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The effect of silver nanoparticles on composite shear bond strength to dentin with different adhesion protocols
Koohpeima Fatemeh1, Mokhtari Mohammad Javad2, Khalafi Samaneh1
1Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Biomaterial Research Center, Department of Operative Dentistry, Shiraz, Iran.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of silver nanoparticles on composite shear bond strength using one etch and rinse and one self-etch adhesive systems.
Material And Methods:
Silver nanoparticles were prepared. Transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffraction were used to characterize the structure of the particles. Nanoparticles were applied on exposed dentin and then different adhesives and composites were applied. All samples were tested by universal testing machine and shear bond strength was assesed.
Results:
Particles with average diameter of about 20 nm and spherical shape were found. Moreover, it was shown that pretreatment by silver nanoparticles enhanced shear bond strength in both etch and rinse, and in self-etch adhesive systems (p≤0.05).
Conclusions:
Considering the positive antibacterial effects of silver nanoparticles, using them is recommended in restorative dentistry. It seems that silver nanoparticles could have positive effects on bond strength of both etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesive systems. The best results of silver nanoparticles have been achieved with Adper Single Bond and before acid etching.
