{"title":"A Novel Graphite Fluoride/Bioactive Glass-containing Orthodontic Primer with Antibacterial and Remineralization Properties: An In-vitro Study.","authors":"Afaf H Hussein, Yassir A Yassir","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5793278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5793278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to develop a novel orthodontic primer that incorporated graphite fluoride (GF) and Bioactive glass (BAG) and to investigate its cell viability, bonding strength, and enamel damage, as well as its antibacterial and remineralization properties.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Nine groups were prepared by adding different concentrations of GF (1, 2, and 4 wt.%) and BAG (1, 3, and 5 wt.%) to Transbond™ XT orthodontic primer. The prepared primers were compared to the control primer in terms of cell viability, shear bond strength (SBS), adhesive remnant index (ARI), enamel damage index (EDI), and antibacterial test. Then, the groups with better antibacterial properties (GFBAG 1-1, GFBAG 4-1, GFBAG 4-3, GFBAG 4-5) were evaluated for the remineralization properties.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All the prepared orthodontic primers with different concentrations of GF/BAG revealed acceptable cell viability levels, with comparable SBS and ARI values to the control primer (p>0.05). Simultaneously, the EDI was reduced, while the antibacterial properties were significantly enhanced when compared to the control group (p0.05). The result of remineralization properties revealed that the selected groups had significantly higher remineralization ability than the control group; this was most pronounced in the GFBAG 4-3 group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>All the prepared GF/BAG orthodontic primers are biologically safe with adequate SBS, ARI, and EDI values for clinical application with enhanced antibacterial properties. The GFBAG 4-3 experimental primer reveals the best antibacterial and remineralization properties which require further in-vitro and in-vivo investigations as a preventive measure of white spot lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three-Dimensional Internal Voids and Marginal Adaptation in Deep Margin Elevation Technique: Efficiency of Highly Filled Flowable Composites.","authors":"Allegra Baldi, Tommaso Rossi, Allegra Comba, Luca Monticone, Gaetano Paolone, Isabella Sannino, Alessandro Vichi, Cecilia Goracci, Nicola Scotti","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5759489","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5759489","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate interfacial three-dimensional adaptation and internal voids of different flowable materials before and after cyclic fatigue in a simulated deep-margin elevation scenario.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighty (n = 80) extracted premolars were selected and two Class II cavities were prepared. The mesial one with cervical margin 1 mm above the cementum-enamel junction (CEJ) and the distal one with cervical margin 1 mm below the CEJ. After performing adhesive procedures, specimens were divided into four groups according to the employed materials for 2 mm horizontal deep-margin relocation: nanohybrid composite (Clearfil ES2, Kuraray); conventional viscosity flowable composite (Tetric Flow, Ivoclar); medium viscosity flowable composite (Majesty ES2 Low Flow, Kuraray); high viscosity flowable composite (Majesty ES2 Super Low Flow, Kuraray). All restorations were finalized by oblique layering with nanohybrid composite (Clearfil ES2, Kuraray). To reveal interfacial and internal gap progression, specimens were scanned with a micro-CT (SkyScan 1172), before and after 500,000 cycles of mechanical chewing simulation (50 N, 1 Hz). Data were imported into Mimics software after smoothing and region growing. Only the 2 mm margin relocation volumes were considered. Obtained masks were analyzed for noise removal and volume calculation. At baseline, interfacial gap progression and internal voids, expressed in mm3, were collected and statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA (α 0.05) for the variables substrate and restorative materials followed by Tukey post-hoc test. An additional two-way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post-hoc test, was performed to evaluate variation in interfacial gap progression after mechanical aging.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At baseline, the ANOVA test showed a significant difference for the variable restorative materials (p = 0.01). More specifically, the Tukey post-hoc test revealed that the highly filled medium viscosity composite performed better than the conventional viscosity composite at baseline for the interfacial gap. The internal voids ANOVA test at baseline reported no significant differences for the variable tested. Analysis of variance for internal gap progression after thermocycling showed no differences for both substrate and restorative material employed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Highly filled medium viscosity composite performed significantly better than the conventional viscosity flowable composite for what concern baseline interfacial gaps. Artificial aging with a chewing simulator and thermocycling did not affect interfacial gap progression on enamel and dentin. The tested restorative materials performed equally after aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marwan El Helou, Sandra Chakar, Emmanuel Nicolas, Elias Estephan, Frederic Cuisinier, Stéphane Barthélemi
{"title":"Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment? A Systematic Review.","authors":"Marwan El Helou, Sandra Chakar, Emmanuel Nicolas, Elias Estephan, Frederic Cuisinier, Stéphane Barthélemi","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5781299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5781299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to assess whether orthodontic bonding systems prevent orthodontic-induced white spot lesions (OIWSLs), exploring efficacy and identifying associated factors through a comprehensive systematic review of existing evidence.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study complied to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Two evaluators screened records, and data were extracted on orthodontic bonding systems, outcomes, and participant characteristics from PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EM Premium. The search equation focused on white spot lesions and orthodontic bonding. Only in-vivo studies and clinical trials on humans were included, while in-vitro studies were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's RoB2 tool for RCTs and ROBINS-I tool for non-randomized studies, evaluating key domains related to bias.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The systematic review, including 12 articles with 550 participants and 2,000 teeth, revealed that bonding with nanoparticles of nCaF2-primer and amorphous calcium phosphate-containing adhesives effectively reduced WSLs. In contrast, one-step adhesive without primer (GC Ortho Connect™) was associated with higher and more severe WSLs. Fluoride-releasing primers (Opal Seal™ and Clearfil™) did not exhibit an advantage in demineralization reduction. The inclusion of TiO2 nanoparticles in two studies yielded conflicting results on antibacterial effects.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Various nanoparticles incorporated into adhesives or primers exhibit promise in preventing white spot lesions in fixed orthodontic treatment. However, the used evaluation methods, such as clinical examinations or advanced imaging, significantly impact result interpretation. The effectiveness of orthodontic adhesives in preventing WSLs should balance between biocompatibility, bond strength and demineralization control tailored to patient-specific needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Alovisi, Pietro Palopoli, Allegra Comba, Leandro Allais, Andrea Roggia, Andrea Baldi, Damiano Pasqualini, Elio Berutti, Nicola Scotti
{"title":"Morphological Analysis and Bond Strength to Root Canal Dentin of Endodontically Treated and Retreated Teeth: An Ex Vivo Study.","authors":"Mario Alovisi, Pietro Palopoli, Allegra Comba, Leandro Allais, Andrea Roggia, Andrea Baldi, Damiano Pasqualini, Elio Berutti, Nicola Scotti","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5780319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5780319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the bond strength and the hybrid layer (HL) micro-morphological characteristics at the cement-dentin interface (CD-i) between root canal walls and two adhesive resin cements [self-etch (SERc) and self-adhesive (SARc)] in root-canal-treated (RCT) and naturally aged retreated teeth (RCR-T).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Vital (n = 16) and RCT (n = 16) teeth were, respectively, endodontically treated or retreated. Fiber posts were luted either with SERc (Clearfil Universal Bond Quick + DC Core Plus) or SARc (iCEM). Samples were then sectioned into 1 mm thick slices perpendicular to the fiber post and submitted to push-out bond strength test. Vital (n = 4) and RCT (n = 4) first maxillary molars were also selected and prepared to evaluate CD-i morphology through confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post-hoc tests were assessed to statistically analyze the obtained data (p 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bond strength was significantly jeopardized in retreated teeth and in the root apical half, while the cements had no significant influence. Most failures occurred between dentin and resin cement. HL thickness was also hindered in retreated teeth. iCEM produced a thinner HL compared to SERc. Resin tag formation was significantly hampered in the root apical half.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>SARc performed as well as SERc on aged RCT radicular dentin. Clinicians can rely on simplified one-step luting systems when adhesion is required in unfavorable substrates such as the root canal post space of aged RCT teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diana Wolff, Cornelia Frese, Roland Frankenberger, Rainer Haak, Andreas Braun, Norbert Krämer, Gabriel Krastl, Falk Schwendicke, Esra Kosan, Eva Langowski, Caroline Sekundo
{"title":"Direct Composite Restorations on Permanent Teeth in the Anterior and Posterior Region - An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline - Part 1: Indications for Composite Restorations.","authors":"Diana Wolff, Cornelia Frese, Roland Frankenberger, Rainer Haak, Andreas Braun, Norbert Krämer, Gabriel Krastl, Falk Schwendicke, Esra Kosan, Eva Langowski, Caroline Sekundo","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5748881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5748881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This German S3 clinical practice guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for the use of composite materials in direct restorations of permanent teeth. Outcomes considered were the survival rates and restoration quality and process quality of the manufacturing process. Part 1 of this two-part presentation deals with the indication classes.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted by two methodologists using MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library via the OVID platform, including studies up to December 2021. Six PICO questions were developed to guide the search. Recommendations were formulated by a panel of dental professionals from 20 national societies and organizations based on the collected evidence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Composite materials are a viable option for the direct restoration of cavity Classes I-V and may also be used for restorations with cusp replacement, and tooth shape corrections. In the posterior region, direct composite restorations should be preferred over indirect composite inlays. For Class V restorations, composite materials can be used if adequate contamination control and adhesive technique are ensured.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The guideline is the first to provide comprehensive evidence on the use of direct composite materials. However, further long-term clinical studies with comparators such as (modified) glass-ionomer cements are necessary. Regular updates will detail the future scope and limitations of direct composite restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142305305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ye Yao, Di Wu, Carolina Cecilia Cifuentes-Jimenez, Hidehiko Sano, Pedro Alvarez-Lloret, Monica Yamauti, Atsushi Tomokiyo
{"title":"Comprehensive Evaluation of Long-Term Dentin Bond Strength, Water Sorption, Solubility, and Degree of Conversion of Self-Adhesive Resin Composites.","authors":"Ye Yao, Di Wu, Carolina Cecilia Cifuentes-Jimenez, Hidehiko Sano, Pedro Alvarez-Lloret, Monica Yamauti, Atsushi Tomokiyo","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5749506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5749506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the long-term microtensile bond strength (µTBS) to dentin, water sorption (WSP) and solubility (WSL), and degree of conversion (DC) of self-adhesive resin composites (SACs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The mid-coronal dentin of human molars was exposed, and teeth were randomly assigned to five groups according to the SACs (n = 10): 1. FIT SA F03 (FIT); 2. Experimental (EXP); 3. Fusio Liquid Dentin (FLD); 4. Vertise Flow (VER); 5. Constic (CON). The µTBS was evaluated after 24 hours (24 h) and 6 months (6 m) storage. A scanning electron microscope examined failure modes and resin-dentin interfaces. The WSP and WSL (n = 5) were evaluated following ISO 4049:2019 specifications, and DC (n = 3) was measured using Raman spectroscopy. The statistical analyses were performed accepting a significance level of p = 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>FIT, EXP, and FLD produced significantly higher µTBS median values than VER and CON after 24 h and 6 m (p 0.05). After 6m, the µTBS median of FIT and EXP significantly decreased (p 0.05), while FLD, VER, and CON showed no significant difference (p > 0.05). FLD and CON exhibited lower WSP than FIT, EXP, and VER (p 0.05). FLD presented the lowest (p 0.05), and VER revealed the highest WSL (p 0.05). FIT and EXP showed the highest (p 0.05), and VER demonstrated the lowest DC (p 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Following the present study's design, SACs' bonding performance and physical properties remained restricted. Therefore, the application should be considered cautiously, and further clinical trials are necessary to evaluate their long-term performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142305304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caroline Sekundo, Cornelia Frese, Roland Frankenberger, Rainer Haak, Andreas Braun, Norbert Krämer, Gabriel Krastl, Falk Schwendicke, Esra Kosan, Eva Langowski, Diana Wolff
{"title":"Direct Composite Restorations on Permanent Teeth in the Anterior and Posterior Region - An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline - Part 2: Recommendations for Composite Processing.","authors":"Caroline Sekundo, Cornelia Frese, Roland Frankenberger, Rainer Haak, Andreas Braun, Norbert Krämer, Gabriel Krastl, Falk Schwendicke, Esra Kosan, Eva Langowski, Diana Wolff","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5749192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.b5749192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Part 2 of this German S3 clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the process of manufacturing composite restorations. It covers key aspects like caries removal, field isolation, matrix and adhesive techniques, as well as light curing and polishing. The outcomes of interest include survival rates and restoration quality.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted by two methodologists using MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library via the OVID platform, including studies up to December 2021. Additionally, the reference lists of relevant manuscripts were manually reviewed. Six PICO questions were developed to guide the search. Consensus-based recommendations were for- mulated by a panel of dental professionals from 20 national societies and organizations based on the collected evidence and ex- pert opinion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The guideline advocates for one-stage selective caries removal near the pulp and underscores the effectiveness of various isolation techniques, adhesive systems, and the crucial role of light polymerization. The use of anatomically pre- formed sectional matrices and phosphoric acid etching is recommended to enhance restoration quality. Additionally, polish- ing composite restorations is advised to improve surface finish.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This guideline provides comprehensive recommendations that inform clinicians on optimizing the composite restor- ation manufacturing processes. The adoption of these best practices can improve the quality and longevity of dental restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142305306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael Raedel, Susann Hertel, Heinz-Werner Priess, Aikaterini Mikeli, Vadim Kopzon, Steffen Bohm, Michael H Walter
{"title":"Four-year Outcomes of Class III and IV Anterior Restorations Based on a Subset of German Health Insurance Data.","authors":"Michael Raedel, Susann Hertel, Heinz-Werner Priess, Aikaterini Mikeli, Vadim Kopzon, Steffen Bohm, Michael H Walter","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5733812","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.jad.b5733812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Numerous studies report on the outcome performance of posterior composite restorations. However, there are fewer studies providing data for anterior restorations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome performance of anterior permanent restorations by analyzing a large dataset from a German national health insurance company.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Routine claims data from a major German national health insurance company were assessed. Fee codes were used for tracing restoration careers on a day-count basis. The treatment was defined as a placed restoration (Class III and IV) on a mesial or distal tooth surface, irrespective of the extension. The restorations were placed between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013. Statistical analyses were conducted using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis to determine cumulative 4-year survival rates. The primary outcome was re-intervention on the same surface. Secondary outcomes were crowning and extraction which were analyzed separately.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2,417,791 restorations involving mesial surfaces and a number of 2,409,031 restorations involving distal surfaces were observed. At 4 years, the cumulative survival rates concerning the primary outcome 're-intervention' were 79.9% for mesial and 80.9% for distal restorations. The respective annual failure rates (AFR) were 5.5% and 5.2%. Four-year survival rates for the secondary outcome 'crown' were 93.8% for mesial and 94.1% for distal anterior restorations. The respective AFRs were 1.6% and 1.5%. For the secondary outcome 'extraction,' the respective rates were 94.6% for mesial and 93.9% for distal restorations. The respective AFRs were 1.4% and 1.6%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The performance of permanent anterior restorations which were placed in general dental practices in Germany can be rated as acceptable.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhenyu Yang, Jing Gao, Kai Tang, Longyan Duan, Shiqi Dai, An Chen, Wei Zhou, Jihua Chen
{"title":"Evaluation of Monomer-containing Isocyanate Groups on Stabilizing Demineralized Dentin Matrix Against Bond Interface Degradation.","authors":"Zhenyu Yang, Jing Gao, Kai Tang, Longyan Duan, Shiqi Dai, An Chen, Wei Zhou, Jihua Chen","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5546415","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.jad.b5546415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effect of urethane methacrylate precursor (UMP) on the enzymatic resistance of demineralized dentin (DD) matrices.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Experimental treatments containing 0 (control), 1, and 5 mmol/L UMP dissolved in an acetone (Ace) solution were formulated. Dentin matrix specimens were demineralized in vitro and immersed in the experimental treatments for 1 h. The treated specimens were then stored in 0.1 mg/mL collagenase solution for 24 h, after which their dry mass loss and hydroxyproline (HYP) release were assessed. The swelling ratios of specimens in each group were also evaluated. The interaction between UMP and the dentin matrix was observed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Endogenous enzyme activity in dentin was evaluated using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with the other treatment groups, treatment with 1 mM and 5 mM UMP-Ace significantly decreased the dry mass loss, HYP release and swelling ratio of the DD matrix (p < 0.05). FE-SEM and CLSM observations showed that treatment with UMP-Ace protected the structure of the dentin matrix and decreased porosity within the dentin-collagen network.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Treatment with 1 mM and 5 mM UMP-Ace protects DD matrix against collagenase degradation and may be clinically useful for improving the durability of the hybrid layer.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141536311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Influence of Erbium Laser Pretreatment on Dentin Shear Bond Strength and Bond Failure Modes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jun Wang, Shuomin Chen, Yutian Wu, Qinhui Zhang, Menghan Wu, Yuge Chen, Liang Chen, Xinhua Hong, Yilin Wang, Shengbin Huang","doi":"10.3290/j.jad.b5378611","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.jad.b5378611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To systematically review in-vitro studies that evaluated the influence of erbium laser pretreatment on dentin shear bond strength (SBS) and bond failure modes.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central, Embase, and Web of Science) were searched. Only in-vitro studies involving erbium laser irradiation of the dentin surface and SBS testing of the bonded resin block were included. The three common modes of bond failure (1. adhesive, 2. cohesive, and 3. mixed) were observed and analyzed. The network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed by Stata 15.0 software, the risk of bias was evaluated, and the certainty of the evidence was assessed by the Confidence in Network Meta-analysis (CINeMA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty studies with nine pretreatments (1. blank group: BL; 2. phosphoric acid etch-and-rinse: ER; 3. self-etch adhesive: SE; 4. Er:YAG laser: EL; 5. Er,Cr:YSGG laser: ECL; 6. ER+EL; 7. ER+ECL; 8. SE+EL; 9. SE+ECL) were included in this analysis. The NMA of SBS showed that ER+EL [SMD = 0.32, 95% CI (0.11, 0.98)] had the highest SBS next to ER, especially when using one of the 3M ESPE adhesives, followed by EL, ECL, SE and SE+EL. The Ivoclar Vivadent adhesives significantly increased the SBS of the ECL [SMD = 0.37, 95% CI (0.16,0.90)] and was higher than ER+EL [SMD = 0.25,95% CI (0.07,0.85)]. Finally, the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) value indicated that ER+EL (SUCRA = 71.0%) and EL (SUCRA = 62.9%) were the best treatments for enhancing dentin SBS besides ER. ER+EL (SUCRA = 85.3%), ER (SUCRA = 83.7%) and ER (SUCRA = 84.3%) had the highest probability of occurring in adhesive, cohesive and mixed failure modes, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers improved dentin SBS compared to the blank group, especially when the acid etch-and-rinse pretreatment was combined with Er:YAG laser. Shear bond strength and failure mode do not appear to be directly related.</p>","PeriodicalId":94234,"journal":{"name":"The journal of adhesive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}