Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A method for microleakage evaluation along the dentin/restorative interface

F R Tay1, K M Pang, A J Gwinnett

  • 1Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong.

American Journal of Dentistry
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mussel-Inspired Etchant with Catechol-Lys-Methacrylate for Bond Durability.

Journal of dental research·2025
Same author

Effects of a Hydrophilic Collagen-Reactive Monomer on Dentin Bond Durability.

Journal of dental research·2025
Same author

Effect of Electrical Stimulation of Lingual Nerve on Xerostomia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

JDR clinical and translational research·2024
Same author

High-Performance Dental Resins Containing a Starburst Monomer.

Journal of dental research·2024
Same author

Enhanced Bonding to Caries-Affected Dentin Using an Isocyanate-Based Primer.

Journal of dental research·2023
Same author

Retention of Intrafibrillar Minerals Improves Resin-Dentin Bond Durability.

Journal of dental research·2022
Same journal

Surface hardness ratios and surface roughness of bulk-fill resin composites following different heating protocols.

American journal of dentistry·2026
Same journal

Effect of different surface treatments on the repair bond strength of flowable single-shade bulk-fill composites.

American journal of dentistry·2026
Same journal

Effect of pre-diagnostic stain removal on the detection of occlusal fissure caries: A laboratory study.

American journal of dentistry·2026
Same journal

A randomized controlled clinical evaluation of anti-gingivitis and desensitizing efficacy of a newly developed toothpaste with zinc chloride and oriental herb extract.

American journal of dentistry·2026
Same journal

Agreement among tooth color measurement devices: An experimental comparison.

American journal of dentistry·2026
Same journal

Locally delivered simvastatin and rosuvastatin in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

American journal of dentistry·2026
See all related articles

A new silver-staining protocol effectively visualizes dental restoration microleakage without abrasion. This method aids in assessing the marginal seal integrity, particularly in dentin, for improved clinical investigations.

Area of Science:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Assessing microleakage at the dentin-restorative interface is crucial for evaluating marginal seal integrity.
  • Existing methods for visualizing microleakage can be abrasive or lack clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a simple, non-abrasive protocol using silver staining for clear visualization of microleakage patterns.
  • To enable unobstructed observation of microleakage within the demineralized dentin-restorative interface.

Main Methods:

  • Class V preparations were restored with two different bonding systems and composite resins.
  • Specimens underwent water storage and thermocycling before silver nitrate immersion.
  • Silver stain penetration was analyzed, and leakage pathways were digitized for 3D illustration.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The extent of silver penetration was not significantly different before or after acid demineralization (P > 0.05).
  • Microleakage distribution was found to be non-uniform around the restorative margin.
  • The protocol is sensitive to dentin microleakage, especially at the cervical border.

Conclusions:

  • The developed silver-staining protocol provides a serviceable method for investigating marginal seal integrity.
  • It is particularly useful for examining microleakage within dentin in clinical specimens.
  • This non-abrasive technique offers a valuable alternative for future research on restorative material performance.