Effect of different bonding procedures on micro-tensile bond strength between a fiber post and resin-based luting agents

J Oral Sci. 2007 Jun;49(2):155-60. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.49.155.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of silanization and light-irradiation on bonding between a fiber post and different resin-based luting agents. Sixty silicium fiber posts (Easy Post) were divided into 10 groups according to the type of resin-based luting agent employed, whether the post surface was silanized, whether the adhesive was light-irradiated, and whether Calibra luting agent was used. The micro-tensile bond strength and bonded interface of specimens in each group were evaluated. Specimens luted with Calibra or FluoroCore 2 resin-based luting agent systems were superior to those treated with Multilink or Variolink II, in terms of both bond strength and interfacial integrity. Application of silane, light-irradiation of the adhesive, or light-irradiation of the Calibra resin-based luting agent did not significantly increase the bond strength further. It can be concluded that Calibra or FluoroCore 2 resin-based luting agent systems are more suitable for luting prefabricated Easy Post in a clinical situation, while pre-silanization of the post surface and light-irradiation of XP Bond/SCA adhesive or resin-based luting agent may not be as important as hitherto considered.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Composite Resins*
  • Dental Bonding / methods*
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Light
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Phase Transition
  • Post and Core Technique*
  • Resin Cements* / radiation effects
  • Silanes
  • Silicon
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Resin Cements
  • Silanes
  • Silicon