OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the effect of different adhesive systems and surface treatments on the integrity of resin-resin and resin-tooth interfaces after partial removal of preexisting resin composites using quantitative image analysis for microleakage testing protocol. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 80 human molar teeth were restored with either of the resin composites (Filtek Z25...

INTRODUCTION Microleakage is defined as the clinically undetectable seepage of oral fluids containing bacteria and debris between cement layer and tooth restoration. OBJECTIVE This in vitro study investigated the effect of different dental cements (zinc-phosphate, polycarboxylate, glass-ionomer and resin cement) on microleakage in different ceramic crown systems (metal ceramic crown, metal ce...

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the durability of four adhesive systems by assessing their microtensile bond strength (MTBS) and microleakage during six months of water storage. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 128 human third molars were used. The adhesives tested were Scotch Bond Multipurpose (SBMP), Single Bond (SB), Clearfil-SE bond (CSEB), and All-Bond SE (ABSE). After sample prep...

AIM This study investigated the effect of different fiber inserts (glass and polyethylene), bonding agents, and resin composites on the gingival margin microleakage of class V composite restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty premolars were sterilized and mounted in acrylic resin bases. Class V cavities were prepared buccally and lingually, 1 mm below the cementoenamel junction, comprising ...

OBJECTIVE Microleakage is a major factor affecting longevity of composite restorations. This study evaluated the effect of polymerization mode of bonding agent on microleakage of composite restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight Class V cavities were prepared on buccal and lingual surfaces of 24 extracted human premolars. Occlusal and gingival margins were placed in the enamel and den...

Introduction: In recent dentin adhesive systems etching of enamel/dentin are achieved simultaneously. The objective was to evaluate the microleakage of composite restorations using Single Bond2 (5th generation), Clearfil S3 Bond and G Bond (7th generation). Methods: Class V cavities were prepared on 45 extracted intact premolars with gingival margins at the cementoenamel junction and they were ...

introduction: the purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the apical microleakage of ah26 sealer when three different root canal irrigant regimens were used. materials and methods: eighty single-rooted human teeth were randomly divided into three experimental (n=20) and two control groups (n=10). naocl was used as irrigant during instrumentation, and apical patency was ensured in all teeth...

background: the final objective of root canal therapy is to create a hermetic seal along the length of the root canal system. for this purpose, many methods and materials have been introduced. the purpose of this study was to compare the apical microleakage in a new obturation technique (true-tug-back) with two other obturation techniques (lateral condensation and chloroform dip technique). met...