PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to assess the shear bond strength of resin sealants to saliva-contaminated and noncontaminated enamel, comparing 2 curing protocols: (1) individual light-curing of the intermediate bonding agent layer and the sealant; or (2) simultaneous curing of both materials. METHODS:Seventy-two enamel test surfaces were obtained from 24 third molars and randomly assigned to 2 groups (N=36): (A) saliva-contaminated; (B) noncontaminated. Each group was divided into 3 subgroups, according to the bonding technique: (1) Prime&Bond and Fluroshield were light cured separately; (2) Prime&Bond and Fluroshield were light cured together; (3) Fluroshield was applied alone. Shear bond strength was tested at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. RESULTS: Means (MPa) were: IA-15.61(+/-4.74); IIA-15.71(+/-6.18); IIIA-13.83(+/-1.50); IB-24.73(+/-4.34); IIB-22.41(+/-4.16); IIIB-18.20(+/-3.58). Statistical analysis revealed that overall bond strength to saliva-contaminated enamel was remarkably lower (P < .05) than that recorded under dry conditions. In both contaminated and noncontaminated groups, significantly higher shear bond strength (P < .05) was observed when the bonding agent was applied underneath the sealant. Comparing the curing protocols for contaminated specimens, no statistically significant difference (P > .05) was observed between individual and simultaneous curing. Conversely, for noncontaminated specimens, bond strength was higher and statistically different (P < .05) when the materials were light cured separately. CONCLUSIONS: Individual or simultaneous curing of the intermediate bonding agent layer and the resin sealant does not seem to affect bond strength to saliva-contaminated enamel. When dry, noncontaminated conditions are maintained, however, the intermediary and the sealing materials should preferably be light cured separately.
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PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to assess the shear bond strength of resin sealants to saliva-contaminated and noncontaminated enamel, comparing 2 curing protocols: (1) individual light-curing of the intermediate bonding agent layer and the sealant; or (2) simultaneous curing of both materials. METHODS: Seventy-two enamel test surfaces were obtained from 24 third molars and randomly assigned to 2 groups (N=36): (A) saliva-contaminated; (B) noncontaminated. Each group was divided into 3 subgroups, according to the bonding technique: (1) Prime&Bond and Fluroshield were light cured separately; (2) Prime&Bond and Fluroshield were light cured together; (3) Fluroshield was applied alone. Shear bond strength was tested at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. RESULTS: Means (MPa) were: IA-15.61(+/-4.74); IIA-15.71(+/-6.18); IIIA-13.83(+/-1.50); IB-24.73(+/-4.34); IIB-22.41(+/-4.16); IIIB-18.20(+/-3.58). Statistical analysis revealed that overall bond strength to saliva-contaminated enamel was remarkably lower (P < .05) than that recorded under dry conditions. In both contaminated and noncontaminated groups, significantly higher shear bond strength (P < .05) was observed when the bonding agent was applied underneath the sealant. Comparing the curing protocols for contaminated specimens, no statistically significant difference (P > .05) was observed between individual and simultaneous curing. Conversely, for noncontaminated specimens, bond strength was higher and statistically different (P < .05) when the materials were light cured separately. CONCLUSIONS: Individual or simultaneous curing of the intermediate bonding agent layer and the resin sealant does not seem to affect bond strength to saliva-contaminated enamel. When dry, noncontaminated conditions are maintained, however, the intermediary and the sealing materials should preferably be light cured separately.
Authors: Maria Cristina Borsatto; Jackelline de Lemes Giuntini; Marta Maria Martins Giamatei Contente; Jaciara Miranda Gomes-Silva; Carolina Paes Torres; Rodrigo Galo Journal: Eur J Dent Date: 2013-07