Evaluation of caries – protective effect of three recent dentin bonding agents, xeno v plus, tetric n bond ,one coat seven universal on demineralized root surface "- An in vitro study

Background and objectives: An area on the surface of tooth, apical to CEJ, where root caries are bound to occur undergoes clinically apparent dissolution of the calcified tissues. When dentin bonding agent is applied, it forms finger like resin tags protruding into patent dentin tubules When this resin penetrates the superficially demineralized collagen matrix, it forms a hybrid layerand prevents root surface lesions. Aim: To evaluate the caries protective effect of three recent DBAs on demineralized root surface. Materials and methods: 88 single rooted extracted human teeth were selected, root surfaces apical to CEJ were polished .Acid resistant nail paint wascoated over root surfaces exposing a rectangular window on the buccal surface. Three experimental groups made: Group 1 (XENO V PLUS), Group 2 (TETRIC N BOND), Group 3 (ONE COAT 7 UNIVERSAL). These groups were divided into 2 Subgroups (A and B). Adhesive was applied and light cured with air thinning. Over this second layer of adhesive was applied, light cured with /without air thinning. Each tooth samples were sliced. A light microscope was used to examine the caries like lesions.The statistical analysis was carried out. Results:All control group specimen showed lesions with a mean depth of 177.74μm. Subgroup B results were better than A and C. Summary and Conclusion: Demineralization on root surface can be impeded by DBA tested TetricN Bond which showed maximum cariesprotective effect Key words:Cementum, demineralization, dentine bonding agent