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Over-etching effects on micro-tensile bond strength and failure patterns for two dentin bonding systems.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine (1) the weakest zone of resin-dentin bonds and (2) the relation between bond strength and failure mode to clarify the effect of demineralized dentin. METHODS: Human premolars were sectioned to expose the dentin surfaces, and the dentin surfaces were conditioned with phosphoric acid for 15, 60, 120, or 180s. Resin-dentin bonded specimens were produced using two adhesives: One-Step (Bisco) and OptiBond Solo (Kerr). Each sample was sectioned to produce a beam (adhesive area: 0.9mm(2)). Microtensile bond tests were then conducted, and the mean bond strengths (n=12 for each group) were statistically compared using two-way ANOVA and Duncan's multiple-range test (p<0.05). The fractured surfaces of all specimens were examined using SEM, and the areas of failure were measured using an image analyzer. RESULTS: For One-Step, the bond strength decreased with increase in acid-conditioning time (15s: 50.7+/-9.7, 60s: 40.8+/-11.0, 120s: 23.6+/-4.9 and 180s: 12.1+/-4.6MPa) (p<0.05). For OptiBond Solo, the bond strength in the case of 15s acid-conditioning time (42.6+/-7.9MPa) was significantly greater than that for the other times (60s: 31.9+/-10.3, 120s: 31.8+/-14.4 and 180s: 31.8+/-7.4MPa) (p<0.05). Fractography showed that the area percentage of the hybrid layer increased with increase in etching time for both systems. CONCLUSIONS: The integrity of the hybrid layer, especially the top part, has an effect on bond strength.

Acid Etching, Dental↗

Surface coating and leakage of dentin-bonded resin composite restorations.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the marginal leakage of dentin-bonded resin composite restorations in tooth sections coated with nail varnish and similarly restored sections coated with cyanoacrylate cement. METHODS: MO and DO cavities were prepared with the gingival floor below the CEJ in 11 non-carious extracted human molars. Each cavity was restored with a dentin adhesive and resin composite. Sectioning yielded four specimens per tooth (N=44). One specimen from each restoration was coated with varnish. The other specimen was coated with cyanoacrylate cement. The coatings were applied to all surfaces except that a 1mm window on either side of the interproximal gingival margin was left uncoated. Specimens were thermocycled and stained with silver nitrate. Silver penetration into the gingival margin of each section was measured with a measuring microscope. The predominant leakage path for each coating type was determined by scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the leakage of the varnish-coated and cyanoacrylate-coated specimens. No marginal gaps were observed either by optical or by electron microscopy. However, the both optical and electron microscopy revealed leakage in nearly all specimens. This leakage was confined to either the dentin/hybrid layer interface or the adhesive resin/hybrid layer interface. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that these coating materials are not confounding factors in laboratory investigations of marginal leakage along dentin-bonded interfaces of resin composite restorations. Although marginal gaps were undetectable even at high magnification, leakage was observed along the gingival margin of almost all of these Class II resin composite restorations.

Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate↗

A morphological and micro-tensile bond strength evaluation of a single-bottle adhesive to caries-affected human dentine after four different caries removal techniques.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of different caries removal techniques (conventional bur; chemomechanical removal/Carisolv()-MediTeam; a sonic preparation system/SonicsysMicro-Kavo and air abrasion/PrepStar-Danville Engineering) on microtensile bond strength to caries-affected human dentine. METHODS: Occlusal surfaces of extracted human permanent third molars with coronal dentine caries extending approximately halfway through the dentine was ground perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth to expose a flat surface of normal dentine surrounding the carious lesion with laser fluorescence values of approximately 30 (DIAGNODent), KaVo). Carious lesions were excavated with one of the four techniques until laser fluorescence values decreased to 15 in the center of the lesions. An ethanol-based dentine adhesive (Single Bond, 3M) was used to bond composite resin (P60, 3M) to the substrate. Vertical slices (n=11/group), approximately 0.8 mm thick were made through the caries-affected portions of each tooth, perpendicular to the bonding surface. Specimens were subjected to tensile stress at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. Data were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test. SEM investigation was performed for the qualitative evaluation of resin-dentine hybridization. RESULTS: The microtensile bond strengths were as follows (mean+/-SD in MPa): 6.4+/-5.3 (bur), 8.4+/-3.3 (Carisolv), 8.5+/-5.9 (Sonicsys Micro), and 8.8+/-8.8 (air abrasion). Statistical analysis did not show significant differences between any of the treatment modalities (p=0.160). Tensile fracture was cohesive within caries-affected dentine in all specimens. CONCLUSIONS: The four different caries removal techniques used within this study did not influence the bond strength of the tested dentine adhesive to caries-affected human dentine.

Air Abrasion, Dental↗

Controlling dentine penetration in computer microleakage tracer mapping.

OBJECTIVES: Microleakage tracer penetration tests in dentine with simple sectioning are often confounded by dentine tubule penetration into the interface, leaching of water soluble tracers on wet sectioning, lack of standardized cavity dimensions affecting stresses, inadequate sectioning missing important tracer regions and airlocks obstructing tracer entry. The present aim was to create high resolution maps of stained interfaces without these confounding factors. METHODS: Ten intact extracted permanent upper central incisors were horizontally sectioned through the upper root, one third of the root length from the mid-buccal enamel limit. A dentine-bonded resin composite (Scotchbond MP, Z100, 3M) restoration was placed in a cylindrical cavity milled centrally in the root face of the coronal portion of five teeth. Tubules were angled at a mean of 12.5 +/- 4.8 degrees to the root face, and travelled approximately radially from the interface, such that tubule penetration was directed sufficiently radially outward to be distinguished from vertical interface penetration. Waterfast silver nitrate staining was applied with initial vacuum at 30 mmHg. A precision grinding machine serially removed approximately 100 microns increments of the tooth until no tracer remained, and computer image analysis data for the 18 revealed surfaces were used to construct detailed interface tracer maps. RESULTS: Control specimen tubule penetration was directed sufficiently radially outward to permit tubule penetration to be isolated from vertical interface penetration in test specimens, and ignored. Interface penetration ranged from approximately 0.3 to 1.6 mm in depth, and 0.90 to 5.09 mm2 in area. CONCLUSIONS: This method provided quantitative standardized high resolution mapping of interface tracer penetration, unconfounded by dentine penetration. None of the interfaces was fully sealed.

Coloring Agents↗

The influence of dentine bonding systems and their handling characteristics on the morphology and micropermeability of the dentine adhesive interface.

OBJECTIVES: Development of an adequate interfacial seal is fundamental to achieving a good dentine bond. This study investigates the influence of the properties and application of primers and resin adhesives on dentine interfacial morphology and micropermeability, using a fluorescence confocal microscopy technique. METHODS: Three commercially available (Optibond, Clearfil Liner Bond 2, Pertac Universal Bond) and four experimental dentine bonding systems based on the total each technique were used in the study. Approximal cavities were prepared in third molar teeth and restored using the dentine bonding system (DBS) and resin composite. In the interfacial morphology study the primer and adhesive bonding system were labelled with fluorescent dyes, while in the micropermeability study the pulp chambers were filled with fluorescent labelled saline for 3 h. Ten teeth were prepared in each study for each dentine bonding system. Teeth were sectioned longitudinally and viewed with a tandem or laser scanning confocal microscope. Interfacial micropermeability from the pulpal wall was measured using image analysis techniques. RESULTS: All primers and adhesives showed good penetration of the prepared dentine, except Pertac Universal Bond which manifested 100% micropermeability. The lowest micropermeability results were obtained with Clearfil Liner Bond 2, Optibond and a total etch experimental system where the primer was applied with agitation and contained no photo-initiators and the adhesive resin was unfilled. The latter, when used with a photosensitive version of the same primer, demonstrated a detrimental effect on micropermeability. Light activation of primers in the experimental systems coincided with very variable patterns of leakage. CONCLUSIONS: This high resolution confocal fluorescence technique enabled both the degree and site of micropermeability within the interfaces to be recorded. Matching of primers and adhesives in DBS is important to minimize micropermeability. The non-polymerized primer system probably retained some elasticity in the hybrid zone and so gave less leakage than experimental primers with photo-initiators.

Dentin↗

Penetration of an antibacterial dentine-bonding system into demineralized human root dentine in vitro.

In this study, the penetration of three proprietary dentine-bonding agents (Prime & Bond 2.1, Single Bond, Liner Bond 2) and experimental dentine-bonding systems incorporating an antibacterial monomer, 12-methacryloyloxydodecylpyridinium bromide (MDPB), into artificial root caries lesions was evaluated, and the bactericidal activity of each material against Streptococcus mutans or Lactobacillus casei impregnated into demineralized dentine blocks was assessed. All of the commercial dentine-bonding agents were capable of penetrating into the artificial carious lesions to more than 150 microm. The depth of penetration of the experimental systems, which were based on Liner Bond 2, was not significantly different from that of their parent product. Liner Bond 2 primer exhibited the greatest bactericidal effects among the three proprietary dentine-bonding agents tested. Bactericidal activities of experimental primers containing MDPB were greater than those of any other products, and the application of 4% MDPB-containing primer resulted in complete killing of bacteria in demineralized dentine. The results indicate that the penetration of dentine-bonding agents into extensively demineralized root dentine is possible in vitro, and the experimental dentine-bonding systems containing the antibacterial monomer MDPB are capable of killing bacteria within demineralized dentine. This could be of benefit when managing root caries lesions.

Acetone↗

Crown cementation and pulpal health.

LITERATURE REVIEW: A direct result of the liquid continuum within the pulpo-dentine complex is the effect of restorative dentistry on the health of the dental pulp. Better understanding of the role of the complex in relation to restorative dentistry enables strategies to be devised in preserving pulp vitality. A review of the literature produced good laboratory evidence to support the prophylactic sealing of crown preparations with dentine bonding agents.

Cementation↗

Tensile bond strengths of four different dentin adhesives on irradiated and non-irradiated human dentin in vitro.

This study evaluated the influence of irradiation on dentin bond strength. Sixty irradiated and 60 non-irradiated human third molars were used. The irradiation dose of 60 Gy was fractionally applied over 6 weeks (2 Gy day(-1), 5 days week(-1). All teeth were prepared in a special manner allowing the simulation of intra-pulpal pressure and dentin perfusion. Dentin specimens with a thickness of 2.0 mm were obtained under standardized conditions. The specimens were randomly assigned to four experimental groups. Tensile bond strength of four different dentin bonding agents (Scotchbond 1, Solobond Plus, Prime&Bond 2.1 and Syntac) was evaluated using an Instron Universal testing machine. Pairwise comparison did not show any significant differences between the irradiated and non-irradiated groups. The influence of the different dentin adhesives was significant (P=0.0001; ANOVA). Compared with Solobond Plus and Prime&Bond 2.1, the use of Scotchbond 1 resulted in a significantly higher tensile bond strength in non-irradiated specimen (P< 0.05; closed test procedure based on Kruskal-Wallis test). Within the limitations of an in vitro study, it can be concluded that adhesive restoration procedures can be successfully used in patients irradiated for cancer of the head and neck.

Adhesives↗

Bond strength of five current adhesives to caries-affected dentin.

Five current dentin adhesives were evaluated for their ability to bond to caries-affected dentin. The materials were: total etch [Solid Bond (SB)], two self-etch [Clearfil SE Bond (CSE), Etch and Prime (EP)], two one bottle [Prime and Bond 2.1 (PB), One Coat Bond (OCB)]. Sixty extracted molar teeth with proximal caries (mesial or distal) extending into mid-dentin were used. By grinding normal and caries-affected proximal surfaces, flat dentin surfaces were obtained. The surfaces were then bonded with each adhesive system and composite resins were added to the surfaces by packing the material into a cylindrical-shaped plastic matrix with an internal diameter of 2.5 mm and height of 3 mm. Shear bond testing was performed following 10 days incubation of specimens in distilled water at 37 degrees C. Results were analysed by Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, and Mann-Whitney U multiple comparison test and Wilcoxon rank tests. The results obtained with CSE, SB, and EP were similar in caries affected and normal dentin (P > 0.05). But bonds made to normal dentin with OCB and PB were lower (P < 0.05) than bonds to caries-affected dentin. Bonding to caries-affected dentin with CSE (24.49 +/- 5.38), SB (21.49 +/- 9.15), and EP (21.19 +/- 9.17) showed shear bond strengths higher than OCB (17.43 +/- 9.78) and PB (14.10 +/- 7.94) (P < 0.05). Bonding to normal dentin with CSE (29.91 +/- 8.95) was the highest (P < 0.05). SB (21.17 +/- 5.41) and EP (17.45 +/- 6.21) showed shear bond strengths higher than OCB (11.99 +/- 10.15) and PB (10.57 +/- 4.56) (P < 0.05).

Acetone↗

Effect of HEMA on bonding of Er:YAG laser-irradiated bovine dentine and 4-META/MMA-TBB resin.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the priming effect of 2-hydroxyethylmetaclirate (HEMA) following acid treatment on resin bonding to prototype Er:YAG laser-irradiated dentine. Extracted bovine dentine following laser irradiation was acid treated by aqueous solution of 10% citric acid (10-0) or 10% citric acid/3% ferric chloride (10-3), and additionally treated with 35% HEMA. Pre-treated dentines were bonded to the polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) rod with 4-META/MMA-TBB resin (Super Bond C & B) and miniaturized dumbbell-shaped bonded specimens were prepared. These specimens profiled for tensile bond testing and fractured surfaces were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cross-sections of resin-dentine interface were also examined. The HEMA treatment following acid conditioned by 10-3 or 10-0 for both laser-irradiated and non-irradiated dentines was significantly higher than that without HEMA treatment. SEM view of a fractured specimen showed some cohesive failure in cured resin, but almost all of the fractured surface shows boundary failure between the penetrated resin and underlying dentine. A cross-sectional view of the interface showed a very thick hybrid layer between the hybridized dentine and underlying dentine. It was concluded that HEMA treatment following acid conditioning provided a slightly higher bond strength for both the Er:YAG laser-irradiated and non-irradiated dentines. However, the bond strength of Er:YAG laser irradiated dentine was significantly lower than that of the non-irradiated dentine.

Animals↗

Influence of a microbrush on bonding fiber post into root canals under clinical conditions.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this clinical report was to evaluate the effectiveness of a microbrush as a carrier of priming-adhesive solution in formation of resin tags, adhesive lateral branches, and resin-dentin interdiffusion zone (RDIZ) when the brush was used to bond fiber posts under clinical conditions. STUDY DESIGN: Twenty endodontically treated teeth, already scheduled for extraction for endodontic or periodontal reasons, were selected for this study. The patients were informed, and their written consent was obtained. The samples were randomly divided into 2 groups of 10 samples each. In group 1, One-Step (Bisco, Schaumburg, Ill) was applied with a brush with Duo-Link resin cement (Bisco). In group 2, One-Step was applied with a microbrush with Duo-Link resin cement (Bisco). Use of the adhesive systems and resin cements was strictly according to manufacturers' instructions. The priming-adhesive solution was light-cured before the dual resin cement and the post were placed. Twenty Aestheti-Plus posts (white quartz fiber posts; RTD, St. Egreve, France) were used. A week after application, the root samples were extracted and processed for SEM observations. RESULTS: Both adhesive systems showed RDIZ and resin tag and adhesive lateral branch formation. In Group 2 samples, RDIZ morphology was easily detectable and uniform along root canals. Also, resin tag formation was well represented in all thirds. In group 1 samples, resin tag formation at the apical third and RDIZ formation was less evident. Statistically significant differences were found among the two groups at the apical third. CONCLUSION: The microbrush permitted a more uniform RDIZ and resin tag formation along the entire length of the canal than did the standard brush. The microbrush can be routinely used for bonding fiber posts into root canal preparations.

Adhesives↗

In vitro study of endodontic post cementation protocols that use resin cements.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) may alter resin bond strength by deproteination of demineralized dentin collagen. PURPOSE: To analyze the effect of NaOCl treatment on bond adhesion and tensile strength of different post cementation protocols in vitro. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The periconductual dentin of 120 single-rooted, caries-free, unrestored human teeth was etched with 37% orthophosphoric acid. The teeth in Group I (60) were left untreated, and the teeth in Group II (60) were treated with 10% NaOCl. Four post-cementation protocols were examined (15 teeth in each) for Groups I and II: ED Primer dentin adhesive + Panavia 21 Ex; ED Primer dentin adhesive + Dual Cement; Panavia 21 Ex; and Dual Cement. For each condition, resin tags, hybrid layers over the periconductual dentin and post surface, were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Specimens were loaded with a uniaxial tensile force using an electromechanical testing machine until cement failure. Bond adhesion and tensile strength with different protocols were examined statistically using multiple analysis of variance at a significance level of alpha<.05. RESULTS: SEM revealed morphologic differences; Group II exhibited cylindrical, solid tags and Group I, tapered, hollow tags. Uniaxial tensile strength tests showed that in Group I, Panavia 21 Ex cement was strongest, whereas in Group II, this protocol was the weakest and Dual Cement with adhesive was the strongest. In Group II, Panavia 21 Ex diminished the tensile bond strength; however, combination with dentin adhesive increased it. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, NaOCl treatment did not significantly alter tensile bond strength, but when combined with the dentin adhesive ED Primer, a significant rise in strength resulted. A positive relationship existed between increased tag numbers and higher tensile bond strength.

Adhesiveness↗

Adhesive sealing of the pulp chamber.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate quantitatively the ability of four different filling materials to seal the orifices of root canals as a secondary seal after root canal therapy. Forty extracted human molar teeth were used. The top of pulp chambers and distal halves of the roots were removed using an Isomet saw. The canal orifices were temporarily sealed with a gutta-percha master cone without sealer. The pulp chambers were then treated with a self-etching primer adhesive system (Clearfil SE Bond), a wet bonding system (One-Step), a 4-methacryloyloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride adhesive system (C&B Metabond), or a reinforced zinc oxide-eugenol (IRM). The specimens were randomly divided into four groups of 10 each. A fluid filtration method was used for quantitative evaluation of leakage. Measurements of fluid movement were made at 2-min intervals for 8 min. The quality of the seal of each specimen was measured by fluid filtration immediately and after 1 day, 1 wk, and 1 month. Even after 1 month the resins showed an excellent seal. Zinc oxide-eugenol had significantly more leakage when compared with the resin systems (p < 0.05). Adhesive resins should be considered as a secondary seal to prevent intraorifice microleakage.

Analysis of Variance↗

Regional bond strengths of adhesive resins to pulp chamber dentin.

Microleakage of oral microorganisms, which can occur due to the lack of sealing ability of permanent restorative materials, may cause failure of root canal treatments. Although a great deal of research has been done on sealing enamel and coronal dentin with resins, little research has been done on the adhesion of resins to the walls of pulp chambers. The purpose of this study was to evaluate regional bond strengths of two adhesive systems to the walls of pulp chambers. A section was made horizontally through the middle of the pulp chamber of extracted human third molars to divide the chamber into upper and lower halves. The pulp tissue was removed and the tooth segments were then divided into treatment subgroups. The pulp chambers were bonded with C&B Metabond (Parkell) or One-Step (Bisco), with or without 5% NaOCI pretreatment. The microtensile bond strengths of these resins to four different pulp chamber regions (bottom, wall, roof, and pulp horn areas) were then measured using an Instron machine. The data were expressed in MPa and were analyzed by a three-way ANOVA. Statistically significant differences were found among the test groups (p < 0.001). One-Step produced higher bond strengths to all pulp chamber regions except the floor, compared with C&B Metabond. The results indicated that high bond strengths can be achieved between adhesive resins and the various regions of the pulp chamber. This should permit the use of a thick layer of unfilled resin along the floor of the pulp chamber and over the canal orifices as a secondary protective seal after finishing root canal therapy.

Adhesiveness↗

Comparison between two clinical procedures for bonding fiber posts into a root canal: a microscopic investigation.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of two brushes used as carriers of a primer-adhesive solution as to the formation of resin tags, adhesive lateral branches, and a hybrid layer when used to bond translucent fiber posts. Twenty endodontically treated teeth, extracted for periodontal reasons, were used. The samples were randomly divided into two groups of 10 samples each (Group 1: Microbrush + Scotchbond 1 + Rely X ARC resin cement; Group 2: small plastic brush + Scotchbond 1 + Rely X ARC resin cement). The adhesive system and resin cement were used strictly following manufacturers' instructions. The priming-adhesive solution of the one-bottle system was light-cured before placing the resin cement and the post. Twenty translucent fiber posts were used. After luting procedures, root samples were processed for SEM observations. The adhesive system showed a resin dentin interdiffusion zone (RDIZ), resin tag, and adhesive lateral branch formation. Microscopic examination of restored interfaces of group 1 showed a higher percentage (p < 0.05) of RDIZ than those found in samples of group 2. In group 1 samples, RDIZ morphology was well detectable and uniform in all thirds of the root canals. In group 2, RDIZ was not visible in the apical third. No statistically significant differences were found among the two groups coronally and at the middle third, but the apical third of group 1 showed significantly more resin tag formation than group 2. The characteristic reverse cone shape of resin tags was always noted in the coronal and middle third of the root canals of both groups and in the apical third of group 1. In the apical third of group 2 root canals, the resin tags showed a less uniform morphology and a shorter length than those found in the other observed thirds.

Cementation↗

Intracoronal sealing ability of two dental cements.

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of sealing the coronal 2-mm of the root canals versus covering the entire pulpal floor with one of two dental-resin cements (Principle or C&B Metabond). Sixty-two molars with the occlusal half of the crowns and the apical half of the roots removed were used. Each canal was enlarged by using a #3 Gates Glidden bur and obturated with unsealed gutta-percha cones. The teeth were randomly assigned to four groups, each containing 15 teeth, plus a negative and a positive control. In group 1, 2 mm of Principle were placed over the entire pulpal floor. In group 2, Principle was placed 2 mm into each canal orifice. Groups 3 and 4 were the same as groups 1 and 2, except C&B Metabond cement was used. After the cement set, the gutta-percha was removed and the integrity of the seal was tested by fluid filtration at a pressure of 20 cm H2O at 1 h and at 1, 2, and 4 weeks. The data were analyzed by a three-way ANOVA and the Student-Newman-Keuls tests at alpha = 0.05. The controls behaved as expected. Results showed that there were no statistically significant differences among the materials used or the location (p > 0.05), but there was a significant difference with respect to time. Principle leaked significantly more than C&B Metabond at 1 h (p < 0.05), but the seal became tighter over time. C&B Metabond leaked less early (p < 0.05) but increased in leakage at 4 weeks. Both materials sealed well over the 4-week study. Principle was easier to use, and sealing the entire pulpal floor was easier than sealing only the canal orifice.

Analysis of Variance↗

New core and sealer materials for root canal obturation and retrofilling.

A new endodontic obturation and retrofilling material has been invented to satisfy Grossman's requirements for an ideal material. Methylene blue dye leakage studies were carried out to compare the new material with conventional products, for both obturation and retrofilling. The experimental material when used in root canal obturation had a mean apical leakage of 0.49+/-0.27 mm, compared with 3.75+/-2.81 mm for the conventional material (p < 0.01, t test). Retrofilling leakage was not significantly different from that of a glass-ionomer (p < 0.01, t test) but was substantially lower than that of MTA and Super EBA (p < 0.01, Chi-square test). It was concluded that leakage in root canal obturation was reduced by an order of magnitude and in retrofilling was significantly better than clinically advocated materials. It was inferred that the adhesion mechanism used has contributed to the reduction in leakage.

Adhesiveness↗

Properties of a new injectable type of root canal filling resin with adhesiveness to dentin.

The properties of a new, injectable type of root canal wall, adhesive filling resin, which we developed, were studied for its physical properties, adhesiveness to dentin and the root canal, and sealing ability. The new resin consisted of a powder composed of a specially selected poly(methyl methacrylate) and barium sulfate radiopacifier and liquid composed of methyl methacrylate monomer and tributylborane catalyst. A mixture of both components had a consistency suitable for injection. The physical properties, including radiopacity, were evaluated according to the ISO standard. The adhesiveness to dentin and the root canal was investigated by bond strength testing or by scanning electron microscopy. The apical sealing ability of the new resin was compared by a dye penetration test with that of gutta-percha/sealer. The findings of this study indicated that the new filling resin had physical properties satisfying all the ISO requirements for dental root canal sealing materials: a tensile bond strength to dentin of 7.3 MPa, a significantly better sealing ability compared with gutta-percha/sealer, the capability of forming resin tags in dentinal tubules, and removability.

Adhesiveness↗