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Monkey pulpal responses to conventional and adhesive luting cements
S Inokoshi1, M Fujitani, M Otsuki
1Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Operative Dentistry, Japan.
Operative Dentistry
|June 4, 1998
Summary
This study compared monkey pulpal responses to metal inlays using adhesive resin/composite versus conventional cements. No significant differences in pulpal reactions were observed, suggesting adhesive resins may protect dentin and pulp.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Biology
Background:
- Metal inlays are indirect restorations requiring luting agents.
- Assessing pulpal response to new luting materials is crucial for clinical success.
- Conventional dental cements and newer adhesive resin/composite systems are used.
Purpose of the Study:
- To histopathologically evaluate monkey pulpal responses to metal inlays.
- To compare pulpal reactions between adhesive resin/composite luting agents and conventional dental cements.
- To determine the protective effect of adhesive resin coating on dentin and pulp.
Main Methods:
- Metal inlays were luted in monkey teeth using two luting methods.
- Pulpal tissues were evaluated histopathologically at 90 days post-cementation.
- Comparison of pulpal inflammation and tissue response between groups.
Main Results:
- Initial pulpal responses subsided by 90 days after cementation.
- No significant difference in pulpal reactions was found between the adhesive resin/composite and conventional cement groups.
- Adhesive resin coating appeared to protect dentin and pulp in indirect restorations.
Conclusions:
- Both adhesive resin/composite and conventional cements elicited comparable pulpal responses in metal inlay restorations.
- Adhesive resin application to cut dentinal surfaces may offer pulpal protection in indirect restorations.
- Further research could explore long-term effects and different adhesive systems.