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Effect of different polymerization methods on composite microleakage.

Simone Deliperi1, David N Bardwell, Aikaterini Papathanasiou

  • 1Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Cagliari, Italy. simone.deliperi@tufts.edu

American Journal of Dentistry
|December 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study found that different polymerization methods significantly impact resin composite microleakage. Conventional curing resulted in more leakage than step, ramp, or pulse modes, which performed similarly.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Polymerization Techniques

Background:

  • Microleakage remains a significant challenge in resin composite restorations, potentially leading to secondary caries and pulpal issues.
  • Optimizing polymerization methods is crucial for minimizing marginal gaps and ensuring restoration longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the microleakage of a condensable resin composite when used with a flowable composite liner.
  • To evaluate the effect of four distinct polymerization curing modes on microleakage in Class II restorations.

Main Methods:

  • Forty human premolars and molars underwent standardized MO/DO Class II preparations.
  • Teeth were restored using a flowable composite liner and a condensable resin composite, then subjected to thermocycling and methylene blue dye immersion.

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  • Four polymerization groups were tested: conventional, step, ramp, and pulse modes.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant difference in microleakage was observed between the conventional mode and the other three modes (P < 0.001).
    • The conventional curing mode exhibited the highest degree of microleakage.
    • No significant differences in microleakage were found among the step, ramp, and pulse polymerization modes.

    Conclusions:

    • Conventional polymerization mode is associated with increased microleakage in Class II resin composite restorations with a flowable liner.
    • Step, ramp, and pulse polymerization modes offer comparable and superior performance in reducing microleakage compared to conventional mode.