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ArticlePolymers2025

Water Absorption and Solubility of Fluoride-Based Restorative Materials Exposed to Ionizing Radiation.

Sara Čekalović Agović, Eva Klarić, Ana Ivanišević, Majana Soče, Timor Grego, Irena Radin Nujić

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Sara Čekalović AgovićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Eva KlarićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Ana IvaniševićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-1380-0029
Majana SočeRadiotherapy Unit, Department of Oncology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Timor GregoUPMC Hillman Cancer Center Croatia, 49210 Zabok, Croatia.
Irena Radin NujićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

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University of Zagreb 2024/2025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRadiotherapy is a key treatment for head and neck cancers but often compromises oral health, partly through its impact on restorative materials. A specific concern is whether ionizing radiation alters the water absorption and solubility of fluoride-releasing restoratives, potentially affecting their durability. This study aimed to evaluate these properties following clinically relevant radiation exposure.

methodsSeven contemporary fluoride-releasing restorative materials (Fuji IX, Equia Forte HT, Fuji Triage, Activa Presto, Cention, Luminos, and Beautifil II) were tested (n = 10 per group). Specimens were either irradiated with 70 Gy in 35 fractions using a clinical linear accelerator or maintained as non-irradiated controls. Water absorption and solubility were measured over 35 days according to ISO 4049 protocols, and data were analyzed with repeated-measures ANOVA.

resultsAcross all materials, irradiated specimens exhibited slightly higher water absorption and solubility values compared to controls; however, differences were not statistically significant (

conclusionsClinically relevant ionizing radiation did not significantly affect the water absorption or solubility of the tested fluoride-releasing restorative materials, suggesting preserved physicochemical stability under therapeutic conditions.

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fluoride-releasing restorative materialshead and neck radiotherapysolubilitywater absorption

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PMID41150277
PMCPMC12567147

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