Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1421208 Dental Materials 2013 13 Pages PDF
Abstract

ObjectivesThis study aimed at evaluating the therapeutic bioactive effects on the bond strength of three experimental bonding agents containing modified Portland cement-based micro-fillers applied to acid-etched dentin and submitted to aging in simulated body fluid solution (SBS). Confocal laser (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were also performed.MethodsA type-I ordinary Portland cement was tailored using different compounds such as sodium–calcium–aluminum–magnesium silicate hydroxide (HOPC), aluminum–magnesium–carbonate hydroxide hydrates (HCPMM) and titanium oxide (HPCTO) to create three bioactive micro-fillers. A resin blend mainly constituted by Bis-GMA, PMDM and HEMA was used as control (RES-Ctr) or mixed with each micro-filler to create three experimental bonding agents: (i) Res-HOPC, (ii) Res-HCPMM and (iii) Res-HPCTO. The bonding agents were applied onto 37% H3PO4-etched dentin and light-cured for 30 s. After build-ups, they were prepared for micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) and tested after 24 h or 6 months of SBS storage. SEM analysis was performed after de-bonding, while CLSM was used to evaluate the ultra-morphology/nanoleakage and the mineral deposition at the resin–dentin interface.ResultsHigh μTBS values were achieved in all groups after 24 h. Only Res-HOPC and Res-HCPMM showed stable μTBS after SBS storage (6 months). All the resin–dentin interfaces created using the bonding agents containing the bioactive micro-fillers tested in this study showed an evident reduction of nanoleakage and mineral deposition after SBS storage.ConclusionResin bonding systems containing specifically tailored Portland cement micro-fillers may promote a therapeutic mineral deposition within the hybrid layer and increase the durability of the resin–dentin bond.

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