ArticleClinical oral investigations2024
Bonding performance and interfacial adaptation of modern bulk-fill restorative composites after aging in artificial saliva: an in vitro study.
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- Effect of different dentin etching protocols on the immediate microtensile bond strength of two bulk-fill restorative systems in class I cavities.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Bonding Performance and Interfacial Ultra-Morphology/Nanoleakage of a Modern Self-Curing Bulk-Fill Restorative System: An In Vitro Study.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Bioactive and Ion-releasing materials in minimum intervention dentistry: a clinical pathway from prevention to restorative treatment.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- The in vitro effect of electronic versus conventional cigarettes on color stability and surface roughness of dental resin composites.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluation of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of a self-curing bulk-fill resin composite: An in vitro comparative study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Review
- Internal adaptation and micromorphological analysis of a new self-cure resin composite.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Article
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- Development of a smoking simulation machine to evaluate the effects of smoking on the color change of dental restorative materials.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The effect of various bulk filling techniques on the mechanical and structural characteristics of class I biomimetic composite dental fillings.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Microshear Bond Strength and Microgap Formation of a New Self-Cure Bulk-Fill and a Light-Cure Composite Resin in Bonding to Dentin.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Adhesion evaluation of a new self-cured resin to sclerotic dentin.Brazilian dental journal · 2025Article
- Synergistic effects of bacteria, enzymes, and cyclic mechanical stresses on the bond strength of composite restorations.Biomaterials advances · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed at comparing the microtensile bond strength (MTBS) and interfacial adaptation of a modern self-curing and a light-curing restorative bulk-fill composite to a conventional composite applied with the layering technique.
methodsForty-eight occlusal cavities were divided in three main groups (16/group) based on tested materials: (i) STELA, bulk-fill self-curing restorative (STELA, SDI Ltd.); (ii) 3 M-BULK, bulk-fill composite (Filtek One Bulk-Fill, 3 M Oral Care); and (iii) 3 M-CTR, a conventional composite (Filtek Supreme XTE, 3 M Oral Care). These were used in combination with their adhesives in self-etch (SE) or etch-and-rinse (ER) mode. Specimens stored in artificial saliva (24 h or 12 months) were evaluated for MTBS and fractography. The interfacial analysis was performed through confocal microscopy. ANOVA and Fisher's LSD post hoc tests were performed with a level of significance of 5%.
resultsAll the tested materials applied in ER mode presented (24 h) greater bond strength than in SE mode. Although all materials showed a significant drop in the bond strength after prolonged storage, STELA showed the highest bonding performance and interfaces with few gaps. 3 M-BULK had the lowest bond strength and an interface with several voids and gaps.
conclusionsAll materials were affected by interface degradation and bonding reduction over prolonged aging. However, their use in combination with adhesives applied in ER mode may offer greater immediate bonding performance. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The use of restorative light-curing bulk-fill composites may generate gaps at the bonding interface and voids. STELA may represent a suitable alternative to avoid such issues.
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