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Effects of Prolonged Light Exposure Times on Water Sorption, Solubility and Cross-linking Density of Simplified Etch-and-Rinse Adhesives.
- Source :
- Journal of Adhesive Dentistry; 2014, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p229-234, 6p, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of light exposure times on water sorption, solubility, and polymer cross-linking density of simplified etch-and-rinse adhesives. Materials and Methods: Four commercial adhesives (XP Bond, Adper Single Bond 2, Tetric N-Bond, and Ambar) were selected, and resin disks 5 mm in diameter and 1.0 mm thick were prepared and light cured for 20, 40, or 80 s using an LED light-curing unit at 1200 mW/cm². Water sorption and solubility were evaluated over a 28-day period. For polymer cross-linking density, additional specimens were prepared and their Knoop hardness measured before and after immersion in 100% ethanol. The data from each test were evaluated using a two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). Results: The XP Bond adhesive showed higher water sorption (similar to Adper Single Bond 2) and solubility (p < 0.05) than did the other materials. Prolonged exposure times did not reduce the water sorption but did reduce the solubility of all tested materials (p < 0.05). For Ambar, the increase in the exposure time resulted in a significantly lower percent reduction in hardness. Conclusion: Water sorption, solubility, and cross-linking density of the materials selected in this study seem to be mainly influenced by the adhesive composition. Prolonged light exposure times reduced the solubility of the materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14615185
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Adhesive Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96802914
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3290/j.jad.a32034