Therapeutic effects of novel resin bonding systems containing bioactive glasses on mineral-depleted areas within the bonded-dentine interface

J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2012 Jun;23(6):1521-32. doi: 10.1007/s10856-012-4606-6. Epub 2012 Apr 1.

Abstract

This study aimed in evaluating the effects of two experimental resin bonding systems containing conventional Bioglass 45S5 (BAG) or Zinc-polycarboxylated bioactive glass (BAG-Zn) micro-fillers on the resin-bonded dentine interface after storage in a simulated body fluid solution (SBFS). Three resin bonding systems were formulated: Resin-A: (BAG containing); Resin-B; (BAG-Zn containing); Resin-C (no filler). The ability of the experimental resins to evoke apatite formation was evaluated using confocal Raman spectroscopy. Acid-etched dentine specimens were bonded, and prepared for AFM/nano-indentation analysis in a fully-hydrated status to evaluate the modulus of elasticity (Ei) and hardness (Hi) across the interface at different SBFS storage periods. Further resin-dentine specimens were tested for microtensile bond strength after 24 h or 3 months of SBFS storage. SEM examination was performed after de-bonding and confocal laser microscopy was used to evaluate the ultramorphology of the interfaces and micropermeability. The resin A and B showed a consistent presence of apatite (967 cm(-1)), reduced micropermeability within the resin-dentine interface and a significant increase of the Ei and Hi along the bonded-dentine interface after prolonged SBFS storage. Bond strength values were affected by the resin system (P < 0.0001) and by storage time (P < 0.0001) both after 24 h and 3 months of SBFS storage. In conclusion, resin bonding systems containing bioactive fillers may a have therapeutic effect on the nano-mechanical properties and sealing ability of mineral-depleted resin-dentine interface.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Ceramics / chemistry
  • Ceramics / therapeutic use*
  • Dental Bonding / methods*
  • Dentin / chemistry
  • Dentin / drug effects
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / chemistry
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / therapeutic use
  • Glass / chemistry
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Resins, Synthetic / chemistry
  • Resins, Synthetic / therapeutic use
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman
  • Surface Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tooth Demineralization / therapy
  • Zinc / chemistry

Substances

  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Resins, Synthetic
  • bioactive glass 45S5
  • Zinc