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Effect of Different Thermal-Stress on Flowable Composite Adaptation to Cavity

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of different thermocycling stress on the marginal sealing and cavity wall adaptation of flowable composite restorations. Methods: Cylindrical cavities, 1mm deep and 3mm in diameter (C-factor=2.3) were prepared on flat bovine dentin surfaces. The teeth were restored with Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray Medical) adhesive system followed by Photo Clearfil Bright (PB; Kuraray Medical) or Filtek Flow (FF; 3M ESPE) composites. The resins were cured with 600 mW/cm2 40 s using a light-curing unit (GC). The specimens were subjected into 2 different thermocycling protocols, Group 1: 500-cycles or Group 2: 5000-cycles between 5oC and 55oC with a 30s dwell time. After thermocycling, dye penetration tests around the cavity margin and cavity wall on cut surface were carried out. Dye penetration length was calculated as a percentage of the total cavity wall length. Dye penetration scores (n=8) were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Dye penetration scores are showed in the table. Marginal dye penetration scores of 5000-cycles were significantly >500-cycles group in both PB and FF. Wall dye penetration scores of 500-cycles FF were 500-cycles for FF restorations.

Number of thermocycling

Marginal leakage (%)

Cavity-wall gap formation (%)

PB

FF

PB

FF

500

1.9 (3.7)a

0b

15.2 (8.2)c

4.4 (7.5)c, d

5000

12.6 (9.7)a

11.7 (6.1)b

15.5 (4.0)

16.5 (6.0)d

Same superscript letters are significantly different.

Conclusions: The flowable composite significantly improved adaptation of resin composite to the cavity wall under 500-cycles thermal stress condition. However, 5000-cycles thermal stress significantly decreased the cavity wall adaptation of flowable composite restorations. Supported by Grant #12307043 and #16591907 from Japan Min. of Educ. and COE Program, FRMDRTB at TMDU.


Division: Southeast Asian Division Meeting
Meeting: 2004 Southeast Asian Division Meeting (Koh Samui, Thailand)
Location: Koh Samui, Thailand
Year: 2004
Final Presentation ID: 79
Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s): Scientific Groups
Authors
  • Wattanawongpitak, Nipaporn  ( Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Tokyo, N/A, Japan )
  • Yoshikawa, Takako  ( Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Tokyo, N/A, Japan )
  • Tagami, Junji  ( Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Tokyo, N/A, Japan )
  • SESSION INFORMATION
    Oral Session
    Dental Materials: VI - Others
    09/05/2004