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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Cytotoxicity of Bulk-Fill Composites on Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth-An In Vitro Study.

Ralitsa Bogovska-Gigova, Nikolay Ishkitiev, Marina Miteva, Krasimir Hristov

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Ralitsa Bogovska-GigovaDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-9005-463X
Nikolay IshkitievDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-4351-5579
Marina MitevaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-3910-5147
Krasimir HristovDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-1577-4362

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European Union-NextGenerationEU, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria № BG-RRP-2.004-0004-C01Medical University of Sofia 133/29.05.2024
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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of bulk-fill composite materials compared to conventional compomers on stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth.

methods90 standardized resin composite discs (4 mm thick, 4 mm diameter) were fabricated using a 3D-printed plate, comprising four bulk-fill composites (SDR, Tetric EvoCeram Bulk-Fill, VisCalor Bulk, Cention-N) and one compomer (Dyract XP). Samples were polymerized per the manufacturer's instructions and sterilized. Stem cells were isolated from the pulp of exfoliated primary teeth. Cells were cultured and exposed to extracts of the composite materials soaked in culture medium for 24 h. Cytotoxicity was assessed using the MTT colorimetric assay, measuring cell viability via mitochondrial activity, and the Annexin V assay, quantifying apoptosis and necrosis via flow cytometry. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests.

resultsAll materials significantly reduced cell viability compared to the control (

conclusionBulk-fill composites and conventional compomer tested exhibit comparable and significant cytotoxic effects on stem cells from human exfoliated primary teeth pulp. While these materials offer clinical advantages in pediatric dentistry due to ease and speed of application, their use underscores the dilemma of balancing operative efficiency with biological safety, and their cytotoxic profiles should be taken into consideration prior to application.

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annexin V assaybulk-fill compositescytotoxicityMTT assayprimary teethstem cells

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