Analysis of impact of desensitizing agents on the retention of crowns cemented with luting agents

Abstract

The present study was undertaken for assessing the impact of desensitizing agents on the retention of crowns cemented with luting agents. 40 freshly extracted mandibular molar teeth were selected. Two study groups were made: Group C: Control group-Glass ionomer cement; and Group G: Study group-GC Tooth Mousse desensitizer. Crowns were fabricated and were subjected under universal force testing machine. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and were analyzed by SPSS software. Mean tensile bond strength of group C specimens was 49.1 Kg while mean tensile strength of Group 2 specimens was 47.1 Kg respectively. While comparing statistically, non-significant results were obtained. Application of desensitizing agents may be designated during fabrication of crowns as it will not affect the retentive ability of the luting cements.