AIMS To assess and compare the retentive strength of two dual-polymerized self-adhesive resin cements (RelyX U200, 3M ESPE & SmartCem2, Dentsply Caulk) and a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC; RelyX Luting 2, 3M ESPE) on stainless steel crown (SSC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty extracted teeth were mounted on cold cured acrylic resin blocks exposing the crown till the cemento-enamel ...

The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the microleakage of occlusal resin composite and three glass ionomer/ resin composite techniques. Class I occlusal preparations were initiated on forty molar teeth. Teeth were randomly assigned to four groups of ten. Groups were restored as follow: 1) Solo Plus / Point 4 resin composite, 2) Fuji IX/ Fuji Bond LC/ Point 4, 3) Fuji IX/ Experimenta...

The aim of this study was to verify the ability of different adhesive materials to prevent microleakage in bonded amalgam restorations. Standard cavities were prepared in both buccal and lingual surfaces of 35 bovine incisors. The gingival wall was located in cementum/dentin and the occlusal wall in enamel. Teeth (n=35) were divided into 5 groups, according to material employed (one glass-ionom...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the adhesion of various cariogenic streptococci to orthodontic adhesives. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five light-cure orthodontic adhesives (one fluoride-releasing composite, three non-fluoride-releasing composites, and one resin-modified glass ionomer cement) were used. The adhesive type, bacterial strain, incubation time, and saliva coating were studied. Thirty specimens ...

PURPOSE This in vitro study compared bond strength and fracture modes of tooth-colored restorations in 2 types of cavity preparations in human primary molars. METHODS Standardized Class II cavities (40 dovetail and 40 box-only preparations) in extracted human primary molars were restored with packable composite resin (PC), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC), resin-modified glass iono...

There are several studies about the cytotoxic effects of dental materials in contact with the pulp tissue, such as calcium hydroxide (CH), adhesive systems, resin composite and glass ionomer cements. The aim of this review article was to summarize and discuss the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of materials used for protection of the dentin-pulp complex, some components of resin composites an...

Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are widely used in restorative dentistry.1 In dentistry, one of their advantages over other restorative materials is that they can be placed into tooth cavities without an additional bonding agent.2 They also possess a fluoride-releasing property3 and are relatively biocompatible with the pulp.1 Adhesive property and fluoride release of glass ionomer cement contribu...

INTRODUCTION ADHESIVE DENTISTRY • Indications for Use of Adhesives • Advantages of Bonding Techniques • Mechanism of Adhesion • Factors Affecting Adhesion ENAMEL BONDING • Steps for Enamel Bonding • Mechanism of Etching DENTIN BONDING • Conditioning of Dentin • Priming of Dentin • Moist vs Dry Dentin DENTIN BONDING AGENT • Mechanism of Bonding • Evolution of Dentin Bonding Agents • Nanofilled B...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare microleakage, gap formation, thickness of the adhesive layer and its radiographic appearance associated with four adhesive restorative procedures for class I cavities. METHODS Adhesive systems with easy handling characteristics were selected for the restoration of class I cavities in extracted third molars. Bitewing radiographs were taken of...

Background: The clinical success of sandwich technique depends on the strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) bonding to both dentin and resin composite. Therefore, the shear bond strength (SBS) of resin composite bonded to RMGIC utilizing different resin adhesives versus a GIC-based adhesive was compared. Materials and methods: In this in vitro study, 84 holes (5×2 mm) were pre...