Evaluation of dentin bonding performance and acid-base resistance of the interface of two-step self-etching adhesive systems

Dent Mater J. 2009 Jul;28(4):493-500. doi: 10.4012/dmj.28.493.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentin bond strengths and to observe the adhesive-dentin interface after acid-base challenge using fluoride-free and fluoride-releasing self-etching adhesive systems; Clearfil SE Bond (SE), FL-Bond (FL) and FL-Bond II(FL II). Fifteen dentin surfaces from human molars were ground and bonded with one of three adhesive systems. The microtensile bond strength (muTBS) test was performed at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. The interface of the bonded specimens after acid-base challenge were also examined by a SEM. The muTBS of SE were significantly higher than those of FL and FL II (p<0.05), however, there were no significant differences between FL and FL II (p>0.05). An acid-base resistant zone (ABRZ) was observed in all the groups, however, formation of the ABRZ was material dependent. Fluoride-release from the adhesive is a key factor to create thick ABRZ.

MeSH terms

  • Acetic Acid / pharmacology
  • Acid Etching, Dental / methods*
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dental Bonding*
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Dentin
  • Dentin Permeability
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents*
  • Fluorides / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Resin Cements*
  • Surface Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tooth Demineralization / chemically induced
  • Tooth Demineralization / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Resin Cements
  • Acetic Acid
  • Fluorides