scholarly journals The effect of different light curing units on Vickers microhardness and degree of conversion of flowable resin composites

Author(s):  
Swe Zin AUNG ◽  
Tomohiro TAKAGAKI ◽  
Masaomi IKEDA ◽  
Kosuke NOZAKI ◽  
Michael F. BURROW ◽  
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Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
Danijela Marovic ◽  
Matej Par ◽  
Ana Crnadak ◽  
Andjelina Sekelja ◽  
Visnja Negovetic Mandic ◽  
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This study assessed the influence of rapid 3 s light curing on the new generation of bulk-fill resin composites under the simulated aging challenge and depths up to 4 mm. Four bulk-fill materials were tested: two materials designed for rapid curing (Tetric PowerFill—PFILL; Tetric PowerFlow—PFLW) and two regular materials (Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative—FIL; SDR Plus Bulk Fill Flowable—SDR). Three-point bending (n = 10) was used to measure flexural strength (FS) and flexural modulus (FM). In the 3 s group, two 2 mm thick specimens were stacked to obtain 4 mm thickness, while 2 mm-thick specimens were used for ISO group. Specimens were aged for 1, 30, or 30 + 3 days in ethanol. The degree of conversion (DC) up to 4 mm was measured by Raman spectroscopy. There was no difference between curing protocols in FS after 1 day for all materials except PFLW. FM was higher for all materials for ISO curing protocol. Mechanical properties deteriorated by increasing depth (2–4 mm) and aging. ISO curing induced higher DC for PFLW and FIL, while 3 s curing was sufficient for PFILL and SDR. The 3 s curing negatively affected FM of all tested materials, whereas its influence on FS and DC was highly material-specific.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Henrique Soares Torres ◽  
Luiza Monzoli Covre ◽  
Caio Pimenteira Uchôa ◽  
Déborah Laurindo Pereira Santos ◽  
Renato Torres Augusto Neto ◽  
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As resinas compostas fotopolimerizáveis têm tido cada vez mais indicações na odontologia restauradora devido às vantagens que apresentam. Porém variações na técnica de fotoativação, densidade de energia, intensidade da luz e tempo de irradiação podem gerar polimerização incompleta, o que pode resultar em uma resina composta com alta porosidade, pouca dureza, baixo polimento, alta capacidade de pigmentação ou efeitos tóxicos na polpa. Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar o efeito do tempo de polimerização na pigmentação extrínseca de três resinas compostas fotopolimerizáveis. Utilizando uma fonte de LED, foram confeccionados 180 espécimes de resina composta microhíbrida, nanohíbrida e nanoparticulada, com diferentes protocolos de polimerização. Os espécimes foram subdivididos em grupos de acordo com o agente pigmentante. Com o uso de um colorímetro, foram analisados quanto à mudança de cor (ΔE). Os dados foram submetidos ao teste ANOVA e Duncan (α=0,05). A resina composta microhíbrida apresentou os menores valores de ΔE em comparação à nanoparticulada e à nanohíbrida quando imersos em vinho. Quanto maior o tempo de polimerização menores valores de ΔE foram obtidos. Não somente o tempo de polimerização influencia no grau de pigmentação, mas também fatores intrínsecos às resinas compostas tais como carga, agente fotoiniciador e matriz orgânica.Descritores: Autocura de Resinas Dentárias; Materiais Dentários; Pigmentação.ReferênciasMatson MR, Matson AMFP. Avaliação do grau de conversão de resinas compostas quando ativadas por luz halógena: método convencional, alta potência e método “soft”. Rev Inst Ciênc Saúde. 2006;24(4):307-11.Delaviz Y, Finer Y, Santerre JP. Biodegradation of resin composites and adhesivesby oral bacteria and saliva: A rationale for new material designs that consider the clinical environment and treatment challenges. Dent Mater. 2014;30(1):16-32.Nahsan FPS, Ueda JK, Silva JO, Schimitt VL, Naufel FS, Formighieri LA et al. Estabilidade de cor de resina composta após imersão em café, água e solução de clorexidina. Rev Bras Pesq Saúde. 2009;11(2):13-7.Al  Kheraif  AA,  Qasim  SS,  Ramakrishnaiah  R,  Rehman  I.  Effect  of different beverages on the color stability and degree of conversion of nano and microhybrid composites. Dent Mater J. 2013;(32)2:326-31.Ceballos L, Fuentes MV, Tafalla H, Martínez A, Flores J, Rodríguez J. Curing effectiveness of resin composites at different exposure times using LED and halogen units. Med Oral Pathol Oral Cir Bucal 2009;14(1):e51-6.Rahiotis C, Patsouri K, Silikas N, Kakaboura A. Curing efficiency of high- intensity light-emitting diode (LED) devices. J Oral Sci.  2010; 52(2):187-95.Sgarbi SC, Pereira SK, Martins JMH, Oliveira MAC, Mazur RF. Degree of conversion of resin composites light activated by halogen light and led analyzed by ultraviolet spectrometry. 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Efeito dos protocolos de fotoativação na dureza de uma resina composta nanoparticulada. ROBRAC. 2012;21(56):394-97.Uhl A, Mills RW, Rzanny AE, Jandt KD. Time dependence of composite shrinkage using halogen and LED light curing. Dent Mater. 2005;21(3):278-86.Eick JD, Kotha SP, Chappelow CC, Kilway KV, Giese GJ, Glaros AG et al. Properties of  silorane-based  dental resins and composites containing    a    stressreducing  monomer. Dent Mater. 2007;23(8):1011-17.Neumann MG, Schmitt CC, Ferreira GC, Correa IC. The initiating radical yields and the efficiency of polymerization for various dental photoinitiators excited by different lightcuring units. Dent Mater. 2006;22(6):576-84.Asmussen   E,  Peutzfeldt   A.   Influence   of   composition   on   rate   of polymerization contraction of light-curing resin composites. Acta Odontol Scand. 2002;60(3):146-50.Silva EH, Albuquerque RC, Lanza LD, Vieira GC, Peixoto RT, Alvim HH et al. 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Author(s):  
Ezgi T. Bayraktar ◽  
Pinar Y. Atali ◽  
Bora Korkut ◽  
Ezgi G. Kesimli ◽  
Bilge Tarcin ◽  
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Abstract Objectives This study was aimed to determine the effects of modeling resins on the surface microhardness of composites. Materials and Methods Six resin-based composites (Charisma Smart, Estellite Asteria, CeramX-One SphereTEC, Admira Fusion, Filtek Ultimate, and Clearfil Majesty Es-2) and three wetting agents (Modeling Liquid, Composite Primer, and Modeling Resin) were investigated. In all, 240 specimens were prepared, and wetting agents were applied prior to light curing in the experimental groups. After 24 hours, specimens were polished and Vickers microhardness (VHN) values were measured. Statistical Analysis Shapiro–Wilk and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for analyses (p < 0.05). Results Both modeling resin and composites were determined to be effective factors (p < 0.001). The control group showed the highest VHN (70.37 ± 7.94), followed by Modeling Liquid (64.68 ± 12.07), Composite Primer (59.84 ± 6.33), and Modeling Resin (58 ± 3.52b; p < 0.001). Filtek Ultimate showed the highest VHN (76.62 ± 9.78c), whereas Charisma Smart (58.87 ± 7.95), and Clearfil Majesty (67.27 ± 2.58) showed the lowest (p < 0.001). Clearfil Majesty–Modeling Liquid (46.62 ± 5.33) and Charisma Smart–Composite Primer (50.81 ± 0.39) combinations showed the lowest VHN, whereas Filtek Ultimate–control (87.15 ± 2.12) and Filtek Ultimate–Modeling Liquid (84.24 ± 3.11) showed the highest (p < 0.001). Conclusion All tested modeling resins decreased VHN value, and the amount of reduction varied among composites and wetting agents. It might be safer not to use wetting agents unless they are necessary.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Sheila Celia Mondragón Contreras ◽  
Ana Luiza Barbosa Jurema ◽  
Evaniele Santos Claudino ◽  
Eduardo Bresciani ◽  
Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
RQ Ramos ◽  
RR Moraes ◽  
GC Lopes

Clinical Relevance The use of multipeak LED light-curing guarantees efficiency on light activation of Ivocerin-containing light-cured resin cement.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 470
Author(s):  
Andrea Kowalska ◽  
Jerzy Sokolowski ◽  
Kinga Bociong

The presented paper concerns current knowledge of commercial and alternative photoinitiator systems used in dentistry. It discusses alternative and commercial photoinitiators and focuses on mechanisms of polymerization process, in vitro measurement methods and factors influencing the degree of conversion and hardness of dental resins. PubMed, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, Elsevier, ResearchGate and Mendeley, analysis from 1985 to 2020 were searched electronically with appropriate keywords. Over 60 articles were chosen based on relevance to this review. Dental light-cured composites are the most common filling used in dentistry, but every photoinitiator system requires proper light-curing system with suitable spectrum of light. Alternation of photoinitiator might cause changing the values of biomechanical properties such as: degree of conversion, hardness, biocompatibility. This review contains comparison of biomechanical properties of dental composites including different photosensitizers among other: camphorquinone, phenanthrenequinone, benzophenone and 1-phenyl-1,2 propanedione, trimethylbenzoyl-diphenylphosphine oxide, benzoyl peroxide. The major aim of this article was to point out alternative photoinitiators which would compensate the disadvantages of camphorquinone such as: yellow staining or poor biocompatibility and also would have mechanical properties as satisfactory as camphorquinone. Research showed there is not an adequate photoinitiator which can be as sufficient as camphorquinone (CQ), but alternative photosensitizers like: benzoyl germanium or novel acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators used synergistically with CQ are able to improve aesthetic properties and degree of conversion of dental resin.


2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 632-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
André L. Faria-e-Silva ◽  
Christopher Fanger ◽  
Lillian Nguyen ◽  
Demetri Howerton ◽  
Carmem S. Pfeifer

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the composite shade and distance from the light-curing unit (LCU) tip on the irradiance reaching the bottom of composite disks and on the depth of polymerization. Composites of three shades (opaque - OXDC, bleach - BXL, and A2) were inserted into molds with 3-mm of thickness positioned over a spectrometer and photo-activated with the LCU (Bluephase) tip placed at 0 or 1 cm from the composite surface. The mean irradiance reaching the bottom of composite was recorded during the entire photo-activation (30 s). Specimens (2 x 2 x 4 mm) were polymerized and used to map the degree of conversion achieved in different depths from irradiated surface. Specimens were sectioned into slices that were positioned over the platform of the infra-red microscope connected to the spectrometer to map the conversion. The conversion was measured in eight different depths every 500-µm. Increasing the distance of LCU tip reduced the irradiance only for A2. Interposing OXDC disks resulted in lowest values of irradiance and A2 the highest one. A tendency to decrease the conversion was observed towards the bottom of specimens for all experimental conditions, and the slope was more accentuated for OXDC. Differences among shades and distances from LCU tip were evident only beyond 1.5-2.0 mm of depth. In conclusion, both composite shade and distance from LCU tip might affect the light-transmission and depth of polymerization, while the effect of last was more pronounced.


2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. E280-E287 ◽  
Author(s):  
JS Shim ◽  
SH Han ◽  
N Jha ◽  
ST Hwang ◽  
W Ahn ◽  
...  

SUMMARY This study investigated the effects of irradiance and exposure duration on dual-cured resin cements irradiated through ceramic restorative materials. A single light-curing unit was calibrated to three different irradiances (500, 1000, and 1500 mW/cm2) and irradiated to three different attenuating materials (transparent acryl, lithium disilicate, zirconia) with 1-mm thicknesses for 20 or 60 seconds. The changes in irradiance and temperature were measured with a radiometer (or digital thermometer) under the attenuating materials. The degree of conversion (DC) of dual-cure resin cement after irradiation at different irradiances and exposure durations was measured with Fourier transform near infrared spectroscopy. Two-way analysis of variance revealed that irradiance (p&lt;0.001) and exposure duration (p&lt;0.001) significantly affected temperature and DC. All groups showed higher DCs with increased exposure times (p&lt;0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between the groups irradiated with 1000 mW/cm2 and 1500 mW/cm2 (p&gt;0.05). Higher-intensity irradiances yielded higher temperatures (p&lt;0.05), but exposure time did not affect temperature when materials were irradiated at 500 mW/cm2 (p&gt;0.05).


2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-505
Author(s):  
CS Sampaio ◽  
PG Pizarro ◽  
PJ Atria ◽  
R Hirata ◽  
M Giannini ◽  
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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.


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