title: Effect of three surface conditioning methods to improve bond strength of particulate filler resin composites.
abstract: The use of resin-based composite materials in operative dentistry is increasing, including applications in stress-bearing areas. However, composite restorations, in common with all restorations, suffer from deterioration and degradation in clinical service. Durable repair alternatives by layering a new composite onto such failed composite restorations, will eliminate unnecessary loss of tooth tissue and repeated insults to the pulp. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of three surface conditioning methods on the repair bond strength of a particulate filler resin-composite (PFC) to 5 PFC substrates. The specimens were randomly assigned to one of the following surface conditioning methods: (1) Hydrofluoric (HF) acid gel (9.5%) etching, (2) Air-borne particle abrasion (50 microm Al2O3), (3) Silica coating (30 microm SiOx, CoJet-Sand). After each conditioning method, a silane coupling agent was applied. Adhesive resin was then applied in a thin layer and light polymerized. The low-viscosity diacrylate resin composite was bonded to the conditioned substrates in polyethylene molds. All specimens were tested in dry and thermocycled (6.000, 5-55 degrees C, 30 s) conditions. One-way ANOVA showed significant influence of the surface conditioning methods (p < 0.001), and the PFC types (p < 0.0001) on the shear bond strength values. Significant differences were observed in bond strength values between the acid etched specimens (5.7-14.3 MPa) and those treated with either air-borne particle abrasion (13.0-22.5 MPa) or silica coating (25.5-41.8 MPa) in dry conditions (ANOVA, p < 0.001). After thermocycling, the silica coating process resulted in the highest bond values in all material groups (17.2-30.3 MPa).
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands. mutluozcan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ozcan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Alander
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Vallittu
authors.forename: M-C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Huysmans
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kalk
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D020906:Air Abrasion, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D011140:Polyurethanes