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Junichi Shinagawa1, Go Inoue, Toru Nikaido
1Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Dental Materials Journal
|June 24, 2016
Summary
This study compared a new restorative material (BF) to a conventional resin cement (SB). BF showed higher bond strength but lower acid resistance, while sodium fluoride improved resistance at the cost of bond strength.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- 4-META/MMA-TBB based resin systems are used in dental restorations.
- Evaluating novel restorative materials for improved bonding and durability is crucial.
- The effect of additives like sodium fluoride on material performance requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the bonding performance and dentin interface acid resistance of a new 4-META/MMA-TBB based restorative material (BF) against a conventional resin cement (SB).
- To assess the impact of sodium fluoride (NaF) addition on the properties of both materials.
Main Methods:
- Microtensile bond strength (µTBS) was evaluated on dentin treated with citric acid-ferric chloride or a self-etching primer.
- Restorative materials (BF and SB) with and without NaF were applied.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) assessed the resin-dentin interface after an acid-base challenge.
Main Results:
- The TP/BF group exhibited the highest microtensile bond strength (µTBS).
- Addition of sodium fluoride (NaF) to the polymers decreased µTBS.
- While TP/BF showed interfacial erosion, NaF polymers enhanced the acid resistance of the resin-dentin interface.
Conclusions:
- The BF material demonstrated high µTBS but exhibited lower acid resistance at the dentin interface.
- Sodium fluoride (NaF) addition improved the acid resistance of the interface but reduced µTBS.
- Material selection involves balancing bond strength and interfacial durability against acid challenges.
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