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Mechanical Stability of Self-Adhesive/Ion-Releasing Resin Composites
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Mechanical Stability of Self-Adhesive/Ion-Releasing Resin Composites

Abdulrahman Alshabib, Abdullah Alshehri, Carlos A. Jurado, Ali Alrahlah, Abdulrahman Almazrou, Mansour Albuhayri, Abdullah Alnujaym, Abdullah Almuhanna, Nicholas G. Fischer and Hamad Algamaiah
Coatings (Basel), Vol.13(1), p.201
01/01/2023
DOI: 10.3390/coatings13010201
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of water storage on the surface microhardness (VHN) and fracture toughness (K-1C) of two self-adhesive restorative materials compared to traditional resin composite and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) restorative materials. Methods: Two self-adhesive materials (Activa and Vertise Flow), a nonflowable composite (Filtek Z250), and an RMGIC (Fuji II) were evaluated. Hardness measurements (n = 12) were recorded at three time intervals: (i) one-hour post-irradiation; (ii) after one day of storage in water at 37 degrees C; and (iii) after 90 days of storage in water at 37 degrees C. Fracture toughness (K-1C) measurements (n = 12) were conducted after one day of storage in water at 37 degrees C and 90 days of storage in water at 37 degrees C. ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: Baseline VHN data were 38.2-58.3, decreasing significantly to 28.8-55.6 following 90 days of water storage. The Filtek Z250 had the highest VHN before and after storage, while the Activa had the lowest. K-IC values varied between 0.98-1.32 MPa center dot m(0.5). The highest value was for the Filtek Z250 while the Fuji II showed the lowest value (after both 1 and 90 days of storage in water). However, K-IC values decreased significantly after storage, except for the Fuji II. Conclusion: Self-adhesive/ion-releasing resin composites were negatively affected by water storage. Material reinforcements are possible future areas to explore.
Materials Science Materials Science, Coatings & Films Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences Physics Physics, Applied Science & Technology Technology

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