SUMMARYThis in vitro study observed and compared the resin and non-carious sclerotic dentin interfaces generated by three different adhesives and two different techniques, using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Thirty-two human premolars, with buccal, non-carious cervical lesions, were used. The teeth were randomly divided into eight groups. Group 1: Sclerotic dentin was treated with Single Bond (3M). Group 2: After superficial sclerotic dentin was removed with a diamond bur (Diatech, Coltene), the dentin surfaces were treated with Single Bond. Group 3: Sclerotic dentin was treated with Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray). Group 4: After superficial sclerotic dentin was removed with a diamond bur, Clearfil SE Bond was applied. Group 5: Sclerotic dentin was treated with Xeno III (Dentsply). Group 6: After superficial sclerotic dentin was removed with a bur, Xeno III was applied to the dentin surfaces. For Groups 7 and 8, after the superficial sclerotic dentin was removed with a diamond bur, Clearfil SE Bond, with an additional 37% phosphoric acid gel, was used on the sclerotic dentin surfaces in Group 7 and Xeno III was used in Group 8. In all groups, the cavities were restored with Filtek Supreme (3M). All the specimens were sectioned longitudinally and polished along the cut surface. The sections were treated with 37% orthophosphoric acid for five seconds, rinsed with water and treated with 5% NaOCL for 10 minutes. The specimens were then gold-sputter coated and evaluated under SEM. The thick- Clinical RelevanceThe quality of the hybrid layer created in non-carious cervical sclerotic lesions may determine the longevity of cervical composite restorations. 339 ness of the hybrid layer was measured on the gingival, occlusal and axial dentin interfaces. ANOVA was performed to determine whether there were any statistically significant differences in hybrid layer thickness. Post-hoc multiple comparisons were done with Tukey's test. Hybrid layer thickness was increased with all adhesives when superficial dentin was removed with a bur. Hybrid layer thickness showed significant differences between total-etch and selfetch systems.
Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of microbial contamination in packaged gutta-percha cones before and during use in clinical conditions.Material and Methods:Sealed packages of #15-40 gutta-percha cones were opened under aseptic laboratory conditions. Two gutta-percha cones from each size were randomly drawn and added to tubes containing glass beads and 750 μL of saline. The tubes were vortexed, serially diluted and samples of 250 μL were cultured on agar plates. The plates were incubated at 37°C for 3 days and colonies were counted. The initially sampled packages were distributed to 12 final year dental students. The packages were collected at the end of the first and the third clinical practice days and sampled as described above.Results:Baseline microbial counts did not exceed 3 CFU. At the end of the first and the third day, additional contamination was found in five and three of the packages, respectively. The ratio of contaminated packages at the first day and the third day was not significantly different (z-test; p > 0.05). The numbers of microorganisms cultured at the first day (8 ± 9.9 CFU) and the third day (4.5 ± 8.3 CFU) were not significantly different (Wilcoxon signed-rank test; p > 0.05). No significant correlation was found between the number of filled root canals and cultured microorganisms at either the first day (Spearman's rho; r = 0.481, p = 0.113) or the third day (r = -0.034, p = 0.917).Conclusions:Gutta-percha cones taken directly from manufacturer's sealed package harbored microorganisms. Clinical use of the packages has been found to be associated with additional contamination of the gutta-percha cones. The counts of cultured microorganisms did not correlate well with the number of filled root canals.
The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of different disinfection methods on the initial microtensile bond strength of a two-step, self-etch adhesive to dentin. Twenty mandibular molars were sectioned parallel to the occlusal plane to expose the mid-coronal dentin. All of the teeth were divided into four groups (n = 5 per group): (1) in group OZ, the dentin surfaces were exposed to ozone gas from the Ozonytron X delivery system (OzonyTron X-Bioozonix, Munich, Germany), (2) in group ND, the dentin surfaces were irradiated with an Nd:YAG laser (Pulsmaster 600 IQ, American Dental Technologies, U.S.), (3) in group CHX, the dentin surfaces were treated with a 2% chlorhexidine solution, and (4) in the control group, no treatment was applied. In all of the groups, the teeth were restored with Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray, Tokyo, Japan) and Clearfil Majesty Posterior (Kuraray, Tokyo, Japan), according to the manufacturer's instructions. The teeth were sectioned perpendicular to the bonded surface (surface area of approximately 1 mm(2)). Thus, six to seven specimens were obtained from each tooth, and a total of 34 specimens were analyzed in each group. The specimens were attached to the microtensile test machine (Micro Tensile Tester, T-61010 K, Bisco, U.S.). The data was analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test (p < 0.05). Fracture modes of each specimen were determined using a stereomicroscope (SZ-PT Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The lowest bond strength occurred in the OZ group. Significant differences were determined only between group OZ and the other groups (group ND, group CHX, and control group) (p < 0.05). In conclusion, although ozone decreased the microtensile bond strength of the self-etch adhesive system to dentin, the Nd:YAG laser and 2% chlorhexidine did not change the microtensile bond strength so in context of the present study it would appear that the Nd:YAG laser and 2% chlorhexidine may be used as pre-restorative sterilization procedures on the dentin prior to the application of a two-step, self-etch adhesive.
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