Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
05:42
Detection and Removal of Tooth-Colored Composite Resin Using the Fluorescence-Aided Identification Technique
Published on: July 27, 2022
Fluoride release from esthetic restorative materials with and without adhesive
Tijen Pamir1, Hüseyin Tezel, Ferit Ozata
1EGE University, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Izmir, Turkey. tijen@dent.ege.edu.tr
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|February 16, 2006
Summary
Fluoride release from esthetic restorative materials varied significantly. A fluoridated adhesive coating altered fluoride release patterns and amounts differently for each material tested in vitro.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Dental Materials
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Fluoride release from dental restorative materials is crucial for caries prevention.
- Understanding fluoride release patterns is essential for optimizing therapeutic effects.
- Surface modifications can potentially alter the ion release characteristics of dental composites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare fluoride release from five esthetic restorative materials.
- To evaluate the effect of a fluoridated adhesive coating on fluoride release patterns and amounts.
Main Methods:
- In vitro study involving five esthetic restorative materials.
- Materials were prepared as cylinders, with experimental groups coated in fluoridated adhesive resin (Prompt L-Pop) and control groups left uncoated.
- Fluoride release was measured over 28 days using an ion analyzer and statistically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Uncoated materials showed varying fluoride release, with Ariston pHc releasing the most.
- A significant material-coating interaction was observed, with different effects on each material.
- Among coated materials, Ketac-fil (conventional glass-ionomer cement) exhibited the highest fluoride release.
Conclusions:
- Surface coating with a fluoridated adhesive significantly impacts fluoride release from esthetic restorative materials.
- The magnitude of this impact varies considerably depending on the specific restorative material used.