scholarly journals Evaluation of Two Resin Composites Having Different Matrix Compositions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Tarek M. Elshazly ◽  
Christoph Bourauel ◽  
Dalia I. Sherief ◽  
Dalia I. El-Korashy
Keyword(s):  
Vickers Microhardness ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Polymerization Shrinkage ◽  
Dye Penetration

This study compared two resin composites with similar filler systems and different matrix compositions. The depth of cure (DoC), polymerization shrinkage, and marginal leakage were evaluated. A Filtek Bulk Fill resin composite (FB) and a Filtek Supreme resin composite (FS) were used. For the DoC and polymerization shrinkage, cylindrical specimens with different thicknesses were prepared. The DoC was attributed to the bottom/top ratios of Vickers microhardness numbers. For polymerization shrinkage, each specimen was firstly scanned using micro-computed tomography (µCT) then cured for 20 s, then for 10 s, and then for 10 s, and they were rescanned between each curing time. Data were processed using the Mimics software. For marginal leakage, standardized 5 mm cavities were prepared in 90 molars. After etching and bonding, materials were packed according to groups: FB-bulk, FB-incremental, and FS-incremental, which were cured for 20, 30, and 40 s, respectively. After thermo-cycling, teeth were stored in 1% methylene blue dye for 24 h and then sectioned and observed for dye penetration. The results showed insignificant differences in the shrinkage and leakage between the different packing techniques and curing times of both materials. In conclusion, the introduction of a novel matrix into resin composite composition enabled bulk-filling in one layer up to 5 mm deep while keeping a tolerable polymerization shrinkage.

Effect of Shortened Light-Curing Modes on Bulk-Fill Resin Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-505
Author(s):  
CS Sampaio ◽  
PG Pizarro ◽  
PJ Atria ◽  
R Hirata ◽  
M Giannini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Bond Strength ◽  
Shear Bond Strength ◽  
Light Output ◽  
High Mode ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Polymerization Shrinkage ◽  
Light Curing

Clinical Relevance Shortened light curing does not affect volumetric polymerization shrinkage or cohesive tensile strength but negatively affects the shear bond strength of some bulk-fill resin composites. When performing shortened light curing, clinicians should be aware of the light output of their light-curing units. SUMMARY Purpose: To evaluate volumetric polymerization shrinkage (VPS), shear bond strength (SBS) to dentin, and cohesive tensile strength (CTS) of bulk-fill resin composites (BFRCs) light activated by different modes. Methods and Materials: Six groups were evaluated: Tetric EvoCeram bulk fill + high mode (10 seconds; TEC H10), Tetric EvoFlow bulk fill + high mode (TEF H10), experimental bulk fill + high mode (TEE H10), Tetric EvoCeram bulk fill + turbo mode (five seconds; TEC T5), Tetric EvoFlow bulk fill + turbo mode (TEF T5), and experimental bulk fill + turbo mode (TEE T5). Bluephase Style 20i and Adhese Universal Vivapen were used for all groups. All BFRC samples were built up on human molar bur-prepared occlusal cavities. VPS% and location were evaluated through micro–computed tomography. SBS and CTS tests were performed 24 hours after storage or after 5000 thermal cycles; fracture mode was analyzed for SBS. Results: Both TEC H10 and TEE H10 presented lower VPS% than TEF H10. However, no significant differences were observed with the turbo-curing mode. No differences were observed for the same BFRC within curing modes. Occlusal shrinkage was mostly observed. Regarding SBS, thermal cycling (TC) affected all groups. Without TC, all groups showed higher SBS values for high mode than turbo mode, while with TC, only TEC showed decreased SBS from high mode to turbo modes; modes of fracture were predominantly adhesive. For CTS, TC affected all groups except TEE H10. In general, no differences were observed between groups when comparing the curing modes. Conclusions: Increased light output with a shortened curing time did not jeopardize the VPS and SBS properties of the BFRCs, although a decreased SBS was observed in some groups. TEE generally showed similar or improved values for the tested properties in a shortened light-curing time. The VPS was mostly affected by the materials tested, whereas the SBS was affected by the materials, curing modes, and TC. The CTS was not affected by the curing modes.

scholarly journals Microleakage at enamel and dentin margins with a bulk fills flowable resin

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Scotti ◽  
Allegra Comba ◽  
Alberto Gambino ◽  
Davide Salvatore Paolino ◽  
Mario Alovisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Artificial Ageing ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Class V ◽  
Dye Penetration ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Blue Solution

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the marginal sealing ability of a bulk fill flowable resin composite on both enamel and dentin substrates. Materials and Methods: 48 non-carious molars were selected and four Class-V cavities were prepared at the CEJ of each sample. Cavities were filled with Venus Diamond (Heraeus Kulzer); Venus Diamond Flow (Heraeus Kulzer) and Surefil SDR (Dentsply). Samples were divided into two groups: First group samples were immersed in a methylene blue solution for 30 min at 25°C. Second group samples were artificially aged and then treated with methylene blue. Samples were sectioned in the center of the restoration and observed with a 40x stereomicroscope, and the percentage of cavity infiltration was calculated. Results: Results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA (P < 0.05). The amount of infiltration was significantly lower for the enamel substrate compared with dentin (P = 0.0001) and in samples immediately immersed in methylene blue compared with those that were artificially aged (P = 0.011). The interaction between the composite material and the marginal substrate significantly affected dye penetration (P = 0.006). Conclusions: Bulk fill flowable resins provided significantly better marginal seal in dentin, both before and after artificial ageing. Nanohybrid resin composites and bulk fill flowable resins showed similar microleakage values at enamel margins. Bulk fills flowable resins provided significantly better marginal seal in dentin, both before and after artificial ageing. Nanohybrid resin composites and bulk fill flowable resins showed similar microleakage values at enamel margins.

Does Layering Minimize Shrinkage Stresses in Composite Restorations?

2003 ◽  
Vol 82 (12) ◽  
pp. 967-971 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.H. Kuijs ◽  
W.M.M. Fennis ◽  
C.M. Kreulen ◽  
M. Barink ◽  
N. Verdonschot
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Process ◽  
Apparent Viscosity ◽  
Poisson Ratio ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Polymerization Process ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Polymerization Shrinkage ◽  
Simulated Time

Polymerization shrinkage of resin composites may impair restoration longevity. It is hypothesized that layering, rather than bulk, techniques result in less stress in the tooth-restoration complex. The aim of this study was to compare shrinkage stresses for different restorative techniques used for cusp-replacing restorations with direct resin composite. In a 3-D FE model, the dynamic process of shrinkage during polymerization was simulated. Time-dependent parameters (shrinkage, apparent viscosity, Young’s modulus, Poisson ratio, and resulting creep), which change during the polymerization process, were implemented. Six different restorative procedures were simulated: a chemically cured bulk technique, a light-cured bulk technique, and 4 light-cured layering techniques. When polymerization shrinkage is considered, a chemically cured composite shows the least resulting stress. The differences seen among various layering build-up techniques were smaller than expected. The results indicate that the stress-bearing locations are the interface and the cervical part of the remaining cusp.

scholarly journals Polymerization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of High-Viscosity Bulk Fill and Low Shrinkage Resin Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. E177-E187 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Shibasaki ◽  
T Takamizawa ◽  
K Nojiri ◽  
A Imai ◽  
A Tsujimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Volumetric Shrinkage ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Polymerization Shrinkage

SUMMARY The present study determined the mechanical properties and volumetric polymerization shrinkage of different categories of resin composite. Three high viscosity bulk fill resin composites were tested: Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill (TB, Ivoclar Vivadent), Filtek Bulk Fill posterior restorative (FB, 3M ESPE), and Sonic Fill (SF, Kerr Corp). Two low-shrinkage resin composites, Kalore (KL, GC Corp) and Filtek LS Posterior (LS, 3M ESPE), were used. Three conventional resin composites, Herculite Ultra (HU, Kerr Corp), Estelite ∑ Quick (EQ, Tokuyama Dental), and Filtek Supreme Ultra (SU, 3M ESPE), were used as comparison materials. Following ISO Specification 4049, six specimens for each resin composite were used to determine flexural strength, elastic modulus, and resilience. Volumetric polymerization shrinkage was determined using a water-filled dilatometer. Data were evaluated using analysis of variance followed by Tukey's honestly significant difference test (α=0.05). The flexural strength of the resin composites ranged from 115.4 to 148.1 MPa, the elastic modulus ranged from 5.6 to 13.4 GPa, and the resilience ranged from 0.70 to 1.0 MJ/m3. There were significant differences in flexural properties between the materials but no clear outliers. Volumetric changes as a function of time over a duration of 180 seconds depended on the type of resin composite. However, for all the resin composites, apart from LS, volumetric shrinkage began soon after the start of light irradiation, and a rapid decrease in volume during light irradiation followed by a slower decrease was observed. The low shrinkage resin composites KL and LS showed significantly lower volumetric shrinkage than the other tested materials at the measuring point of 180 seconds. In contrast, the three bulk fill resin composites showed higher volumetric change than the other resin composites. The findings from this study provide clinicians with valuable information regarding the mechanical properties and polymerization kinetics of these categories of current resin composite.

Effect of Sonic Resin Composite Delivery on Void Formation Assessed by Micro-computed Tomography

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Hirata ◽  
RR Pacheco ◽  
E Caceres ◽  
MN Janal ◽  
MF Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Void Formation ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Void Volume ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Insertion Method

SUMMARY Objectives: The aim of this study was to quantify the internal void volume formation in commercially available, resin composites inserted using conventional or sonic insertion methods, and analyzed using three-dimensional (3D) micro-computed tomography (μCT). Methods and Materials: Four resin composites were evaluated: one conventional (Herculite, Ultra, Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA, USA), one flowable bulk fill (SureFil SDR Flow, Dentsply International, York, PA, USA), and two packable bulk fill (SonicFill, Kerr Corporation, and Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill, Ivoclar Vivadent Inc, Schaan, Liechtenstein). Eight groups were evaluated according to each resin composite type and insertion method (conventional or sonic; n=5). Forty ABS 3D-printed cylindrical molds, 5.0 mm in diameter and 4.0 mm in depth, were fabricated. For the conventional resin composite, the mold was filled incrementally (two layers), while for bulk-fill resin composites, insertion was performed in a single increment. The sonic insertion method was performed using a specific handpiece (SonicFill Handpiece, Kerr Corporation). Resin composites were light cured using a multipeak light-emitting diode light-curing unit (VALO, Ultradent Products Inc, South Jordan, UT, USA) in its regular mode. Samples were evaluated by μCT, and data were imported into software (Amira, version 5.5.2, VSG, Burlington, MA, USA) for 3D reconstruction, from which the percentage of void volume was calculated. Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc test at a preset alpha of 0.05. Results: The conventional insertion method resulted in reduced porosity, compared with sonic insertion, for SureFil SDR Flow and Tetric EvoCeram bulk fill. The sonic insertion method did not demonstrate any influence on void formation for Herculite Ultra or SonicFill. Conclusion: Results suggest that the sonic insertion method might increase void formation during resin composite delivery, depending on restorative material brand.

scholarly journals Effects of Color Modifier on Degree of Monomer Conversion, Biaxial Flexural Strength, Surface Microhardness, and Water Sorption/Solubility of Resin Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 3902
Author(s):  
Pipop Saikaew ◽  
Patchara Phimolthares ◽  
Pheeratas Phitakthanaakul ◽  
Panthira Sirikul ◽  
Suwannee Mekrakseree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Sorption ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Monomer Conversion ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Surface Microhardness ◽  
Biaxial Flexural Strength ◽  
Group 1

Color modifiers can be mixed with resin composites to mimic the shade of severely discolored tooth. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a color modifier on the physical and mechanical properties of a resin composite. The composite was mixed with a color modifier at 0 wt% (group 1), 1 wt% (group 2), 2.5 wt% (group 3), or 5 wt% (group 4). The degree of monomer conversion (DC) was examined after light curing for 20 or 40 s. Biaxial flexural strength (BFS)/modulus (BFM), surface microhardness (SH), and water sorption (Wsp)/solubility (Wsl) were also tested. The DC of group 1 was significantly higher than that of groups 3 and 4. The increase in curing time from 20 to 40 s increased the DC by ~10%. The BFS, BFM, Wsp, and Wsl of all the groups were comparable. A negative correlation was detected between the concentration of color modifier and the BFS and DC, while a positive correlation was observed with Wsp. In conclusion, the color modifier reduced the DC of composites, but the conversion was improved by extending the curing time. The increase in color modifier concentration also correlated with a reduction in strength and the increase in the water sorption of the composites.

scholarly journals Effects of Delayed Finishing/Polishing on Surface Roughness, Hardness and Gloss of Tooth-Coloured Restorative Materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 050-056 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ruya Yazici ◽  
Duygu Tuncer ◽  
Sibel Antonson ◽  
Alev Onen ◽  
Evren Kilinc
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Small Area ◽  
Vickers Microhardness ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Hybrid Resin ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Restorative Materials ◽  
Hardness Values ◽  
One Way Anova

ABSTRACTObjectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of delayed finishing/polishing on the surface roughness, hardness and gloss of tooth-coloured restorative materials.Methods: Four different tooth-coloured restoratives: a flowable resin composite- Tetric Flow, a hybrid resin composite- Venus, a nanohybrid resin composite- Grandio, and a polyacid modified resin composite- Dyract Extra were used. 30 specimens were made for each material and randomly assigned into three groups. The first group was finished/polished immediately and the second group was finished/polished after 24 hours. The remaining 10 specimens served as control. The surface roughness of each sample was recorded using a laser profilometer. Gloss measurements were performed using a small-area glossmeter. Vickers microhardness measurements were performed from three locations on each specimen surface under 100g load and 10s dwell time. Data for surface roughness and hardness were analyzed by Kruskal Wallis test and data for gloss were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Tukey test (P<.05).Results: The smoothest surfaces were obtained under Mylar strip for all materials. While there were no significant differences in surface roughness of immediate and delayed finished/polished Dyract Extra samples, immediately finished/polished Venus and Grandio samples showed significantly higher roughness than the delayed polished samples (P<.05). In Tetric Flow samples, immediately finishing/polishing provided smoother surface than delayed finishing/polishing (P<.05). The highest gloss values were recorded under Mylar strip for all materials. While delayed finishing/polishing resulted in a significantly higher gloss compared to immediate finishing/polishing in Venus samples (P<.05), no differences were observed between delayed or immediate finishing/polishing for the other materials (P>.05). The lowest hardness values were found under Mylar strip. Delayed finishing/polishing significantly increased the hardness of all materials.Conclusions: The effect of delayed finishing/polishing on surface roughness, gloss and hardness appears to be material dependent. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:50-56)

Using of modified-bentonite as low-cost sorbent for removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Saraa Muwafaq Ibrahim ◽  
Ziad T. Abd Ali
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Silanol Group ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Vibration Band ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
Modified Bentonite

Batch experiments have been studied to remove methylene blue dye (MB) from aqueous solution using modified bentonite. The modified bentonite was synthesized by replacing exchangeable calcium cations in natural bentonite with cationic surfactant cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB). The characteristics of modified bentonite were studied using different analysis such as Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) and surface area. Where SEM shows the natural bentonite has a porous structure, a rough and uneven appearance with scattered and different block structure sizes, while the modified bentonite surface morphology was smooth and supplemented by a limited number of holes. On other hand, (FTIR) analysis that proved NH group aliphatic and aromatic group of MB and silanol group are responsible for the sorption of contaminate. The organic matter peaks at 2848 and 2930 cm-1 in the spectra of modified bentonite which are sharper than those of the natural bentonite were assigned to the CH2 scissor vibration band and the symmetrical CH3 stretching absorption band, respectively, also the 2930 cm-1 peak is assigned to CH stretching band. The batch study was provided the maximum removal efficiency (99.99 % MB) with a sorption capacity of 129.87 mg/g at specified conditions (100 mg/L, 25℃, pH 11 and 250rpm). The sorption isotherm data fitted well with the Freundlich isotherm model. The kinetic studies were revealed that the sorption follows a pseudo-second-order kinetic model which indicates chemisorption between sorbent and sorbate molecules.

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