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Evaluation of the Curing of Adhesive Systems by Rheological and Thermal Testing
Published on: July 3, 2020
Effect of hybridization on bond strength and adhesive interface after acid-base challenge using 4-META/MMA-TBB resin
Tomohiro Takagaki1, Toru Nikaido, Satoko Tsuchiya
1Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8549, Japan gakky1978@gmail.com
Abstract:
The purposes of this study were twofold, namely to evaluate: (1) the effect of hybridization on microtensile bond strength (microTBS) to dentin, and (2) the ultrastructure of the dentin-adhesive interface with 4-META/MMA-TBB resin after acid-base challenge. Dentin surfaces, which received no treatment (NT), 65% phosphoric acid (PA), or 10% citric acid-3% ferric chloride (10-3), were bonded with a 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. To evaluate dentin bond strength, microTBS test was performed at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. For ultrastructural evaluation of the adhesive interfaces, SEM was used to examine the interfaces of the bonded specimens after acid-base challenge. The microTBS of NT was not determined, while that of 10-3 was significantly higher than that of PA (p < 0.05). With PA and 10-3, the hybrid layer was clearly observed, but no so for the acid-base resistant zone. Wall lesion was found in NT only. In conclusion, hybridization is vital to improving microTBS to dentin and enhancing resistance at the adhesive interface against acid-base challenge.
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