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Öztürk ANS, Harorli OT. Bulk-fill composite in challenging cavities: conversion rate, solubility, and water absorption analysis. Odontology 2024; 112:718-728. [PMID: 38085386 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-023-00873-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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In a deep, curved cavity, polymerization of a bulk fill composite can be challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the solubility, water absorption, and conversion rate of bulk-fill composite samples prepared using molds with various slope angles. Bulk-fill composite resin (Filtek One Bulk Fill) was placed into cylindrical Teflon molds with a depth of 4 mm, angled at varying degrees (90°, 75°, 60°, 45°). Two different LED light-curing units (VALO Cordless, iLed Curing Light) were used to cure the samples. Polymerizations were performed at three different distances (0 mm, 2 mm, and 4 mm). Five samples per group were used, resulting in a total of 24 groups. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer was utilized to evaluate the conversion levels of the samples. Water sorption and solubility values were determined by storing the composites in distilled water at 37 °C for 21 days. The VALO light-curing unit applied closest to samples inserted in a 90° angulation mold had the highest mean degree of conversion (41.55%), while iLED light-curing unit group that applied from 4 mm to the samples inserted in a 45° angulation mold had the lowest mean conversion (8.97%). The angle of the cavity and the distance at which the light-curing unit is applied significantly affected bulk-fill composite resin conversion. In addition, the choice of light-curing unit impacted the conversion levels. However, with the tested conditions, the water sorption and solubility values of polymerized composite resin samples remain unaffected by these factors.
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- Asu Nur Sandıkçı Öztürk
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, 07070, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, 07070, Antalya, Turkey.
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Özduman ZC, Oglakci B, Halacoglu Bagis DM, Aydogan Temel B, Eliguzeloglu Dalkilic E. Comparison of a Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite with Different Types of Composite Resins. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3628. [PMID: 37688254 PMCID: PMC10490203 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was a comprehensive evaluation and comparison of the physical and mechanical properties of a newly developed nano-sized hydroxyapatite fiber-reinforced composite with other fiber-reinforced and particle-filled composites. Commercially available eight composite resins (3 fiber-reinforced and 5 particle-filled) were used: Fiber-reinforced composites: (1) NovaPro Fill (Nanova): newly developed nano-sized hydroxyapatite fiber-reinforced composite (nHAFC-NF); (2) Alert (Pentron): micrometer-scale glass fiber-reinforced composite (µmGFC-AL); (3) Ever X Posterior (GC Corp): millimeter-scale glass fiber-reinforced composite (mmGFC-EX); Particle-filled composites: (4) SDR Plus (Dentsply) low-viscosity bulk-fill (LVBF-SDR); (5) Estelite Bulk Fill (Tokuyama Corp.) low-viscosity bulk-fill (LVBF-EBF); (6) Filtek Bulk Fill Flow (3M ESPE) low-viscosity bulk-fill (LVBF-FBFF); (7) Filtek Bulk Fill (3M ESPE) high-viscosity bulk-fill (HVBF-FBF); and (8) Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE): microhybrid composite (µH-FZ). For Vickers microhardness, cylindrical-shaped specimens (diameter: 4 mm, height: 2 mm) were fabricated (n = 10). For the three-point bending test, bar-shaped (2 × 2 × 25 mm) specimens were fabricated (n = 10). Flexural strength and modulus elasticity were calculated. AcuVol, a video image device, was used for volumetric polymerization shrinkage (VPS) evaluations (n = 6). The polymerization degree of conversion (DC) was measured on the top and bottom surfaces with Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR; n = 5). The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey HSD, Welsch ANOVA, and Games-Howell tests (p < 0.05). Pearson coefficient correlation was used to determine the linear correlation. Group µH-FZ displayed the highest microhardness, flexural strength, and modulus elasticity, while Group HVBF-FBF exhibited significantly lower VPS than other composites. When comparing the fiber-reinforced composites, Group mmGFC-EX showed significantly higher microhardness, flexural strength, modulus elasticity, and lower VPS than Group nHAFC-NF but similar DC. A strong correlation was determined between microhardness, VPS and inorganic filler by wt% and vol% (r = 0.572-0.877). Fiber type and length could affect the physical and mechanical properties of fibers containing composite resins.
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- Zümrüt Ceren Özduman
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Istanbul, Turkey or (Z.C.Ö.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Istanbul, Turkey or (Z.C.Ö.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Istanbul, Turkey or (Z.C.Ö.)
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Al Nahedh H, Al-Senan DF, Alayad AS. The Effect of Different Light-curing Units and Tip Distances on the Polymerization Efficiency of Bulk-fill Materials. Oper Dent 2022; 47:E197-E210. [PMID: 36001811 DOI: 10.2341/20-282-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PROBLEM STATEMENT In an average class II posterior preparation, the curing light tip is placed at a distance from the restoration surface that far exceeds the 1-mm manufacturer's recommendation. This distance can have potentially detrimental effects on the curing efficiency of the light-curing unit as well as the properties of the resin-based composite restoration, especially at the bottom of the cavity preparation. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of various types of light-curing units (LCUs) and the different curing distances on the degree of conversion (DC) and the surface hardness of bulk-fill composite materials. METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 390 specimens of three resin-based composites (RBCs) were fabricated. Two bulk-fill RBCs, including Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior (3M ESPE GmbH, Seefeld, Germany) and Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill (Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein), as well as a Filtek Z350 XT nano-filled composite (3M ESPE GmbH, Seefeld, Germany), were utilized. In this study, the Vickers microhardness number (VMN) and the DC were evaluated at 2 and 4 mm thicknesses. Polymerization for 20 seconds was performed using two high-power light-curing units, namely the polywave Bluephase G2 light-emitting diode (LED) LCU (Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and the monowave Elipar Deep Cure S LED LCU (3M Oral Care, St Paul, MN, USA) at 0, 2, and 4 mm distance between the curing tip and the RBC surface. The results were analyzed using the two-way analysis of variance method. Scheffe's post-hoc multiple comparison tests were used to determine significant differences between the materials, the LCU, and the tip distances. RESULTS The highest DC (70.17) was shown by Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior at a distance of 0 mm, whereas the lowest DC (45.99) was measured for the conventional Filtek Z350 XT at a 4 mm distance. Moreover, higher VMNs were shown by Filtek Bulk Fill and Filtek Z350 composites at 0 mm distance than by the Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill composite material when cured with a Bluephase G2 LCU. For all materials, a significant decrease in the DC and mean VMN values was observed at a 4 mm distance in comparison with 0 and 2 mm distances. CONCLUSIONS The DC and VMN values among the studied bulk fill materials were more significantly affected by the material composition and curing protocols. The increased distance from the light tip has a detrimental effect on the mechanical properties of composite resin materials. Significant differences were observed in the curing efficiency of the two LCUs investigated.
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- Hna Al Nahedh
- *Hend N A Al Nahedh, BDS, MSD, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dana F Al-Senan, BDS, MSD, College of Dentistry, Clinical Dental Sciences Department, Princess Nourah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdullah S Alayad, BDS, CAGS, MSD, DScD, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Fanfoni L, De Biasi M, Antollovich G, Di Lenarda R, Angerame D. Evaluation of degree of conversion, rate of cure, microhardness, depth of cure, and contraction stress of new nanohybrid composites containing pre-polymerized spherical filler. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2020; 31:127. [PMID: 33247779 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-020-06464-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to characterize nanohybrid and nanofilled composites in terms of degree of conversion (DC), rate of cure (RC), microhardness (Vickers hardness number; VHN), depth of cure, and contraction stress (CS). Ceram.X® universal- A3, duo enamel E2, and duo dentin D3 composites were compared to Tetric EvoCeram® and FiltekTMSupreme XTE composites of equivalent dentin and enamel shades under a 40 s photopolymerization protocol. DC was measured by infrared spectroscopy, calculating RC from the kinetic curve. Top and bottom VHN were determined using a Vickers indenter, and bottom/top surface ratio (Vickers hardness ratio; VHR) calculated. CS vs. time was assessed by a universal testing machine and normalized for the specimen bonding area. All materials showed DC < 60%, Ceram.X® composites reaching higher values than the other composites of corresponding shades. RC at 5 s of photopolymerization was always higher than that at 10 s. All the Ceram.X® composites and the lighter-shaded Tetric EvoCeram® and FiltekTMSupreme XTE composites reached the RC plateau after 25 s, the remaining materials showed a slower kinetic trend. Tetric EvoCeram® and FiltekTMSupreme XTE composites displayed the softest and the hardest surfaces, respectively. Differently from darker-shaded materials, the universal and the three enamel-shaded composites resulted optimally cured (VHR > 80%). The tested composites differed in CS both during and after light cure, Tetric EvoCeram® and FiltekTMSupreme XTE composites displaying the highest and the lowest CS, respectively. Only the Ceram.X® universal-A3 reached a CS plateau value. The tested composites exhibited material-dependent chemo-mechanical properties. Increasing the curing time and/or reducing the composite layer thickness for dentin-shaded composites appears advisable.
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- Lidia Fanfoni
- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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Kouros P, Dionysopoulos D, Deligianni A, Strakas D, Sfeikos T, Tolidis K. Evaluation of photopolymerization efficacy and temperature rise of a composite resin using a blue diode laser (445 nm). Eur J Oral Sci 2020; 128:535-541. [PMID: 33094854 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the photopolymerization efficacy of a diode laser (445 nm) for use with a composite containing camphorquinone and to estimate the safety of the method related to the temperature rise. Five cylindrical composite specimens were prepared for each thickness: 1, 2, and 3 mm. Three light-curing modes were investigated: a light emitting diode (LED) unit and a diode laser (445 nm) with output powers at 0.7 W or 3 W. Evaluation of the polymerization efficacy was based on Vickers hardness measurements, and the highest temperatures at the bottom of the specimens were recorded using a K-type thermocouple. The highest microhardness was observed after the diode laser curing operating at 3 W. A comparison of the microhardness of the 0.7 W laser cured specimens with the LED cured specimens showed a statistically significant difference in favor of the laser curing. Laser curing operating at 3 W resulted in extremely high temperatures. Laser curing at 0.7 W resulted in statistically significantly higher maximum temperatures than did LED curing for both 1 mm thick (52.9°C against 45.4°C) and 3 mm thick (43.6°C against 40.9°C) specimens. Diode laser (445 nm) may be an alternative for photopolymerization of composite materials and may result in a higher degree of conversion and depth of cure of composites than what has been seen with LED curing units when they emit at the same energy density.
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- Pantelis Kouros
- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Aung SZ, Takagaki T, Ikeda M, Nozaki K, Burrow MF, Abdou A, Nikaido T, Tagami J. The effect of different light curing units on Vickers microhardness and degree of conversion of flowable resin composites. Dent Mater J 2020; 40:44-51. [PMID: 32848103 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2019-353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the influence of different light curing units (LCUs) on the polymerization of various flowable resin composites. Three LCUs (Optilux 501, Elipar™ DeepCure-L LED and Bluephase®20i) and eight flowable resin composites: MI FIL Flow, Estelite Flow Quick, Estelite Universal Flow (medium), Estelite Universal Flow (super low), Beautifil Flow Plus, Clearfil Majesty ES Flow, Filtek Supreme Ultra flowable and TetricEvo Flow were tested. For Vickers microhardness (VHN) test and degree of conversion (DC), specimens were prepared and polymerized for 20 s. VHN test was performed at top surfaces (3 indentations) and DC for each specimen was measured using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy after 24 h dry storage in dark at 37˚C. The data were analyzed with 2-way ANOVA and t-test with Bonferroni correction. DC and hardness values showed a relationship between materials and LCUs. The curing efficacy of LCU type may depend on the material composition.
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- Swe Zin Aung
- Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.,Department of Operative Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Sciences and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Asahi University
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- Oral Prosthetic Engineering, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Biofunction Research, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental Universit
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital
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- Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.,Department of Operative Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Sciences and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Asahi University
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- Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Ebeid K, Sabet A, Rafla N, Al-Haj Husain N, Özcan M. Effect of photo-polymerization mode on the degree of conversion of resin cement under different ceramic materials. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2020; 70:147-154. [PMID: 32698563 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.20.04354-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the effect of different polymerization modes and duration on the degree of conversion (DC) of resin cement under different types of ceramics. METHODS Ceramic materials were divided into 3 groups (N.=60): group 1, Cerasmart; group 2, Vita Enamic; and group 3, Vita Mark II. Each group was then divided into three subgroups (N.=20) according to the polymerization mode (A: low-intensity; B: high-intensity; and C: soft-start). Subgroups were then divided into two further groups according to the polymerization time (I: 10 s; and II: 20 s). DC of light-cured resin cement beneath different kinds of ceramics was tested using FTIR spectroscopy. Results were compared to a control group cured without overlying ceramic. RESULTS While the type of ceramic and mode of polymerization showed a significant effect on the DC of resin cement, polymerization duration did not. Vita Mark II group showed the highest DC of resin cement followed by Vita Enamic and Cerasmart. High- and low-intensity polymerization modes did not show significant difference, but both showed significantly lower DC when compared to soft start mode. CONCLUSIONS Type of ceramic and polymerization mode showed a direct effect on the DC of resin cement.
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- Kamal Ebeid
- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt -
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, British University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- School of Dental Medicine, Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Dental Biomaterials, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Dahl JE, Stenhagen IS. Optimizing quality and safety of dental materials. Eur J Oral Sci 2018; 126 Suppl 1:102-105. [DOI: 10.1111/eos.12422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Jon E. Dahl
- Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM) Oslo Norway
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Stencel R, Kasperski J, Pakieła W, Mertas A, Bobela E, Barszczewska-Rybarek I, Chladek G. Properties of Experimental Dental Composites Containing Antibacterial Silver-Releasing Filler. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E1031. [PMID: 29912158 PMCID: PMC6025467 DOI: 10.3390/ma11061031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Secondary caries is one of the important issues related to using dental composite restorations. Effective prevention of cariogenic bacteria survival may reduce this problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity and physical properties of composite materials with silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate (SSHZP). The antibacterial filler was introduced at concentrations of 1%, 4%, 7%, 10%, 13%, and 16% (w/w) into model composite material consisting of methacrylate monomers and silanized glass and silica fillers. The in vitro reduction in the number of viable cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans ATCC 33535 colonies, Vickers microhardness, compressive strength, diametral tensile strength, flexural strength, flexural modulus, sorption, solubility, degree of conversion, and color stability were investigated. An increase in antimicrobial filler concentration resulted in a statistically significant reduction in bacteria. There were no statistically significant differences caused by the introduction of the filler in compressive strength, diametral tensile strength, flexural modulus, and solubility. Statistically significant changes in degree of conversion, flexural strength, hardness (decrease), solubility (increase), and in color were registered. A favorable combination of antibacterial properties and other properties was achieved at SSHZP concentrations from 4% to 13%. These composites exhibited properties similar to the control material and enhanced in vitro antimicrobial efficiency.
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- Robert Stencel
- Private Practice, Center of Dentistry and Implantology, ul. Karpińskiego 3, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, pl. Akademicki 17, 41-902 Bytom, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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Gan JK, Yap AU, Cheong JW, Arista N, Tan C. Bulk-Fill Composites: Effectiveness of Cure With Poly- and Monowave Curing Lights and Modes. Oper Dent 2017; 43:136-143. [PMID: 28976838 DOI: 10.2341/16-304-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study compared the effectiveness of cure of bulk-fill composites using polywave light-emitting diode (LED; with various curing modes), monowave LED, and conventional halogen curing lights. The bulk-fill composites evaluated were Tetric N-Ceram bulk-fill (TNC), which contained a novel germanium photoinitiator (Ivocerin), and Smart Dentin Replacement (SDR). The composites were placed into black polyvinyl molds with cylindrical recesses of 4-mm height and 3-mm diameter and photopolymerized as follows: Bluephase N Polywave High (NH), 1200 mW/cm2 (10 seconds); Bluephase N Polywave Low (NL), 650 mW/cm2 (18.5 seconds); Bluephase N Polywave soft-start (NS), 0-650 mW/cm2 (5 seconds) → 1200 mW/cm2 (10 seconds); Bluephase N Monowave (NM), 800 mW/cm2 (15 seconds); QHL75 (QH), 550 mW/cm2 (21.8 seconds). Total energy output was fixed at 12,000 mJ/cm2 for all lights/modes, with the exception of NS. The cured specimens were stored in a light-proof container at 37°C for 24 hours, and hardness (Knoop Hardness Number) of the top and bottom surfaces of the specimens was determined using a Knoop microhardness tester (n=6). Hardness data and bottom-to-top hardness ratios were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way analysis of variance/Scheffe's post hoc test at a significance level of 0.05. Hardness ratios ranged from 38.43% ± 5.19% to 49.25% ± 6.38% for TNC and 50.67% ± 1.54% to 67.62% ± 6.96% for SDR. For both bulk-fill composites, the highest hardness ratios were obtained with NM and lowest hardness ratios with NL. While no significant difference in hardness ratios was observed between curing lights/modes for TNC, the hardness ratio obtained with NM was significantly higher than the hardness ratio obtained for NL for SDR.
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Dionysopoulos D, Tolidis K, Gerasimou P. Polymerization efficiency of bulk-fill dental resin composites with different curing modes. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Dimitrios Dionysopoulos
- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Thessaloniki Greece
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