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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Morphological characterization of the tooth/adhesive interface

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Author(s):
Sandra Kiss Moura [1] ; José Fortunato Ferreira Santos [2] ; Rafael Yagüe Ballester [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Dental Materials - Brasil
[2] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Dental Materials - Brasil
[3] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Dental Materials - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Dental Journal; v. 17, n. 3, p. 179-185, 2006-00-00.
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the morphological characteristics of the tooth/adhesive interface using different adhesive systems in MOD restorations under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The tested hypothesis was that the morphology of the bonding interface would vary in different areas of MOD restorations for the three adhesive systems. MOD cavities were prepared in 12 sound extracted human third molars and restored with Filtek Z250 composite resin and one of the following adhesive systems: Experimental ABF (n=4), Clearfil SE Bond (n=4) self-etching primers and Single Bond etch-and-rinse adhesive system (n=4). After 24-h storage in distilled water at 37ºC, teeth were sectioned and prepared for SEM. The interfacial morphology varied depending on the adhesive system and also on the evaluated area. The null hypothesis was accepted because the morphology of the tooth/adhesive interface reflected the characteristics of both the dental substrate and the adhesive systems. (AU)