The failure mode was analyzed using light microscopy. Additional teeth were prepared for energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis (n=1/group) and resin-dentin interface observation (n=2/group) using scanning electron microscopy. Adverse effects of hemostatic agent contamination on the bonding performance of a universal adhesive was found in the SE, CHX, and T40 groups (p<0.05). Fewer and shorter resin tags were observed in the SE, CHX, and T40 groups. A higher percentage of adhesive failure and mixed failure was found in contaminated dentin. All bonding protocols revealed lower amounts of Al and Cl after dentin contamination, except for the SE group. Hemostatic agent contamination adversely affected dentin bond strength. However, this bond strength could be reversed using the etch-and-rinse technique or rinsing with EDTA prior to adhesive application.

Effect of Dentin Biomodification on Resin Dentin Bond Strength

Effect of Dentin Biomodification on Resin Dentin Bond Strength

A facile method for rejuvenating the bonding efficacy of root canal sealer-smeared dentine

ObjectivesTo examine the efficacy of glycine powder air-polishing on cleaning root canal sealer-smeared dentine. MethodsDentine surfaces were contaminated with a smear of epoxy resin-based sealer or tricalcium silicate-based sealer. The contaminated surfaces were cleaned with saline, 75% ethanol, or air-polishing with glycine powder. Uncontaminated dentine was used as the control. The cleanliness of pulpal floor dentine was examined using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The effectiveness of the three cleaning protocols was examined by testing the tensile bond strength of a self-etching adhesive to the decontaminated dentine. Resin infiltration into the dentinal tubules was identified using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). ResultsMorphological examination and elemental analysis indicated that glycine powder air-polishing was more effective in removing the two sealers. Tensile bond strength of adhesive-bonded dentine was significantly reduced when either sealer was cleaned with saline or ethanol. Conversely, air-polishing restored the adhesive strength of the sealer-smeared dentine to the level of the control. Longer and denser resin tags were identified with CLSM when sealers were removed with air-polishing. ConclusionsAir-polishing with glycine powder was effective in cleaning sealer-smeared dentine, as demonstrated by the rejuvenation of the tensile bond strength of a self-etching adhesive to the decontaminated dentine. Clinical significanceGlycine powder air-polishing improves the cleanliness of root canal sealer-smeared dentine and rejuvenates adhesive bonding effectiveness.

Effect of pretreatment of root dentin surface with cold atmospheric plasma on improving the bond strength of fiber post and resin cement: In vitro study.

Achieving stable adhesion between fiber post and interradicular dentin is a challenging process in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of surface pretreatment with cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on improving the bond strength between them. Forty-eightsingle-canal mandibular premolars were cut 1 mm above the cementoenamel junctionto keep the root length of 14 mm or more. After endodontic treatment and preparation of the post space, the teeth were divided into four groups regarding the pretreatment of dentin surfaces, including normal saline, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), CAP, and CAP + EDTA groups. The data were analyzed using paired and independent t-test and one-way analysis of varianceand the significance level was set at p < .05. The bond strength was significantly higher in the coronal third than in the apical third in all the groups. Moreover, the bond strength was significantly higher in the CAP + EDTA-treated group. The bond strength increased significantly in the CAP group compared to the normal saline group. In addition, the bond strength increased significantly in the CAP or EDTA groups compared to the control group. The lowest bond strength belonged to the control group (normal saline). The surface pretreatment with CAP (alone or in combination with EDTA) played a significant role in improving the bond strength of fiber post and root canal dentin.

Effect of Antibacterial Agents on Dentin Bond Strength of Bioactive Restorative Materials.

Treating dentin surfaces with antibacterial agents prior to bonding bioactive restorations might affect their mechanical properties. In this study, we evaluated the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and chlorhexidine (CHX) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of bioactive restorative materials. Dentin discs were treated with SDF for 60 s or CHX for 20 s and bonded with four restorative materials, namely Activa Bioactive Restorative (AB), Beautifil II (BF), Fuji II LC (FJ), and Surefil One (SO). Control discs were bonded without treatment (n = 10). SBS was determined using a universal testing machine, and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used for the evaluation of the failure mode and the cross-sectional examination of adhesive interfaces. The SBS of each material between different treatments and of the different materials within each treatment were compared via a Kruskal-Wallis test. The SBS of AB and BF was significantly higher than that of FJ and SO in the control and CHX groups (p < 0.01). In the latter, SBS was higher in FJ than SO (p < 0.01). SO had a higher value with SDF compared to CHX (p = 0.01). The SBS of SDF-treated FJ was higher than that of the control (p < 0.01). SEM showed a more homogenous and improved interface of FJ and SO with SDF. Neither CHX nor SDF compromised the dentin bonding of bioactive restorative materials.

Effect of flavonoid-based experimental primers on dentin microtensile bond strength and interface morphology

ObjectivesThis study evaluated the effect of four flavonoid-based experimental primers on the dentin bond strength (μTBS) and the bonding interface morphology of an adhesive. Materials and methodsFour experimental primer solutions containing two different flavonoids (Kaempferol and Naringin) in two concentrations (10 mM and 20 mM) were applied for 30 s or 60 s on dentin after phosphoric acid etching, followed by an etch-and-rinse adhesive system. A Negative Control (NC) consisting of dentin not treated with experimental primer solutions and Positive Controls (PC) that used 0.2% chlorhexidine solution for 30 and 60 s were also tested. Eighty-eight teeth were selected for dentin μTBS (n = 8). Dentin-adhesive interface morphology (n = 4) were analyzed by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Data were analyzed by mixed three-way ANOVA (μTBS) and two-way ANOVA (CLSM) (α = 0.05). Dentin μTBS was analyzed at 24 h and one-year, while the bonding interface morphology was evaluated at 24 h. ResultsRegarding μTBS, no statistical difference was found between the experimental groups and NC at 24 h. However, most experimental primers applied for 60 s presented higher values compared to NC at one-year. Hybrid layer formation and adhesive infiltration was observed in all groups by CLSM. ConclusionsThe application of flavonoid-based experimental primers for 60 s was able to produce higher μTBS than those obtained with NC and PC after one-year of artificial aging, without interfering with interface morphology.

Evaluation of a novel primer containing isocyanate group on dentin bonding durability.

To evaluate the benefits of a novel dentin-bonding primer, namely, isocyanate-terminated urethane methacrylate precursor (UMP), which can form covalent bonds with demineralized dentin collagen. The synthesized and purified UMP monomer was characterized and tested its effects on the degree of conversion (DC) and wettability of an acetone-based dental adhesive. Then UMP primers of different concentrations were formulated and used to prepare adhesive specimens, which were compared with solvent-treated groups. Primer-treated specimens with and without aging were also compared. To evaluate the bonding interface, microtensile strength tests, nano-indentation tests and nanoleakage- eavaluation were performed using a field-emission scanning electron microscope and nano-indenter. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 software with significance set at α=0.05 using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and two-way ANOVA to characterize the effects of the primer. Treatment with the UMP primer promoted the DC and wettability of the adhesive on the demineralized dentin surface (P<0.05); it also increased the bond strength of the aged dentin bonding interface (P<0.05). Nanoleakage was reduced; the bonding interface became more stable, and the continuity and strength of the hybrid layer improved (P<0.05) following UMP treatment. The application of 5mM UMP as a primer for dentin bonding could lead to a stable bonding interface and long-lasting bonding effects. The use of 5mM UMP primer developed in this study could improve dentin bonding durability and has excellent clinical application prospects.

Effect of Naturally Derived Dentin Bio-modifiers on Immediate and Long-Term Bond Strength of Etch and Rinse Adhesive to Dentin

Purpose: To investigate the effect of 10% Proanthocyanidin (PA) rich grape seedextract (GSE) and cardanol oil applied for 60s on immediate and long-term shearbond strength (SBS) of etch and rinse to dentin. Materials and methods: The occlusalsurfaces of forty two samples were ground to expose flat superficial dentin surfaces.The samples were divided into 3 groups; Group A1 (control group) without any pretreatment,Group A2 (10 % GSE), Group A3 (cardanol). Pre-treatments were appliedfor 60s and then washed away for 30s. Each group was further randomly subdividedinto two groups (n=7) according to the storage time (immediate 24 hours) and (longtermsix months period). Shear bond strength (SBS) was tested using a universal testingmachine at a cross head speed of 0.5mm/min. Data was tabulated and presented asmean and standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey’s test for pairwise andPaired student t-test was performed between paired groups. Results: All pre-treatmentgroups showed statistically no significant SBS values after 24 hours of storage. Whileat 6 months storage, group A3 showed the highest SBS mean value followed bygroup A2 while Control Group recorded the lowest shear bond strength mean value.Conclusion: Natural dentin Bio-modifiers are considered effective in improving theshear bond strength of the bonded interface and the Bond strength of dentin is affectedby the storage time.

Effect of Naturally Derived Dentin Bio-modifiers on Immediate and Long-Term Bond Strength of Etch and Rinse Adhesive to Dentin

Purpose: To investigate the effect of 10% Proanthocyanidin (PA) rich grape seedextract (GSE) and cardanol oil applied for 60s on immediate and long-term shearbond strength (SBS) of etch and rinse to dentin. Materials and methods: The occlusalsurfaces of forty two samples were ground to expose flat superficial dentin surfaces.The samples were divided into 3 groups; Group A1 (control group) without any pretreatment,Group A2 (10 % GSE), Group A3 (cardanol). Pre-treatments were appliedfor 60s and then washed away for 30s. Each group was further randomly subdividedinto two groups (n=7) according to the storage time (immediate 24 hours) and (longtermsix months period). Shear bond strength (SBS) was tested using a universal testingmachine at a cross head speed of 0.5mm/min. Data was tabulated and presented asmean and standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey’s test for pairwise andPaired student t-test was performed between paired groups. Results: All pre-treatmentgroups showed statistically no significant SBS values after 24 hours of storage. Whileat 6 months storage, group A3 showed the highest SBS mean value followed bygroup A2 while Control Group recorded the lowest shear bond strength mean value.Conclusion: Natural dentin Bio-modifiers are considered effective in improving theshear bond strength of the bonded interface and the Bond strength of dentin is affectedby the storage time.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Two Different Dentin Biomodifiers on Shear Bond Strength of Dentin and Resin Interface: A Comparative Study

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Two Different Dentin Biomodifiers on Shear Bond Strength of Dentin and Resin Interface: A Comparative Study

The Effect of Antioxidants on Dentin Bond Strength after Application of Common Endodontic Irrigants: A Systematic Review.

The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate how an antioxidant treatment would influence the immediate bond strength of dental adhesives to endodontically treated dentine. Scientific evidence was researched in five databases using selected descriptors. Two independent reviewers conducted the investigation and assessed the data and methodological quality of the studies. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were specified for article selection; only studies in English and published between 2001 and 2022 were evaluated. A total of 18 studies were selected and analysed. According to most studies, the irrigation procedure and substrate preparation in endodontic therapy may affect the immediate bond strength. Antioxidants can improve bond strength and adhesion following the use of the most frequently used irrigants in root canal treatments. Therefore, antioxidant treatment can be considered a proper technique to enhance the bond strength of endodontically treated teeth.

Adjunctive use of Er, Cr: YSGG laser, Potassium titanyl Phosphate laser, and photosensitizer on extrusion bond strength of radicular dentin to bioceramic sealers.

To assess the impact of adjunctive final root canal disinfection regime curcumin photosensitizer (CP) activated by Photodynamic therapy (PDT), Er, Cr: YSGG laser (ECL), and Potassium titanyl Phosphate (KTP) laser on the bond integrity of two endodontic Bioceramic (BC) sealers. Decoration of eighty human single-rooted teeth was performed up to a cementoenamel junction. After instrumentation, all samples were irrigated with 2.25% NaOCl solution followed by 17% EDTA. The specimens were divided arbitrarily into 8 groups (n=10) based on the adjunctive final irrigation method used. Group 1 and 5 (Control): No adjunctive regime, cleaned using 2.25% NaOCl+17% EDTA, group 2 and group 6: CP activated by PDT, Group 3 and Group 7 using ECL, Group 4 and Group 8: KTP laser. Following disinfection samples in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 were obturated using Sankin apatite root canal sealer (SARS). Specimens in groups 5, 6, 7, and 8 were obturated using Pro-root endo sealer (PRES). Sectioning of samples was performed. The sectioned specimens were subjected to a compressive loading exerted via a steel plunger moving at a 0.5mm/min crosshead speed till debonding. Means and standard deviations (SD) of EBS of BC sealer with the root canal dentin were assessed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Post Hoc Tukey multiple comparison tests. The level of significance was measured at p=0.05. The coronal section of samples in group 5 (Na-E-PRES) exhibited the highest bond value. The lowest PBS was displayed by the middle third of specimens in group 6. Group 1 (Na-E-SARS), group 3 (Na-E-ECL-SARS), group 5 (Na-E-PRES), and group 7 (Na-E-ECL-PRES) exhibited comparable bond values (p>0.05). Whereas, group 2 (Na-E-PDT-SARS) and group 4 (Na-E-PTPL-SARS), group 6 (Na-E-PDT-PRES), and group 8 (Na-E-PTPL-PRES) were found to be comparable (p>0.05). Adjunctive use of Er, Cr: YSGG laser displayed better extrusion bond strength with BC root canal sealer compared to CP activated by PDT and KTP laser. Bond strength is influenced by the type of irrigation.