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Microleakage of dentin adhesive systems.
1Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Journal of Esthetic Dentistry
|May 11, 1991
Summary
Pentra Bond II showed less marginal leakage prevention than Tenure, but performed similarly to Scotchbond 2 and Gluma dentin adhesives. This study evaluated dental adhesive effectiveness under varied conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Adhesive Dentistry
Background:
- Marginal leakage is a critical factor in the longevity of dental restorations.
- Dentin adhesives play a crucial role in preventing microleakage at the tooth-restoration interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the microleakage prevention efficacy of five different dentin adhesives.
- To evaluate the influence of restorative materials, placement techniques, and storage conditions on adhesive performance.
Main Methods:
- A silver-staining technique was employed to quantitatively assess microleakage.
- Five distinct dentin adhesives were tested under a range of experimental variables.
Main Results:
- Pentra Bond II demonstrated significantly less effectiveness in preventing marginal leakage compared to Tenure.
- Pentra Bond II exhibited comparable performance to Scotchbond 2 and Gluma regarding marginal leakage prevention.
Conclusions:
- The choice of dentin adhesive impacts marginal seal quality.
- Further research is needed to optimize adhesive systems for diverse clinical scenarios.