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The aim of this study was to evaluate the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of one and two steps self-etch adhesive systems after enamel bleaching with photo-activated bleaching systems of different hydrogen peroxide (HP) concentration. Occlusal enamel of forty intact human molars were flattened and assigned into four groups. GI Unbleached, GII, GIII, and GIV were bleached with Pyrenees (3.5% HP), GC TiON (20% HP), and Hi-Lite (35% HP) respectively. Enamel treatment with one and two steps self-etch adhesives (Clearfil S3 Bond- S3, and Clearfil SE Bond-SE) then micro-tubes were fixed on enamel and filled with AP-X composite (n=5). Bond was tested with the universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests at 5 % level of significance. The µSBS was significantly different between adhesives (F=154.46; p<0.05) and bleaching systems (F=77.33; p<0.05) with significant interaction. Specimens bonded with S3 shows a significantly lower µSBS than those bonded with SE (p<0.05) in all groups. For both adhesives the bleached groups demonstrate lower µSBS than unbleached except specimens bleached with Pyrenees and bonded with SE (p>0.05). A significant difference was observed between groups of the bleaching systems (p<0.05). Different peroxide concentrations photo-activated bleaching systems adversely affect µSBS of one and two steps self-etch adhesives. Low concentration system (Pyrenees) does not influence the bond strength of two steps adhesive.

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Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of one and two steps self-etch adhesive systems after enamel bleaching with photo-activated bleaching systems of different hydrogen peroxide (HP) concentration. Occlusal enamel of forty intact human molars were flattened and assigned into four groups. GI Unbleached, GII, GIII, and GIV were bleached with Pyrenees (3.5% HP), GC TiON (20% HP), and Hi-Lite (35% HP) respectively. Enamel treatment with one and two steps self-etch adhesives (Clearfil S3 Bond- S3, and Clearfil SE Bond-SE) then micro-tubes were fixed on enamel and filled with AP-X composite (n=5). Bond was tested with the universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests at 5 % level of significance. The µSBS was significantly different between adhesives (F=154.46; p<0.05) and bleaching systems (F=77.33; p<0.05) with significant interaction. Specimens bonded with S3 shows a significantly lower μSBS than those bonded with SE (p<0.05) in all groups. For both adhesives the bleached groups demonstrate lower µSBS than unbleached except specimens bleached with Pyrenees and bonded with SE (p>0.05). A significant difference was observed between groups of the bleaching systems (p<0.05). Different peroxide concentrations photo-activated bleaching systems adversely affect μSBS of one and two steps self-etch adhesives. Low concentration system (Pyrenees) does not influence the bond strength of two steps adhesive.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência ao cisalhamento (µSBS) de sistemas auto-adesivos de um e dois passos após clareamento do esmalte com sistemas de clareamento foto-ativados de diferentes concentrações de peróxido de hidrogênio (HP). O esmalte oclusal de quarenta molares humanos intactos foi aplainado e atribuído em quatro grupos. GI Unbleached, GII, GIII, e GIV foram branqueados com Pyrenees (3,5% HP), GC TiON (20% HP), e Hi-Lite (35% HP) respectivamente. Tratamento de esmalte com adesivos de um e dois passos auto-adesivos (Clearfil S3 Bond- S3, e Clearfil SE Bond-SE), depois os microtubos foram fixados no esmalte e preenchidos com composto AP-X (n=5). A resistência ao cisalhamento foi testada com a máquina universal de testes. Os dados foram analisados usando os testes de ANOVA e Tukey de duas vias a um nível de 5% de significância. O µSBS foi significativamente diferente entre adesivos (F=154,46; p<0,05) e sistemas de clareadores (F=77,33; p<0,05) com interação significativa. Os espécimes colados com S3 mostram um μSBS significativamente inferior aos colados com SE (p<0,05) em todos os grupos. Para ambos os adesivos, os grupos clareados demonstram µSBS inferiores aos não clareados exceto os espécimes clareados com Pyrenees e colados com SE (p>0,05). Foi observada uma diferença significativa entre os grupos dos sistemas de clareamento (p<0,05). Diferentes concentrações de peróxidos foto-ativados nos sistemas de clareamento afetam negativamente μSBS dos adesivos de uma e duas etapas de auto-colagem. O sistema de baixa concentração (Pyrenees) não influenciou a resistência ao cisalhamento do adesivo de duas etapas.

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INTRODUCTION: Due to its ability to arrest untreated dental caries, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been advocated for indirect pulp capping procedures. However, the high concentrations of silver and fluoride in SDF raise concerns about its biocompatibility to pulpal tissues. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effect of SDF on the viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and morphology of pulpal-like cells (RPC-C2A) and to evaluate the influence of reduced glutathione (GSH) on SDF-induced cytotoxicity and deposit formation on dentin. METHODOLOGY: The cytotoxicity of diluted 38% SDF solutions (10-4 and 10-5), with or without the addition of 5 mM or 50 mM GSH, was evaluated at 6 and 24 hours. Cell viability was detected using WST-8 and the effect on ALP activity was performed using an ALP assay kit. Cell morphology was observed using a phase-contrast microscope. Scanning electron microscopy analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of GSH incorporation or conditioning on SDF-induced deposit formation on dentin discs. Cytotoxicity data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post hoc tests (p<0.05). RESULTS: There were significant differences between the groups. The results demonstrated that all tested SDF dilutions caused a remarkable cytotoxic effect, while the addition of GSH prevented SDF-induced damage at 6-hour exposure time in the higher dilution of SDF. Dentin treated with plain SDF or GSH-incorporated SDF solution showed deposit formation with occluded dentinal tubules, unlike the other groups. CONCLUSION: SDF severely disturbed the viability, mineralization-ability, and morphology of pulpal-like cells, while controlled concentrations of GSH had a short-term protective effect against SDF-induced damage. GSH showed an inhibitory effect on SDF-induced dentinal deposit formation. Further research is warranted to evaluate the effect of GSH on caries-arresting, anti-hypersensitivity, and antibacterial functions of SDF.

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Abstract Introduction Due to its ability to arrest untreated dental caries, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been advocated for indirect pulp capping procedures. However, the high concentrations of silver and fluoride in SDF raise concerns about its biocompatibility to pulpal tissues. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of SDF on the viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and morphology of pulpal-like cells (RPC-C2A) and to evaluate the influence of reduced glutathione (GSH) on SDF-induced cytotoxicity and deposit formation on dentin. Methodology The cytotoxicity of diluted 38% SDF solutions (10-4 and 10-5), with or without the addition of 5 mM or 50 mM GSH, was evaluated at 6 and 24 hours. Cell viability was detected using WST-8 and the effect on ALP activity was performed using an ALP assay kit. Cell morphology was observed using a phase-contrast microscope. Scanning electron microscopy analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of GSH incorporation or conditioning on SDF-induced deposit formation on dentin discs. Cytotoxicity data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post hoc tests (p<0.05). Results There were significant differences between the groups. The results demonstrated that all tested SDF dilutions caused a remarkable cytotoxic effect, while the addition of GSH prevented SDF-induced damage at 6-hour exposure time in the higher dilution of SDF. Dentin treated with plain SDF or GSH-incorporated SDF solution showed deposit formation with occluded dentinal tubules, unlike the other groups. Conclusion SDF severely disturbed the viability, mineralization-ability, and morphology of pulpal-like cells, while controlled concentrations of GSH had a short-term protective effect against SDF-induced damage. GSH showed an inhibitory effect on SDF-induced dentinal deposit formation. Further research is warranted to evaluate the effect of GSH on caries-arresting, anti-hypersensitivity, and antibacterial functions of SDF.

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The objective of this study was to investigate microtensile bond strength (MTBS) and interfacial adaptation (IA) of bulk-fill restorative systems bonded to dentin in Class-I-preparations. Box-shaped preparations (4-mm-long, 3-mm-wide, 2-mm-high) made in extracted molars, and Teflon matrix with the same dimensions positioned over the occlusal surface were restored, providing a total of 4-mm composite depth using three bulk-fill restorative systems: Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill with Tetric N-Bond (TEC/TNB), SureFil SDR Flow with XP Bond (SDR/XPB) and Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative with Scotchbond Universal (FBF/SBU); or incrementally restored with a conventional restorative system: Herculite Classic with OptiBond FL (HER/OBF). The specimens were sectioned into beams and the MTBS measured after 24-hours or one-year storage. For evaluation of IA, round-tapered tooth preparations (3-mm-diameter, 1.5-mm-deep) were made, restored with each material and their cross-sectional images were obtained after 24-hours using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The gap percentage for each restoration system was calculated using image analysis software. MTBS for both storage periods: HER/OBF=TEC/TNB=SDR/XPB>FBF/SBU (ANOVA, Tukey's post-hoc, P<0.05) differed significantly among groups, which values were significantly reduced after one-year. SDR/XPB showed comparatively lesser gap formation at the tooth-interface after 24 hours (ANOVA, Dunnett's T3 post-hoc, P<0.05). For deeper restorations, bond strength of TEC/TNB and SDR/XPB can be equal to that of HER/OBF after 24-hours and one-year; however, in a shallower preparation, SDR/XPB showed greater initial interfacial adaptation.

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Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate microtensile bond strength (MTBS) and interfacial adaptation (IA) of bulk-fill restorative systems bonded to dentin in Class-I-preparations. Box-shaped preparations (4-mm-long, 3-mm-wide, 2-mm-high) made in extracted molars, and Teflon matrix with the same dimensions positioned over the occlusal surface were restored, providing a total of 4-mm composite depth using three bulk-fill restorative systems: Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill with Tetric N-Bond (TEC/TNB), SureFil SDR Flow with XP Bond (SDR/XPB) and Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative with Scotchbond Universal (FBF/SBU); or incrementally restored with a conventional restorative system: Herculite Classic with OptiBond FL (HER/OBF). The specimens were sectioned into beams and the MTBS measured after 24-hours or one-year storage. For evaluation of IA, round-tapered tooth preparations (3-mm-diameter, 1.5-mm-deep) were made, restored with each material and their cross-sectional images were obtained after 24-hours using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The gap percentage for each restoration system was calculated using image analysis software. MTBS for both storage periods: HER/OBF=TEC/TNB=SDR/XPB>FBF/SBU (ANOVA, Tukey's post-hoc, P<0.05) differed significantly among groups, which values were significantly reduced after one-year. SDR/XPB showed comparatively lesser gap formation at the tooth-interface after 24 hours (ANOVA, Dunnett's T3 post-hoc, P<0.05). For deeper restorations, bond strength of TEC/TNB and SDR/XPB can be equal to that of HER/OBF after 24-hours and one-year; however, in a shallower preparation, SDR/XPB showed greater initial interfacial adaptation.

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Aim: To evaluate the effects of 10% NaOCl gel application on the dentin bond strengths and morphology of resin-dentin interfaces formed by three adhesives. Methods: Two etch-and-rinseadhesives (One-Step Plus, Bisco Inc. and Clearfil Photo Bond, Kuraray Noritake Dental) and oneself-etch adhesive (Clearfil SE Bond, Kuraray Noritake Dental) were applied on dentin accordingto the manufacturers’ instructions or after the treatment with 10% NaOCl (ED-Gel, Kuraray NoritakeDental) for 60 s. For interfacial analysis, specimens were subjected to acid-base challenge andobserved by SEM to identify the formation of the acid-base resistant zone (ABRZ). For microtensilebond strength, the same groups were investigated and the restored teeth were thermocycled(5,000 cycles) or not before testing. Bond strength data were subjected to two-way ANOVA andTukey’s test (p<0.05). Results: NaOCl application affected the bond strengths for One-Step Plusand Clearfil Photo Bond. Thermocycling reduced the bond strengths for Clearfil Photo Bond andClearfil SE Bond when used after NaOCl application and One-Step Plus when used asrecommended by manufacturer. ABRZ was observed adjacent to the hybrid layer for self-etchprimer. The etch-and-rinse systems showed external lesions after acid-base challenge and noABRZ formation when applied according to manufacturer’s instructions. Conclusions:10% NaOClchanged the morphology of the bonding interfaces and its use with etch-&-rinse adhesives reducedthe dentin bond strength. Formation of ABRZ was material-dependent and the interface morphologieswere different among the tested materials.

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Shear bond strength (SBS) and the interfacial adaptation (IA) of self-adhesive resin (SAR) composites to dentin were evaluated. Two SARs [Vertise Flow (VTF) and Fusio Liquid Dentin (FLD)] were evaluated and compared with a conventional restorative system [adhesive: OptiBond FL and composite: Herculite Précis (OBF/HP)]. Human third molars were used for SBS testing and IA imaging (n=7) using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Flattened dentin disks were prepared and the composites were applied into molds (2.4 mm diameter) that were positioned on dentin. Samples were subjected to SBS testing and OCT analysis, which considered an increase in signal intensity at the bonded interface as evidence of internal gaps. SBS data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test and IA data (% distribution of high brightness values) by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's test (p≤0.05). No statistically significant difference in SBS was observed between VTF (13.9±3.6 MPa) and FLD (11.3±3.2 MPa), whereas OBF/HP showed higher average strength (27.3±6.1 MPa). However, there was a statistically significant difference in IA when VTF (33.3%) was compared with FLD (1.2%) and OBF/HP (1.5%). The conventional restorative system exhibited superior SBS performance compared with SARs. However, the IA of FLD to dentin had values that were not significantly different from OBF/HP.

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Introduction: The crown preparation promotes the exposure of dentin tubules. Thus, to avoid post-operative sensitivity, the first approach involves the use of dentin adhesives, and the second one the use of dentin desensitizers. Objective: This study evaluated the effect of dentin desensitizers on microtensile bond strengths (μTBSs) of a resin cement to dentin. Material and methods: Twenty bovine teeth were prepared until obtaining flat dentin surfaces. A standardized smear layer was created (#600-grit SiC paper). The samples were randomly divided into the following four groups (n = 5): no treatment (Control), treatment with Gluma Desensitizer (Heraeus Kulzer), Super Seal (Phoenix Dental) and Teethmate Desensitizer (Kuraray Noritake Dental). The dentin surfaces were then treated with ED Primer II (Kuraray Noritake Dental). Twenty composite blocks, 4 mm thick (Estenia CeB, Kuraray Noritake Dental) were used. The composite surfaces were abraded with aluminum oxide (50 μm), and then silanized. The composite block was bonded to the dentin surface with a resin cement (Panavia F 2.0, Kuraray Noritake Dental) according to the manufacturer's instructions. After 24-hour storage (37ºC, 100% RH), the bonded samples were cut into beam-shaped microtensile specimens and loaded in tension until failure. Data were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and the Dunnett's test (α = 0.05). An SEM was used to examine the failure modes. Results: The μTBSs (MPa ± SD) were: 24.4 ± 3.2 (Control), 14.0 ± 5.6 (Gluma Desensitizer), 8.6 ± 4.7 (Super Seal), and 34.7 ± 4.6 (Teethmate Desensitizer), in which there were significant differences among the four groups (p < 0.05). The Teethmate Desensitizer group showed the highest μTBS, while the Super Seal group showed the lowest mean of μTBS to dentin. Conclusion: The efficacy of the desensitizers is material-dependent; Gluma Desensitizer and Super Seal decreased the μTBSs, however, Teethmate Desensitizer improved it.

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This paper presents the state of the art of self-etch adhesive systems. Four topics are shown in this review and included: the historic of this category of bonding agents, bonding mechanism, characteristics/properties and the formation of acid-base resistant zone at enamel/dentin-adhesive interfaces. Also, advantages regarding etch-and-rinse systems and classifications of self-etch adhesive systems according to the number of steps and acidity are addressed. Finally, issues like the potential durability and clinical importance are discussed. Self-etch adhesive systems are promising materials because they are easy to use, bond chemically to tooth structure and maintain the dentin hydroxyapatite, which is important for the durability of the bonding.

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This paper presents the state of the art of self-etch adhesive systems. Four topics are shown in this review and included: the historic of this category of bonding agents, bonding mechanism, characteristics/properties and the formation of acid-base resistant zone at enamel/dentin-adhesive interfaces. Also, advantages regarding etch-and-rinse systems and classifications of self-etch adhesive systems according to the number of steps and acidity are addressed. Finally, issues like the potential durability and clinical importance are discussed. Self-etch adhesive systems are promising materials because they are easy to use, bond chemically to tooth structure and maintain the dentin hydroxyapatite, which is important for the durability of the bonding.

Este artigo apresenta o estado da arte de sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes. Quatro temas são apresentados nesta revisão: o histórico desta categoria de agentes de união, o mecanismo de adesão, as características/propriedades, e a formação da zona ácido-base resistente nas interfaces esmalte/dentina-adesivo. Além disso, as vantagens relativas aos sistemas de condicionamento total ( etch-and-rinse ) e as classificações dos sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes de acordo com o número de passos e acidez são abordados. Por fim, são discutidas questões como a durabilidade potencial e a importância clínica. Sistemas adesivos autocondicionantes são materiais promissores porque são fáceis de usar, unem-se quimicamente à estrutura do dente e preservam a hidroxiapatita dentinária, o que é importante para a durabilidade da ligação.

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This study evaluated the effect of adhesive systems and application strategies on dentin hydraulic conductance (HC). The buccal enamel was removed from bovine incisors to simulate laminate cavity preparations. After removing the roots and the coronal pulp, the buccal dentin was treated with EDTA solution (0.5 M) for 5 minutes, rinsed, ultrasonicated for 12 minutes and connected to a permeability device. HC of the specimens was measured at 10 psi (n = 5). Permeability was measured before and after bonding procedures using G-Bond (GB), Clearfil Tri-S Bond (CTS), Hybrid Coat (HY), Bond Force (BF), Adper Easy Bond (AEB) Silorane (SI), Clearfil SE Bond (CSE) and Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SMP) adhesives systems, which were applied following three strategies: 1) according to the manufacturers' instructions; 2) two coats of all-in-one self-etching adhesives (GB, CTS, HY, BF, AEB) or priming step plus two coats of bonding resin for the other systems (SI, CSE and SMP); and 3) a thin layer of a flowable composite applied over one coat of all-in-one self-etching adhesives or primed surface for SI, CSE and SMP adhesives. No significant difference was observed among the application modes concerning their ability to reduce HC. None of the adhesives showed complete sealing (100%) of the bovine tooth dentin. SI exhibited lower HC than SMP, however, they were not significantly different from the other systems. The results suggest that all systems tested result in an HC reduction of more than 90%. The wet bonding technique seemed to be more sensitive for dentin sealing.

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This study evaluated the effect of adhesive systems and application strategies on dentin hydraulic conductance (HC). The buccal enamel was removed from bovine incisors to simulate laminate cavity preparations. After removing the roots and the coronal pulp, the buccal dentin was treated with EDTA solution (0.5 M) for 5 minutes, rinsed, ultrasonicated for 12 minutes and connected to a permeability device. HC of the specimens was measured at 10 psi (n = 5). Permeability was measured before and after bonding procedures using G-Bond (GB), Clearfil Tri-S Bond (CTS), Hybrid Coat (HY), Bond Force (BF), Adper Easy Bond (AEB) Silorane (SI), Clearfil SE Bond (CSE) and Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SMP) adhesives systems, which were applied following three strategies: 1) according to the manufacturers' instructions; 2) two coats of all-in-one self-etching adhesives (GB, CTS, HY, BF, AEB) or priming step plus two coats of bonding resin for the other systems (SI, CSE and SMP); and 3) a thin layer of a flowable composite applied over one coat of all-in-one self-etching adhesives or primed surface for SI, CSE and SMP adhesives. No significant difference was observed among the application modes concerning their ability to reduce HC. None of the adhesives showed complete sealing (100%) of the bovine tooth dentin. SI exhibited lower HC than SMP, however, they were not significantly different from the other systems. The results suggest that all systems tested result in an HC reduction of more than 90%. The wet bonding technique seemed to be more sensitive for dentin sealing.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the dentin bond strength (BS) and sealing ability (SA) promoted by adhesive systems after 24 h or 6 months of water storage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The tested adhesive systems were: one three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive (Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose, SBMP) and three single-step self-etching systems (Adper Easy Bond, Bond Force, and G-Bond Plus). Bovine incisors were used for both evaluations, BS (n = 11) and SA (n = 5). To examine BS, the buccal surface was ground with SiC paper to expose a flat dentin surface. After adhesive application, a block of resin composite was incrementally built up over the bonded surface and sectioned into sticks. These bonded specimens were subjected to microtensile bond strength testing after 24 h and 6 months of water storage using a universal testing machine. For SA analysis, enamel was removed from the buccal surfaces. The teeth were connected to a device to measure the initial SA (10 psi), and the second measurement was taken after treating dentin with EDTA. Afterwards, the adhesive systems were applied to dentin and the SA was re-measured for each adhesive after 24 h and 6 months of water storage. The SA was expressed in terms of percentage of dentinal sealing. BS and SA data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: All adhesives showed a reduction of SA after 6 months of water storage. The SA promoted by self-etching adhesives was higher than that of SBMP. No adhesive system showed a reduction of the BS after 6 months. CONCLUSION: Sealing ability was affected by water storage, while no changes in microtensile bond strength were observed after 6 months of water storage. The single-step self-etching systems showed greater sealing ability than did SBMP, even after 6 months of storage in water.

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The aims of this study were to evaluate the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elastic modulus (E) of adhesives, and primer/adhesive mixtures after aging for 6 months in water or oil; and to compare silver uptake patterns under the TEM. A one-step self-etching adhesive (One-up Bond F: OB), two two-step self-etching primers (SE Bond: SE and Protect Bond: CP), and two etch-and-rinse systems (Single Bond: SB and Prime&Bond NT: PB) were used. Bonding and primer solutions of self-etching systems were also mixed (SE+P and CP+P). Most adhesives presented decreased UTS after water-storage. Similar or increased UTS was observed after oil storage. Except for SB, E values did not change after water-storage, but they increased after storage in oil. OB, CP+P and SE+P presented more silver uptake. The effects of water-storage were material-dependent, and significantly affected the mechanical properties and silver uptake patterns of adhesives.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of a resin cement to dentin using different adhesive systems (AS) in the presence or absence of a low-viscosity composite liner (Protect Liner F - PLF) applied over the bonded dentin. The adhesive systems selected were: AdheSE/Vivadent (AD); Clearfil Protect Bond/Kuraray (CP); One-Up Bond F/Tokuyama (OU); Single Bond/3M ESPE (SB); Tyrian SPE/One-Step Plus/Bisco (TY); Xeno III/Dentsply (XE) and Unifil Bond/GC (UN). After removing the labial and lingual enamel surfaces of bovine incisors, dentin fragments were prepared and randomly divided into 15 groups (n = 8). The dentin substrates were bonded with the AS and the PLF was applied or not before application of the resin cement (Panavia F, Kuraray). In the control group, the ED Primer (ED) and the resin cement without PLF were used. The AS, PLF and resin cement tested were used according to the manufacturers' instructions, and all treated dentin surfaces were temporized. After water storage for one week, three cylinders of resin cement were applied to each bonded dentin surface, using tygon tubing molds. The specimens were subjected to micro-shear testing and the data were statistically analyzed (two-way ANOVA, Tukey and Dunnett tests, p < 0.05). The observed mean shear bond strengths in MPa were: ED: 20.2 +/- 2.3; AD: 30.3 +/- 6.5; CP: 25.3 +/- 4.4; OU: 28.3 +/- 6.6; SB: 25.6 +/- 6.9; TY: 24.5 +/- 2.5; XE: 17.3 +/- 3.4; UN: 28.4 +/- 6.2; AD+PLF: 32.8 +/- 4.1; CP+PLF: 29.9 +/- 3.9; OU+PLF: 34.1 +/- 4.1; SB+PLF: 29.5 +/- 8.2; TY+PLF: 29.2 +/- 3.9; XE+PLF: 32.8 +/- 6.7; UN+PLF: 32.2 +/- 4.5. The bond strength of the resin cement to dentin using the tested AS was increased when the low-viscosity composite liner was applied.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência de união (RU) em dentina utilizando diferentes técnicas de fixação de restaurações indiretas de compósito e cimentos resinosos. Molares humanos foram utilizados para obtenção de superfícies dentinárias oclusais planificadas a meia distância da polpa dental. Os dentes foram divididos em seis grupos experimentais, de acordo com as técnicas de cimentação (IF: instruções do fabricante; AC: adesivo + cimento; AFC: adesivo + resina Flow + cimento) e os materiais cimentantes (PF: Panavia F; RX: RelyX Unicem). Blocos de compósito indireto Estenia foram cimentados de acordo com o grupo experimental e os dentes restaurados foram armazenados em água a 37ºC por 24 horas. Os espécimes foram preparados a partir das restaurações para o ensaio de microtração. A RU foi calculada e expressa em MPa (mega pascal). Os foram analisados pela ANOVA (2 fatores) e teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Os valores médios de RU foram: PF/IF; 17,7 (4,2); PF/AC: 20,9 (8,2); PF/AFC: 25,9 (4,5); RX/IF:8,6 (4,5); RX/AC: 23,0 (7,7) e RX/AFC: 24,2 (4,8). O compósito fixado com os agentes cimentantes pode apresentar melhores resultados, em termos de RU, à dentina com a aplicação de um adesivo ou através da combinação do adesivo com uma resina flow antes da cimentação.

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This study tested if dentin adhesion is affected by Er:YAG laser. Ninety dentin disks were divided in groups (n = 10): G1, control; G2, Er:YAG laser 150 mJ, 90 degrees contact, 38.8 J/cm(2); G3, Er:YAG laser 70 mJ, 90 degrees contact, 18.1 J/cm(2); G4, Er:YAG laser 150 mJ, 90 degrees non-contact, 1.44 J/cm(2); G5, Er:YAG laser 70 mJ, 90 degrees non-contact, 0.67 J/cm(2); G6, Er:YAG laser 150 mJ, 45 degrees contact, 37.5 J/cm(2); G7, Er:YAG laser 70 mJ, 45 degrees contact, 17.5 J/cm(2); G8, Er:YAG laser 150 mJ, 45 degrees non-contact, 1.55 J/cm(2); and G9, Er:YAG laser 70 mJ, 45 degrees non-contact, 0.72 J/cm(2). Bonding procedures were carried out and the micro-shear-bond strength (MSBS) test was performed. The adhesive surfaces were analyzed under SEM. Two-way ANOVA and multiple comparison tests revealed that MSBS was significantly influenced by the laser irradiation (p < 0.05). Mean values (MPa) of the MSBS test were: G1 (44.97 +/- 6.36), G2 (23.83 +/- 2.46), G3 (30.26 +/- 2.57), G4 (35.29 +/- 3.74), G5 (41.90 +/- 4.95), G6 (27.48 +/- 2.11), G7 (34.61 +/- 2.91), G8 (37.16 +/- 1.96), and G9 (41.74 +/- 1.60). It was concluded that the Er:YAG laser can constitute an alternative tool for dentin treatment before bonding procedures.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of a resin cement to dentin using different adhesive systems (AS) in the presence or absence of a low-viscosity composite liner (Protect Liner F - PLF) applied over the bonded dentin. The adhesive systems selected were: AdheSE/Vivadent (AD); Clearfil Protect Bond/Kuraray (CP); One-Up Bond F/Tokuyama (OU); Single Bond/3M ESPE (SB); Tyrian SPE/One-Step Plus/Bisco (TY); Xeno III/Dentsply (XE) and Unifil Bond/GC (UN). After removing the labial and lingual enamel surfaces of bovine incisors, dentin fragments were prepared and randomly divided into 15 groups (n = 8). The dentin substrates were bonded with the AS and the PLF was applied or not before application of the resin cement (Panavia F, Kuraray). In the control group, the ED Primer (ED) and the resin cement without PLF were used. The AS, PLF and resin cement tested were used according to the manufacturers' instructions, and all treated dentin surfaces were temporized. After water storage for one week, three cylinders of resin cement were applied to each bonded dentin surface, using tygon tubing molds. The specimens were subjected to micro-shear testing and the data were statistically analyzed (two-way ANOVA, Tukey and Dunnett tests, p < 0.05). The observed mean shear bond strengths in MPa were: ED: 20.2 ± 2.3; AD: 30.3 ± 6.5; CP: 25.3 ± 4.4; OU: 28.3 ± 6.6; SB: 25.6 ± 6.9; TY: 24.5 ± 2.5; XE: 17.3 ± 3.4; UN: 28.4 ± 6.2; AD+PLF: 32.8 ± 4.1; CP+PLF: 29.9 ± 3.9; OU+PLF: 34.1 ± 4.1; SB+PLF: 29.5 ± 8.2; TY+PLF: 29.2 ± 3.9; XE+PLF: 32.8 ± 6.7; UN+PLF: 32.2 ± 4.5. The bond strength of the resin cement to dentin using the tested AS was increased when the low-viscosity composite liner was applied.

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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Since bonding agent effectiveness is usually evaluated on coronal substrates, available knowledge for judging the effectiveness of bonds to root dentin is insufficient. PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of 2 adhesive systems to crown, cervical finish line, and post space dentin. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty bovine maxillary incisors were used in this study. Teeth were sectioned along the cemento-enamel junction using a low-speed diamond blade to separate the crowns and roots. Then the crowns and roots were each divided into 2 groups, according to the 2 adhesive systems tested (n=10). The facial enamel surfaces of the crowns were abraded with 600-grit silicon carbide paper to expose flat, midcoronal dentin surfaces. Drills and a diamond rotary cutting instrument were used in a low-speed handpiece to prepare post spaces in the root canals. The same diamond rotary instrument was used to prepare horizontally flat surfaces in the cervical areas, similar to the horizontal aspect of a shoulder finish line. Composite resin was placed incrementally into the post spaces, over the flat cervical shoulder areas, and on the coronal dentin. Bonded beam specimens (0.5 mm(2) of cross-sectional area) derived from crown, cervical finish line, and post space dentin, were prepared for microtensile bond testing and tested in tension. Data were analyzed using 2-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc test (alpha=.05). Failure patterns of tested specimens were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: The mean tensile bond strength values (SD) (MPa) were: Single Bond-crown: 29.8 (4.0); Single Bond-finish line: 18.7 (4.3); Single Bond-post space: 17.0 (4.8); Clearfil SE Bond-crown: 30.1 (6.4); Clearfil SE Bond-finish line: 30.4 (5.3); and Clearfil SE Bond-post space: 17.0 (4.2). Bond strengths to post space dentin were lower than those to coronal dentin for both adhesives (P<.001). However, no significant difference was observed between coronal and finish line dentin for Clearfil SE Bond. CONCLUSION: Bond strength was reduced when adhesives were used in bonding to post space dentin. Cervical finish line sites bonded using Clearfil SE Bond adhesive yielded bond strength similar to that of coronal dentin sites.

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