著者

Yoshamin Abnoba MORENO-VARGAS Abigailt FLORES-LEDESMA Jacqueline Adelina RODRÍGUEZ-CHAVEZ Irma A. BELÍO-REYES Lauro BUCIO

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2022-091, (Released:2023-01-25)

参考文献数

34

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This article deals with the problem of determining the proportion by weight of radiopacifying material needed to add to a cement clinker of mineral trioxide aggregated (CE) to comply with ISO 6876/2001 and ANSI-ADA 57 regulations for radiopacity. With this aim, CE was synthesized and mixed experimentally with 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt% of ZrO2 as radiopacifying material. Radiographic images were taken so that radiographic density was obtained and related to the mmAl scale by using an aluminum step wedge. From a theoretical point of view, absorbed intensity given by the Lambert-Beer law was calculated using mass attenuation coefficients (NIST database) for each chemical element included in each component of the cement samples. In this way, we predicted that by adding above 10 wt% of ZrO2 to the CE, the requirements stipulated by ISO 6876 for radiopacity were satisfied with discrepancies around 1 mmAl. This theoretical method gives an excellent approximation to determine the amount of radiopacifying material needed to meet the requirements stipulated by ISO.

著者

Takaaki SATO Rena TAKAHASHI Shin ROZAN Saki UCHIYAMA Yuta BABA Martina VICHEVA Ayaka SATO Masaomi IKEDA Tomohiro TAKAGAKI Toru NIKAIDO Junji TAGAMI

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.40, no.3, pp.719-726, 2021-05-25 (Released:2021-05-29)

参考文献数

34

被引用文献数

1 2

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This study evaluated the effect of temporary sealing materials and cleaning protocols on the bond strength of resin cement applied to dentin using resin-coating technique. Scotchbond Universal Adhesive and Filtek Supreme Ultra Flowable were applied to bovine dentin. Forty-five specimens were divided into the following three groups according to the temporary sealing materials: Cav-: CAVITON EX, Vas-: COCOA BUTTER and FIT SEAL, and Sep-: Washable SEP and FIT SEAL. Each material was placed on resin-coated dentin. After 1-week water storage, one of the following three cleaning protocols was performed: -WA: washed with water, -BR: brushed with PRESSAGE, and -AF: cleaned with AIR-FLOW. Microtensile bond strength test and EDS analysis were conducted. Irrespective of the cleaning protocol used, Washable SEP demonstrated less residual debris on resin-coated dentin, resulting in high bond strength. Regardless of the temporary sealing material applied, AIR-FLOW demonstrated less residual debris, resulting in high bond strength.

著者

Seiji BAN

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2022-243, (Released:2023-01-12)

参考文献数

30

被引用文献数

5

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This review describes the development of ultra-high translucent zirconia (referred to as UHTZ) using new manufacturing technology and its characterization results. The development of UHTZ was primarily due to the adoption of two basic manufacturing technologies, “Cyclic CIP” and “Plus Y Technology”. This manufacturing technology could provide stable processing characteristics, which improves chipping resistance during milling. Furthermore, the enlargement factor (processing coefficient) for UHTZ is smaller than those for conventional products. In general, the higher the light transmittance, the lower the flexural strength. Despite its extremely high translucency, the most significant feature of UTHZ is that its flexural strength is comparable to that of 5Y. Furthermore, UHTZ has higher chemical durability and uniform microstructure, which results in less wear on the opposing teeth and superior discoloration resistance. Therefore, UHTZ is a new option for inlay, onlay, and laminate veneer applications, where lithium disilicate glass ceramics has been widely used.

著者

Kun V. TIAN Giulia FESTA Francesco BASOLI Giuseppina LAGANÀ Antonella SCHERILLO Carla ANDREANI Patrizio BOLLERO Silvia LICOCCIA Roberto SENESI Paola COZZA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.36, no.3, pp.282-288, 2017-05-30 (Released:2017-05-31)

参考文献数

45

被引用文献数

6 15

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Quantitative metallurgical and phase analyses employing neutron diffraction technique were conducted on two as-received commercial rectangular austenitic stainless steel orthodontic archwires, G&H and Azdent, 0.43×0.64 mm (0.017×0.025 inch). Results showed a bi-phase structure containing martensitic phase (45.67% for G&H and 6.62% for Azdent) in addition to the expected metastable austenite. The former may be a strain-induced phase-transformation arising during the cold working process of wire fabrication. Further neutron resonance capture analysis determinations provided atomic and isotopic compositions, including alloying elements in each sample, complementary to the results of traditional energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Together, these results assist in relating commercial alloying recipes and processing histories with mechanical performance, strength and ductility in particular.

著者

Ryoki TAKANO Junichi HONDA Tatsuro KOBAYASHI Kei KUBOCHI Hiroki TAKATA Futoshi KOMINE

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2022-165, (Released:2022-12-07)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

2

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The present study investigated the fracture strength of hybrid abutment crowns (HACs) in the premolar region that were fabricated with different restorative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials. The abutment-implant structures were randomly assigned into four groups (n=11 per group): bi-layered zirconia restorations (BL), translucent zirconia (4Y-PSZ) restorations (TZ), lithium disilicate ceramic restorations (LD), and dispersed nanoparticle-filled composite resin restorations (CM). All restorations were adhesively bonded to the titanium abutments. After the restoration-abutment complex was tightened onto the implant, the fracture strength was measured. The TZ (2.06 kN) and LD (1.87 kN) groups had significantly higher median fracture strengths than the BL (1.12 kN) and CM (1.10 kN) groups. In terms of fracture resistance, the 4Y-PSZ and lithium disilicate ceramic monolithic restorations would be superior to bi-layered 3Y-TZP and composite resin monolithic restorations for HACs in the premolar region.

著者

Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Eizo HIROKANE Keiichi SAI Ryo ISHII Ryota AOKI Wayne W. BARKMEIER Mark A. LATTA Masashi MIYAZAKI

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2022-130, (Released:2022-11-08)

参考文献数

42

被引用文献数

3

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This study investigated the enamel and dentin bond durability of a two-step adhesive system, using a universal adhesive-derived primer (G2-Bond Universal [GU]), and compared it with the two conventional, two-step, self-etch adhesive systems (Clearfil SE Bond 2 [CS] and OptiBond XTR [OX]) under thermal cycling (TC) and long-term water storage (WS). The shear bond strengths to bovine enamel and dentin were determined using the etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes. Twelve specimens per test group were prepared and further divided into the following subgroups: 1) subjected to TC, 2) long-term WS, and 3) WS for 24 h (baseline). The enamel and dentin bond durability of GU was superior to those of CS and OX in different etching modes and under different degradation conditions. The latest two-step adhesive system, which utilizes universal adhesives’ benefits in its primer, might offer durable clinical bonding performances and can be widely used in a clinical setting.

著者

Takashi KAMEDA Shunya OKA Jun-ichi IGAWA Makoto SAKAMOTO Kazuto TERADA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.167-183, 2022-01-25 (Released:2022-02-01)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

2

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Coronavirus disease pandemic has led to a shortage of disinfectant alcohol (DA; 76.9–81.4% ethanol solution) in Japan. This study investigated the availability of hypochlorous acid (HA) as an alternative disinfectant to DA in clinical environment. HA is a safe and economical disinfectant with a broad antibacterial spectrum and low risk of hand irritation, which is used worldwide. In this study, HA and sodium hypochlorite solution (SH) were degraded over time and the degradation was accelerated by temperature and lighting. Results of bactericidal effects of HA revealed that the realistic effective concentration should be 200 ppm. Compared with DA, the dental carbon steel burs were more severely rusted by SH and HA. These results indicated that high concentration of HA generated on-site could be an effective and safe disinfectant for use immediately after generation with consideration of object materials in clinical environment, as an alternative to DA.

著者

Yuki NAGAMATSU Hiroshi NAGAMATSU Hiroshi IKEDA Hiroshi SHIMIZU

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.40, no.6, pp.1309-1319, 2021-11-25 (Released:2021-12-01)

参考文献数

47

被引用文献数

4

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Electrolyzed waters, containing mainly hypochlorous acid, are used in dental practice because of their high microbicidal effect. For wider use, three neutral electrolyzed water-based gels, namely, HOCl-containing aqueous gels were prepared with a thickening/gelling agent in this study. We evaluated their microbicidal effects against four strains and storage stabilities indicated by available chlorine concentration. Immediately after preparation, all gels (70 ppm) could completely remove microbes by a 3-min treatment. The gel prepared with xanthan gum remarkably reduced its available chlorine concentration even under shaded and refrigerated storage conditions, failing to maintain its microbicidal effect following 1-day storage, whereas other gels, prepared with carboxyvinyl polymer or agar, maintained effective concentration (>20 ppm), with high microbicidal effects following 9-day and 21-day storage, respectively. Neutral electrolyzed water-based gels might be useful to remove oral microbes. Based on our results, agar is the most suitable thickening/gelling agent from the viewpoint of storage stability.

著者

Takashi KAMEDA Shunya OKA Jun-ichi IGAWA Makoto SAKAMOTO Kazuto TERADA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-146, (Released:2021-10-22)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

2

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Coronavirus disease pandemic has led to a shortage of disinfectant alcohol (DA; 76.9–81.4% ethanol solution) in Japan. This study investigated the availability of hypochlorous acid (HA) as an alternative disinfectant to DA in clinical environment. HA is a safe and economical disinfectant with a broad antibacterial spectrum and low risk of hand irritation, which is used worldwide. In this study, HA and sodium hypochlorite solution (SH) were degraded over time and the degradation was accelerated by temperature and lighting. Results of bactericidal effects of HA revealed that the realistic effective concentration should be 200 ppm. Compared with DA, the dental carbon steel burs were more severely rusted by SH and HA. These results indicated that high concentration of HA generated on-site could be an effective and safe disinfectant for use immediately after generation with consideration of object materials in clinical environment, as an alternative to DA.

著者

Reiya HORINOUCHI Kae HARADA Mamoru MURAKAMI Yusuke YAMASHITA Yuji KAMASHITA Naohiro SHIMOTAHIRA Taizo HAMADA Yasuhiro NISHI Masahiro NISHIMURA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2022-007, (Released:2022-06-28)

参考文献数

36

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The need for denture adhesives is increasing worldwide, but few denture-care products target denture adhesive users. Foam denture cleaners have been recently marketed to assist brush denture cleaning, but there is a lack of objective evaluation. In this study, we compared the detergency of denture adhesives using six commercial foam-denture cleaners. For removing the adhesives, most of the tested cleaners were effective in immersion experiments, and three cleaners were more effective in the denture cleaning experiment compared to control water. However, only one could effectively remove the slime that is derived from the adhesive and detergency of artificial dirt. The surface roughnesses of the denture base and the relining material revealed that prolonged immersion in some cleaners could be affected. The results suggest that different commercial foam denture cleaners have different detergency levels, and that some cleaners may affect the properties of denture materials upon long-term use.

著者

Yuki NAGAMATSU Hiroshi NAGAMATSU Hiroshi IKEDA Hiroshi SHIMIZU

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2020-454, (Released:2021-06-30)

参考文献数

47

被引用文献数

4

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Electrolyzed waters, containing mainly hypochlorous acid, are used in dental practice because of their high microbicidal effect. For wider use, three neutral electrolyzed water-based gels, namely, HOCl-containing aqueous gels were prepared with a thickening/gelling agent in this study. We evaluated their microbicidal effects against four strains and storage stabilities indicated by available chlorine concentration. Immediately after preparation, all gels (70 ppm) could completely remove microbes by a 3-min treatment. The gel prepared with xanthan gum remarkably reduced its available chlorine concentration even under shaded and refrigerated storage conditions, failing to maintain its microbicidal effect following 1-day storage, whereas other gels, prepared with carboxyvinyl polymer or agar, maintained effective concentration (>20 ppm), with high microbicidal effects following 9-day and 21-day storage, respectively. Neutral electrolyzed water-based gels might be useful to remove oral microbes. Based on our results, agar is the most suitable thickening/gelling agent from the viewpoint of storage stability.

著者

Takao HANAWA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.39, no.1, pp.24-36, 2020-01-30 (Released:2020-01-31)

参考文献数

124

被引用文献数

33 92

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This review scientifically compares the properties of zirconia and titanium, but does not identify the best among them as an implant material. Surface treatment and modification to improve tissue bonding and inhibit bacterial adhesion are not considered in this review. The mechanical properties of titanium are superior to those of zirconia; some studies have shown that zirconia can be used as a dental implant, especially as an abutment. Extensive surface treatment research is ongoing to inhibit bacterial adhesion and improve osseointegration and soft tissue adhesion phenomena which make it difficult to evaluate properties of the materials themselves without surface treatment. Osseointegration of titanium is superior to that of zirconia itself without surface treatment; after surface treatment, both materials show comparable osseointegration. The surface morphology is more important for osseointegration than the surface composition. To inhibit bacterial adhesion, zirconia is superior to titanium, and hence, more suitable for abutments. Both materials show similar capability for soft tissue adhesion.

著者

Mone SHOJI Hiroyasu KUROKAWA Nao TAKAHASHI Runa SUGIMURA Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Kei IWASE Shun KATSUKI Masashi MIYAZAKI

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-318, (Released:2022-03-24)

参考文献数

42

被引用文献数

5

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effect of a glass ionomer cement (GIC) consisting of fluoro-zinc-silicate glass on the demineralization of bovine dentin using the ultrasonic pulse-echo method. The findings were compared with those obtained using a conventional GIC. Slabs of dentin from bovine teeth were sliced, shaped into a rectangular form, and immersed in 0.5 M ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution at 25ºC for 6 days, followed by storage in distilled water for 3 days. After demineralization, they were immersed in artificial saliva with and without the GIC specimens. The propagation times of the longitudinal ultrasonic waves in the samples were measured. The ultrasonic velocities of the fluoro-zinc-silicate glass-containing GICs were significantly increased 2–3 days after the start of the experiment and showed an upward trend thereafter. These findings indicate that the GICs containing fluoro-zinc-silicate glass might exhibit the potential to promote remineralization in the dentin.

著者

Hiroshi INOUE Lan LAN Zhengjian KE Yan YANG Feng ZHENG Dan MAO Seiji GODA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.159-166, 2022-01-25 (Released:2022-02-01)

参考文献数

65

被引用文献数

1

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of surface reaction-type pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler eluate on Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and MMP-3 secretion by human gingival fibroblasts (HGF). The S-PRG filler eluate contains 6 ions (F, Na, Al, B, Sr and Si) released from the S-PRG filler. The S-PRG filler eluate stimulation induced a slight secretion of MMP-1 and MMP-3 by HGF. It also enhanced the phosphorylation of p38 and ERK. The increase in MMP-1 and MMP-3 secretion by the inflammatory cytokine TNF-α was suppressed by the S-PRG filler eluate. TNF-α-induced increases in the phosphorylation of ERK were slightly enhanced by S-PRG filler eluate. These findings may prompt the development of new therapeutic agents for oral inflammation with materials composed of S-PRG filler eluate.

著者

Kosuke TAKEHANA Hiroyasu KOIZUMI Haruto HIRABA Akihisa KODAIRA Takayuki YONEYAMA Hideo MATSUMURA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-181, (Released:2021-12-28)

参考文献数

23

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This study assessed the effect of a primer containing 10-methacryloyloxydecyl-(2-thiohydantoin-4-yl)propionate (MDTHP) on the bonding of noble metal alloys to an acrylic resin. Three noble metal alloys were selected as adherends, and V-Primer containing 6-(4-vinylbenzyl-n-propyl)amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dithione was used as a comparative control. The disk specimens of each noble metal alloy were wet-ground and divided into three conditions: specimens primed with MDTHP primer or V-Primer, and specimens without priming. An acrylic resin was bonded to each specimen, and the specimens were performed the shear bond test. The MDTHP primer showed higher shear bond strength than the V-Primer for all specimens. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis showed that MDTHP was adsorbed on the Au-Pt-Pd alloy surface even after acetone cleaning. MDTHP binds not only with Cu but also with Au and Ag, promoting the bond strength of noble metal alloys. The effectiveness of MDTHP on dental noble metal alloys was suggested.

著者

Nao TAKAHASHI Hiroyasu KUROKAWA Kengo WAKAMATSU Eizo HIROKANE Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Masashi MIYAZAKI Nobuya KITAHARA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-154, (Released:2021-09-23)

参考文献数

27

被引用文献数

7

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This study investigated the bonding performance of two different types of resin cements to computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) composite blocks based on the shear bond strength (SBS) test. A silane-containing self-adhesive resin cement (Panavia SA Cement Universal) and resin luting cement (Block HC Cem) with a primer, were used. Specimens were fabricated from three different types of CAD/CAM composite blocks, and their surfaces were blasted with alumina. Resin cements were bonded to the specimens, and their SBSs were measured after 15 min, 24 h, and after being subjected to thermal cycling for 10,000 and 30,000 cycles. Three-way ANOVA for bond strength revealed that CAD/CAM composite block, resin cement and storage time significantly influenced the SBS values, and the three-way interactions between the evaluated factors, and all the interactions were significant. It was concluded that the bonding performance of resin cements to CAD/CAM composite blocks were material and storage period dependent.

著者

Keisuke MATSUSHIMA Kei KUBOCHI Futoshi KOMINE Fumiaki KIMURA Tatsuro KOBAYASHI Hideo MATSUMURA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-141, (Released:2021-09-04)

参考文献数

27

被引用文献数

1

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The effects of mechanical retentive devices and various surface treatments on the shear bond strength between a veneering composite resin and zirconia was investigated. Zirconia disks were classified into three surface-treatment groups: airborne-particle abrasion, overglazing, and overglazing with white alumina particles of three different grain sizes (50, 70, and 105 μm) attached onto zirconia disks (ZR-50, ZR-70, and ZR-105, respectively). They were further divided into four groups (n=44): unprimed, Clearfil Porcelain Bond Activator (CA), Clearfil Photo Bond (CB), and CA+CB. An indirect composite resin was bonded to zirconia specimens. Shear bond strengths were measured. For the ZR-70 and ZR-105 groups, the CB and CA+CB specimens exhibited higher bond strengths than the other two specimens after thermocycling. The ZR-70 and ZR-105 groups achieved micromechanical interlocking, and priming with a phosphate monomer (MDP) yielded stable bond strengths between the composite resin and zirconia with alumina particles attached as retentive devices.

著者

Wataru MIKAMI Hiroyasu KOIZUMI Akihisa KODAIRA Haruto HIRABA Takayuki YONEYAMA Hideo MATSUMURA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-137, (Released:2021-09-02)

参考文献数

26

被引用文献数

2

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This study assessed the gloss and surface roughness of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin composites corroded with acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) application. One ceramic block, ten CAD/CAM resin composites for premolars, and four CAD/CAM resin composites for molars were assessed. The surface topography of the materials before and after APF application was observed using an electron microscope. The results were analyzed by Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Dunnett’s many to one test (p<0.05). Gloss after APF application was significantly lower for all CAD/CAM resin composites except Artesano. Ra after APF application was significantly higher for all CAD/CAM resin composites except Artesano, Dentcraft HR Block, and Estelite P Block, and Sa was significantly higher for all CAD/CAM resin composites. Irregular surface topography was observed after APF application and the surface features differed among the materials. Therefore, APF application may be detrimental to the surface properties of CAD/CAM resin composites.

著者

Tatsuya IIJIMA Hiroyasu KUROKAWA Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Eizo HIROKANE Nao TAKAHASHI Kengo WAKAMATSU Shunichi SUDA Masashi MIYAZAKI

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2021-011, (Released:2021-06-30)

参考文献数

40

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of polishing paste containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler to prevent acidic attack on tooth enamel surfaces. Resin composites were filled in the standardized cavities and finished with silicon carbide paper. These specimens were divided into three groups: the unpolished “control” group, the “PRG” group polished with S-PRG paste, and the “DDP” group polished with diamond-containing polishing paste. Following polishing, the specimens were immersed in a lactic acid buffer solution for 28 days. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) signals were measured to obtain the signal intensity and width at 1/e2 at selected locations on the enamel surface adjacent to the restoration. Although signal intensity significantly increased in all groups, widths at 1/e2 did not change significantly in the PRG group. For both the control and DDP groups, signal intensity and width at 1/e2 increased and decreased over time, respectively.

著者

Hajime OOUCHI Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Tomohiko TAMURA Ryo ISHII Akimasa TSUJIMOTO Masashi MIYAZAKI Nobuya KITAHARA

出版者

The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

pp.2020-381, (Released:2021-04-20)

参考文献数

28

被引用文献数

6

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This study investigates the flexural properties, Knoop hardness number (KHN), and wear behavior of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin blocks and compares these values with those of conventional resin composites for direct restoration (RCDs). Four CAD/CAM resin blocks and two RCDs are compared. Ten specimens per material are used to obtain the flexural properties according to ISO 6872 specifications, and five specimens per material are used for KHN measurement. For sliding impact wear testing, twelve specimens are prepared. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (LSM) is used to determine maximum facet depth and volume loss. Polished material surfaces and worn surfaces after wear testing are observed using scanning electron microscopy and LSM. While measured flexural properties and KHN are found to be material-dependent, CAD/CAM resin blocks exhibit higher wear resistance than RCDs. CAD/CAM resin blocks polymerized at high-pressure and high-temperature are found to exhibit wear behaviors far superior to those of RCDs.