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David H Pashley

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The effects of outward forced convective flow on inward diffusion of potassium across human dentin.

PURPOSE: To measure the inward flux of potassium across human dentin disks, in vitro, in the absence and then in the presence of a simulated pulpal pressure (PP), before and after brushing with two desensitizing dentifrices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dentin discs were made from extracted unerupted third molars and etched with 6% citric acid to remove the smear layers. The hydraulic conductance (Lp or outward fluid movement) of the discs was measured before and after brushing for 2 minutes with two desensitizing dentifrices, Colgate Sensitive Maximum Strength or Sensodyne Fresh Mint, both dentifrices containing 5% potassium nitrate. The potassium flux was measured at a pressure of 0 cm H2O, and a simulated pulpal pressure of 20 cm H2O. RESULTS: The results showed the Colgate-brushed specimens had lower Lp (P < 0.05) than specimens brushed with Sensodyne or with saline. The Colgate-brushed specimens had a corresponding lower K+ flux, at a PP = 0 cm H2O, than specimens brushed with saline, but were not significantly different than specimens brushed with Sensodyne dentifrice. However, when the pressure was increased from 0 to 20 cm H2O, to simulate outward dentin fluid pressure, there were significant decreases in K+ flux across all three treatment groups, but the K+ flux of the Colgate-brushed specimens were affected the least, resulting in the Colgate-brushed specimens having significantly (P < 0.05) greater K+ fluxes than the saline or Sensodyne dentifrice-brushed groups. The magnitude of reduction in K+ flux in going from 0 cm H2O to 20 cm H2O was demonstrated to be linearly related to the magnitude of the Lp of the brushed specimens. Hence, a small Lp corresponded to a small reduction in K+ flux, and a correspondingly large K+ flux at 20 cm H2O. An explanation of this phenomenon is that a decrease in the Lp of dentin, produced by brushing, corresponds to a decreased outward dentin fluid flow. This lowers the outward K+ convective flow and also lowers the inward K+ diffusion. However, since the decrease of the outward K+ convective flow is greater than the decrease of the inward K+ diffusion, and the net flux is the algebraic sum of these two terms, the result is greater net inward K+ flux through the dentin. Therefore, the Colgate-brushed specimens, which exhibited the lowest Lp, provided the greatest inward K+ flux at simulated dentin fluid pressure.

Analysis of Variance↗

How can nanoleakage occur in self-etching adhesive systems that demineralize and infiltrate simultaneously?

PURPOSE: Single-step adhesives which etch and prime simultaneously and are not rinsed should not exhibit areas of incomplete infiltration within hybrid layers produced in sound dentin. This study examined the extent of silver uptake using ammoniacal silver nitrate in three two-step, self-etching primers (Imperva Fluoro Bond, Shofu; UniFil Bond, GC, ABF system, Kuraray) and one single-step, self-etching adhesive (AQ Bond, Sun Medical) bonded to dentin and four poly(HEMA) resins used as controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Flat dentin surfaces were bonded with these adhesives and sectioned into 0.8-mm-thick slabs that were then coated with nail varnish except for the bonded interfaces and immersed in AgNO3 for 24 h. Four types of poly(HEMA) resins were made: 100% HEMA; 90% HEMA-10% water; 75% HEMA-10% water, all polymerized with TBBO at 50 degrees C for 6 h; 100% HEMA polymerized at 25 degrees C for 30 min. After developing, undemineralized, unstained, epoxy resin-embedded sections were prepared for TEM. RESULTS: Nanoleakage patterns were observed in all bonded specimens. Fine segregated silver particles and reticular silver-staining patterns were found within the thin hybrid layers created by the three self-etching primers. For the single-step, self-etching adhesive, heavy silver deposits were identified within the hybridized complex formed by this adhesive within the smear layer, the underlying intact dentin, and in the adhesive layer. Increasing amounts of silver uptake were observed in poly(HEMA) specimens containing more water or that were polymerized at 25 degrees C for a short time instead of 50 degrees C for 6 h. CONCLUSIONS: Silver uptake in hybrid layers formed by self-etching adhesives in sound dentin is not necessarily caused by disparities between the depths of demineralization and resin infiltration. They represent areas of increased permeability within a polymerized resin matrix in which water is incompletely removed resulting in regions of incomplete polymerization and/or hydrogel formation.

Acid Etching, Dental↗

Effects of one versus two applications of an unfilled, all-in-one adhesive on dentine bonding.

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the null hypothesis that there is no difference between the effect of a one versus two-layer applications of Prompt L-Pop (3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany) to sound, abraded human coronal dentine. METHODS: In group I, the mixed adhesive was applied for 15s, and light-cured for 10s. In group II, after light-curing the first layer, the adhesive was re-applied and light-cured. Specimens bonded with a hybrid composite were sectioned into beams for microtensile bond strength evaluation. Additional teeth from each group were bonded similarly using a lining composite for transmission electron microscopy examination of the resin-dentine interfaces, and nanoleakage evaluation using ammoniacal silver nitrate. RESULTS: A significant difference (p<0.001) was detected between microtensile bond strengths in the two groups. Stained, demineralized sections revealed 3-5 microm thick hybrid layers in both groups. An electron-lucent layer between 7 and 20 microm thick was present between the adhesive and the overlying composite. This layer was absent from the interfaces after removal with ethanol before composite placement. The use of a single application in group I resulted in the direct contact of the electron-lucent layer with the dentine surface and tubular orifices. In unstained, undemineralized sections used to evaluate nanoleakage, silver deposits were found mostly in the hybrid layer in group II, but throughout the entire adhesive layer in group I. CONCLUSION: Bonding of this unfilled all-in-one adhesive to dentine may be improved by application of a second adhesive layer after light-curing the first layer. This ensures that the exposed dentine surface and dentinal tubules are coated with adhesive that is adequately polymerized.

Composite Resins↗

Single-step adhesives are permeable membranes.

OBJECTIVES: This study tested the hypotheses that micro-tensile bond strengths of all currently available single-step adhesives to dentine are adversely affected by delayed activation of a light-cured composite, and that such a phenomenon only occurs in the presence of water from the substrate side of the bonded interface. METHODS: In experiment I, a control three-step adhesive (All-Bond 2, Bisco) and six single-step adhesives (One-Up Bond F, Tokuyama; Etch&Prime 3.0, Degussa; Xeno CF Bond, Sankin; AQ Bond, Sun Medical; Reactmer Bond, Shofu and Prompt L-Pop, 3M ESPE) were bonded to sound, hydrated dentine. A microfilled composite was placed over the cured adhesive and was either light-activated immediately, or after leaving the composite in the dark for 20 min. In experiment II, three single-step adhesives (Etch&Prime 3.0, Xeno CF Bond and AQ Bond) were similarly bonded to completely dehydrated dentine using the same delayed light-activation protocol. In experiment III, a piece of processed composite was used as the bonding substrate for the same three single-step adhesives. The microfilled composite was applied to the cured adhesives using the same immediate and delayed light-activation protocols. Bonded specimens were sectioned for micro-tensile bond strength evaluation. Fractographic analysis of the specimens was performed using SEM. Stained, undemineralised sections of unstressed, bonded specimens were also examined by TEM. RESULTS: When bonded to hydrated dentine, delayed light-activation had no effect on the control three-step adhesive, but significantly lowered the bond strengths of all the single-step adhesives (p < 0.05). This adverse effect of delayed light-activation was not observed in the three single-step adhesives that were bonded to either dehydrated dentine or processed composite. Morphological manifestations of delayed light-activation of composite in the hydrated dentine bonding substrate were exclusively located along the composite-adhesive interface, and were present as large voids, resin globules and honeycomb structures that formed partitions around a myriad of small blisters along the fractured interfaces. CONCLUSION: These features resembled the 'overwet phenomenon' that was previously reported along the dentine-adhesive interfaces of some acetone-based three-step adhesives. The cured adhesive layer in single-step adhesives may act as semi-permeable membranes that allow water diffusion from the bonded hydrated dentine to the intermixed zone between the adhesive and the uncured composite. Osmotic blistering of water droplets along the surface of the cured adhesive layer and emulsion polymerisation of immiscible resin components probably account for the compromised bond strength in single-step adhesives after delayed activation of light-cured composites.

Biocompatible Materials↗

The microtensile bond strength of self-etching adhesives to ground enamel.

It is uncertain whether single-phase self-etching adhesives form bonds to enamel as reliable as those of etch-and-rinse adhesives. This study compared the microtensile bond strengths to ground enamel of three self-etching adhesive systems, a self-etching primer system and an etchand-rinse adhesive system. Human enamel was ground flat with 320-grit silicone carbide paper. The self-etching adhesives iBond (Heraeus Kulzer), Prompt L-Pop (3M ESPE) and Xeno III (Caulk/Dentsply), the adhesive with a self-etching primer Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray) and the etch-and-rinse adhesive Scotchbond Multipur-pose (3M/ESPE) were applied as directed, followed by a core of the same manufacturers' hybrid resin composite. A microtensile bond strength evaluation was performed after 48 hours of water storage, using untrimmed beams approximately 0.9 mm2 in cross-sectional area at a crosshead speed of 0.6 mm/minute. There were no pretest failures in any group, and failures were predominately adhesive or mixed. Adhesion to enamel of Clearfil SE was not significantly different from Scotchbond Multi-Purpose, while the three self-etching adhesive systems demonstrated significantly lower bond strengths (One-way ANOVA, Tukey-Kramer Multiple-Comparison Test, p < 0.00001).

Acid Etching, Dental↗

Long-term durability of resin dentin interface: nanoleakage vs. microtensile bond strength.

This study tested the hypothesis that long-term durability of resin bonds to dentin is directly related to the nanoleakage of dentin bonding systems. Extracted human third molars were ground flat with 600-grit SiC paper under running water to expose middle dentin. Clearfil Liner Bond 2V (LB2V) or Fluoro Bond (FB) was applied to dentin surfaces according to the manufacturer's instructions. A crown was built-up with Clearfil AP-X resin composite, and the specimens were stored in water for 24 hours at 37 degrees C. The bonded assemblies were vertically sectioned into approximately 0.7 mm thick slabs and trimmed for microtensile bond test. All slabs were immersed in individual bottles of water at 37 degrees C, which was changed every day. Specimens were incubated for one day, and three, six, and nine months, and at the specified time period, they were randomly divided to two subgroups: 50% AgNO3 and the control. In the 50% AgNO3 subgroup, the slabs were immersed for one hour in 50% AgNO3, followed by exposure in a photo-developing solution for 12 hours just prior to debonding. The specimens in the control subgroup were soaked in water until debonding. Then, all specimens were subjected to microtensile bond testing. The debonded specimens of the AgNO3 subgroup had micrographs subjected to image analysis by NIH Image PC (Scion, Fredrick, MD, USA), and the area of silver penetration was quantitated. The bond strength data and silver penetration areas were subjected to two- and three-way ANOVA and Fisher's PLSD test at the 95% level of confidence. Regression analysis was used to test the relationship between bond strengths and the silver penetration area at each time period. For both adhesive systems, the bond strengths gradually decreased over time, although there were no statistically significant differences in the FB bond strength among the four time periods tested (p>0.05). Silver penetration in specimens bonded with LB2V and FB gradually increased over time. Regression analysis showed a higher correlation between bond strength and silver penetration at 9 months for specimens bonded with LB2V (R2=0.844) than at shorter time periods. The authors speculate that hydrolytic degradation within the hybrid layer gradually increased due to water penetration through nanoleakage channels, resulting in lower bond strengths and interfacial failure after as little as nine months.

Analysis of Variance↗

The durability of a fluoride-releasing resin adhesive system to dentin.

The durability of a fluoride-free (SE Bond) and a fluoride-containing (KBF) self-etching primer/ adhesive system were compared by measuring the microtensile bond strengths (microTBS) of these adhesive systems to human dentin in vitro. After bonding, the restored teeth were serially sectioned into multiple slabs that were trimmed to a 1 mm2 cross-sectional area at the bonded interface. For the three and six month specimens, half were fully covered with nail varnish (SE+, KBF+), while the other half were incubated at 37 degrees C in water without any protective varnish (SE-, KBF-). The microTBS of the one-day specimens were 44.6 +/- 11.2 MPa for SE Bond and 39.8 +/- 8.0 MPa for KBF (p > 0.05). When unprotected specimens were incubated in water for three and six months, the microTBS fell to 26.3 +/- 8.8 MPa and 23.6 +/- 10.7 MPa for SE-, respectively, but did not change in the specimens protected with nail varnish (SE+, 41.9 +/- 12.8 MPa and 41.8 +/- 9.8 MPa, respectively). In contrast, in specimens bonded with a fluoride-containing resin, KBF, the bond strengths of the unprotected specimens did not change over three and six months KBF-. Values were 32.4 +/- 6.1 MPa and 36.8 +/- 2.3 MPa, respectively. Similarly, varnish-protected KBF+ specimens did not change over three and six months (39.3 +/- 13.6 MPa and 40.9 +/- 14.7 MPa, respectively). The results indicate that decreases in bond strength over six months' storage are water-dependent but can be prevented by using fluoride-containing resins.

Analysis of Variance↗

Adhesive permeability affects composite coupling to dentin treated with a self-etch adhesive.

Dentin bonded with one-step self-etch adhesives does not couple well to chemically-cured composites despite the presence of ternary catalysts in some systems. To determine whether additional factors are responsible for the poor coupling of dentin bonded with these adhesives, the authors used a one-step self-adhesive in which the ternary catalyst is incorporated separately in the brush applicator for activating the adhesive. The activated adhesive was bonded to dentin or prepolymerized composites. For microtensile bond strength evaluation, a dual-cured hybrid composite was used for coupling to the bonded substrates and activated using: (1) the light-cured mode (LC), (2) delayed light-activation (DL) and (3) the chemical-cured mode (CC). In addition, the composite polymerized in the CC mode was coupled to the two substrates bonded with (4) additional experimental adhesive versions without the ternary catalyst and (5) without the ternary catalyst and tertiary amine. Silver tracer penetration into bonded interfaces was examined using TEM by replacing the dual-cured composite with a light-cured or a chemically-cured microfilled composite. In the CC mode, the composites coupled poorly to both substrates bonded with the unactivated adhesive (5). The use of activated adhesives allowed for good coupling of the composites polymerized in all curing modes to bonded composite, but only in the LC mode to bonded dentin. Water-filled channels in the form of water trees and water blisters were present in the adhesive layer under all composite-curing modes in bonded dentin. These features were completely absent in the bonded composites, showing that the source of the water was from dentin. Water blisters were also observed along the adhesive-composite interfaces in bonded dentin when the coupling composites were polymerized using the CC or DL modes.

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Effects of multiple adhesive coatings on dentin bonding.

Simple changes to bonding techniques can improve resin-dentin bond strengths. This study evaluated the effect of multiple consecutive coatings of adhesive resin on dentin by measuring both microtensile bond strength and nano-leakage following exposure to ammoniacal silver nitrate. Resin-dentin bonded specimens were prepared using two total-etch adhesives (OptiBond Solo Plus/Kerr or Single Bond/3M ESPE). During bonding, resin application and air evaporation were done 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 times on acid-etched, moist dentin surfaces. Mean microtensile bond strengths were evaluated by two-way ANOVA and Fisher's PLSD test (p<0.05; n=16 for each group). Additionally, nanoleakage of silver nitrate was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results indicated that bond strengths increased with each coating up to four coats. Nanoleakage decreased with each coat, becoming very small after four or more coats. This adhesive application method can be easily applied to clinical practice, thereby improving the quality of resin-dentin bonds.

Bicuspid↗

Microtensile dentin bond strength of self-etching resins: effect of a hydrophobic layer.

In this study, the microtensile bond strength of resin composites to dentin was determined when hydrophilic self-etching resins were used with and without an additional layer of a more hydrophobic adhesive. Included were three single-step self-etching adhesives, Adper Prompt L-Pop (3M ESPE), iBond GI (Heraeus Kulzer, Inc) and Xeno III (Caulk/Dentsply), and as a negative control, UniFil Bond (GC America), a self-etching primer with a separate adhesive. Each product was evaluated using a hybrid resin composite from its respective manufacturer, and each was used as directed and then used with an added layer of a more hydrophobic resin from its respective manufacturer. Testing was performed after 72 hours using a "non-trimming" microtensile test at a crosshead speed of 0.6 mm/minute. When the products were used according to manufacturers' directions, iBond had a significantly higher bond strength to dentin than the other three products (p<0.001), which were not significantly different from each other. For the three self-etching adhesive systems, the addition of a layer of a more hydrophobic resin produced significantly higher bond strengths to dentin (p<0.001), while no significant effect was found for the self-etching primer (p=0.40). A significant interaction was found between the variables product and adhesive treatment. The TEM evaluation of Prompt L-Pop and iBond demonstrated reduced nanoleakage with the additional resin layer.

Composite Resins↗