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Effects of composite restorations on resistance to cuspal fracture in posterior teeth.

A clinically acceptable MOD cavity preparation was used instead of a jig-mounted slot preparation in this investigation. Each preparation was proportional to the tooth dimension. The design of the testing instrument ensured that forces applied to the specimens were applied to tooth structure and not to the restorative material. Prepared unrestored teeth were weaker than restored teeth. No significant difference was noted in fracture resistance between teeth restored with amalgam and with composite resin. The method used in this study is replicable, allowing the possibility of comparison studies by using identical procedures. Future research will focus on issues of polymerization method and modulus of elasticity and their effects on fracture resistance of remaining tooth structure.

Effects of incremental versus bulk fill technique on resistance to cuspal fracture of teeth restored with posterior composites

Posterior resin placed with an incremental technique produces greater resistance to cuspal fracture than posterior resin placed with a bulk technique. P-30 composite placed by either a bulk fill or incremental technique produces greater resistance to cuspal fracture than Ful-fil composite.

Fracture resistance of posterior teeth restored with glass ionomer-composite resin systems

This study compared the fracture resistance of posterior teeth restored with one of four composite resin systems or amalgam. Mesio-occlusodistal cavity preparations were placed in 50 maxillary premolars. Dimensions of the preparation were such that remaining tooth structure was weakened. Five groups of 10 specimens each were designated as follows: I, amalgam; II, Ketac-Bond glass-ionomer base; III, Ketac-Silver glass-ionomer base; IV, GC lining cement glass-ionomer base; and V, Tenure dentinal bonding agent. Specimens in groups II through V were restored with P-30 posterior composite resin. Testing was accomplished by applying an occlusal load to the point of failure for each specimen. Results indicated no significant difference among restorative systems in resistance to cuspal fracture. These findings suggest that neither Tenure nor glass-ionomer cement used in conjunction with posterior composite resin strengthen weakened cusps to any greater extent than does amalgam.

Bond durability between dentinal bonding agents and tooth structure

Glass-ionomer cements and dentinal bonding agents have made possible cavity preparations without mechanical retention. However, durability of bond strength is critical to the longevity of these restorations. This research evaluated the durability of the chemical bond formed by four materials attached directly to tooth structure. Tenure bonding agent recorded the strongest bond at each thermocycling time. In addition, whereas the bond strength remained unchanged for Scotchbond bonding agent, Ketac-Bond glass-ionomer cement, and GC lining cement, bond strength for Tenure bonding agent increased with thermocycling.

Effects of etching time on surface morphology and adhesion of a posterior resin to glass-ionomer cement

This study examined the effects of etching time on surface morphology and adhesion of posterior composite resin to glass-ionomer cement. Three glass-ionomer cements and four etch times were studied. Bond shear strength results revealed significant differences by both cement and etch time. Glass-ionomer surfaces etched for 30 seconds produced the strongest bond to resin. Ketac-Silver cement provided greater shear resistance than either Ketac-Bond cement or GC lining cement. Scanning electron microscopy revealed greater surface roughness for etched versus unetched glass ionomer. However, no subsurface differences were noted with increased etch times. These findings indicate that 30 seconds is the optimal etch time for glass-ionomer cement and that Ketac-Silver cement provides the strongest bond to resin of any of the materials tested. Etched glass-ionomer subsurfaces did not reveal marked differentiation in morphology, suggesting that an alternative method is necessary to detect these differences.

Determination of demand for posterior resin restorations

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The Influence of Finishing Technique on Microleakage

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