Effect of Instrument Lubricants on the Surface Degree of Conversion and Crosslinking Density of Nanocomposites

Purpose The surface degree of conversion and crosslink density of composites should not be affected by the use of instrument lubricants in order to provide long‐lasting tooth restorations. This study aimed to analyze the effect of instrument lubricants on the degree of conversion and crosslink densi...

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Published in:	Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 85 - 91
Main Authors:	de Paula, Felipe Costa, Valentin, Regis de Souza, Borges, Boniek Castillo Dutra, Medeiros, Maria Cristina dos Santos, de Oliveira, Raiza Freitas, da Silva, Ademir Oliveira
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-03-2016
Subjects:	Adhesives Bond strength Composite materials Dental restorative materials Dentistry Ethanol Fourier analysis Humans Infrared spectroscopy Lubricants Lubricants & lubrication Nanocomposites Nanocomposites - chemistry Surface Properties
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Summary:	Purpose The surface degree of conversion and crosslink density of composites should not be affected by the use of instrument lubricants in order to provide long‐lasting tooth restorations. This study aimed to analyze the effect of instrument lubricants on the degree of conversion and crosslink density of nanocomposites. Materials and Methods Samples (N = 10) were fabricated according to the composites (Filtek Z350 XT, 3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA; and IPS Empress Direct, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein and lubricants used (Adper Single Bond 2 and Scotchbond Multi‐Purpose bonding agent adhesive systems, 3M ESPE; 70% ethanol, absolute ethanol, and no lubricant). Single composite increments were inserted into a Teflon mold using the same dental instrument. The composite surface was then modeled using a brush wiped with each adhesive system and a spatula wiped with each ethanol. The control group was fabricated with no additional modeling. The surface degree of conversion and crosslink density were measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the hardness decrease test, respectively. Data were analyzed using two‐way analysis of variance and the Tukey's test (p < 0.05). Results Filtek Z350 XT showed statistically similar degree of conversion regardless of the lubricant used, whereas the use of adhesive systems and 70% ethanol decreased the degree of conversion for IPS Empress Direct. Only Scotchbond Multi‐Purpose bonding agent decreased crosslink density for Filtek Z350 XT, whereas both adhesive systems decreased crosslink density for IPS Empress Direct. Conclusion Filtek Z350 XT appeared to be less sensitive to the effects of lubricants, and absolute ethanol did not affect the degree of conversion and crosslink density of the nanocomposites tested. Clinical Significance Although the use of lubricants may be recommended to minimize the stickiness of dental instruments and composite resin, dentists should choose materials that do not have a negative effect on the surface properties of composites. Only the use of absolute ethanol safely maintains the surface integrity of nanocomposites in comparison with adhesive system and 70% ethanol.
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ISSN:	1496-4155 1708-8240
DOI:	10.1111/jerd.12182