Effects of dentin surface treatments including Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation with different intensities on the push-out bond strength of the glass fiber posts to root dentin Comparison of different dentin pretreatment protocols on the bond strength of glass fiber post using self-etching adhesive. Effects of silane application on luting fiber posts using self-adhesive resin cement. Finite element analysis and bond strength of a glass post to intraradicular dentin: comparison between microtensile and push-out tests. Influence of periodontal ligament simulation on bond strength and fracture resistance of roots restored with fiber posts Effect of resin cement system and root region on the push-out bond strength of a translucent fiber post. Push-out bond strengths of different dental cements used to cement glass fiber posts. Shear bond strength of six restorative materials. Eroded dentin does not jeopardize the bond strength of adhesive restorative materials. Evaluation of Various Pretreatments to Fiber Post on the Push‐out Bond Strength of Root Canal Dentin The effect of light-curing access and different resin cements on apical bond strength of fiber posts. Effect of Intracanal Irrigants on Bond Strength of Fiber Posts Cemented With a Self-adhesive Resin Cement. Effect of a sodium hypochlorite gel on dentin bonding. Influence of chlorhexidine and ethanol on the bond strength and durability of the adhesion of the fiber posts to root dentin using a total etching adhesive system. Do blood contamination and haemostatic agents affect microtensile bond strength of dual cured resin cement to dentin? Shear-bond strength of a new self-adhering flowable restorative material to dentin of primary molars. Micropush-out dentine bond strength of a new gutta-percha and niobium phosphate glass composite. Influence of zinc-oxide eugenol, formocresol, and ferric sulfate on bond strength of dentin adhesives to primary teeth. Bonding strength to two different surfaces of dentin under simulated pulpal pressure. Bond Strength between Fiber Posts and Root Dentin Treated with Natural Cross-linkers. Post-surface conditioning improves interfacial adhesion in post/core restorations. Fiber post placement with core build-up materials or resin cements—An evaluation of different adhesive approaches Effect of irrigation solutions on dentin bonding agents and restorative shear bond strength.
Abstract Objective . Intra-canal post systems are commonly used to restore root-filled teeth . Bond strengths of the posts can be affected by various surface treatments of the post or the dentin . The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dentin surface treatments including erbium-chromium ; yttrium-sc and ium-gallium-garnet ( Er , Cr : YSGG ) laser irradiation with different intensities on the push-out bond strength of the glass fiber posts to root dentin . Material s and methods . Forty single-rooted human maxillary incisors were filled and post spaces were prepared . After these procedures , the specimens were divided r and omly into four groups according to the dentin surface treatments , as follows : ( i ) untreated surface ( control ) , ( ii ) 1W Er , Cr : YSGG laser application , ( iii ) 2W Er , Cr : YSGG laser application and ( iv ) 3W Er , Cr : YSGG laser application . Then the posts were cemented into the root canals using dual-cured resin cement . Bonded specimens were cut into 1-mm-thick slices and push-out tests were performed using a universal testing device . All specimens were loaded until fracture and the failure modes were evaluated with a stereomicroscope at 32 × magnification . Representative specimens were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy . Data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA , Tukey and Wilcoxon tests . Results . The bond strength values ranged from 3.22–4.68 MPa . There were no statistically significant differences among the groups , regardless of the different levels . The coronal and middle levels of the post space had significantly higher bond strength values compared with the apical level ( p < 0.05 ) . Conclusion . Er , Cr : YSGG laser irradiation with different intensities did not increase the bond strength of the fiber posts to the root canal dentin walls INTRODUCTION This study compared the influence of different irrigants with and without ultrasound or laser irradiation on the bond strength of glass fiber posts using a self-etching adhesive in a supplementary dentin pretreatment . METHODS Ninety bovine incisor roots were divided into 3 groups according to the irrigant tested : 2 % chlorhexidine ( CHX ) ( n = 30 ) ; 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite ( NaOCl ) ( n = 30 ) , and saline solution ( control ) ( n = 30 ) . Each group was r and omly divided into 3 subgroups according to the supplementary dentin pretreatment : ultrasound , Nd : YAG laser , and nonsupplemented ( control ) . A self-etching adhesive system ( Futurabond DC ; VOCO GmbH , Cuxhaven , Germany ) was used , and the glass fiber posts were cemented with dual-cure epoxy-based luting agent ( Bifix QM , VOCO GmbH ) . All roots were sectioned transversely , and the push-out test was performed . Failure mode analysis was also evaluated . RESULTS Bond strength decreased significantly after the use of 2.5 % NaOCl in all root thirds ( P < .05 ) . CHX showed no difference in the mean bond strength value compared with saline solution ( P > .05 ) . The supplementary dentin pretreatment using the Nd : YAG laser or ultrasound did not improve the bond strength values for both NaOCl and CHX ( P > .05 ) . Moreover , the apical third exhibited the lowest mean bond strength values ( P < .05 ) . Analysis indicated that the predominant failure mode was the mixed type . CONCLUSIONS Regardless of the irrigant used , the supplementary dentin pretreatment with ultrasound or laser irradiation showed no improvement in bond strength . Also , the use of NaOCl decreased the bond strength of glass fiber posts using a self-etching adhesive system , whereas CHX preserved it PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of different glass-fiber post surface treatments on the bond strength to root dentin . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Fifty bovine incisors were used in this study . After removing the crowns , the teeth were endodontically treated . The roots were r and omly divided into five groups according to post surface treatment . The groups were as follows : CO ( Control ) - no treatment ; G1 - RelyX Ceramic Primer ( silane ) only ; G2 - silane and Solobond M ; G3 - silane and Scotchbond Adhesive ; G4 - silane and Excite . For post cementation , RelyX Unicem was used according to the manufacturer 's recommendation and the roots were stored in a light-proof container with 100 % relative humidity for 24 h. The specimens were transversally sectioned . Subsequently , the cervical , middle , and apical regions of the root were positioned in a push-out device and tested at 0.5 mm/min using a universal testing machine ( Instron ) . The data were statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey 's post-hoc test . The fractured specimens were then observed under a stereoscopic loupe at 60X magnification . RESULTS No significant difference in bond strength was found among the groups that received a silane or silane plus an adhesive system ( p > 0.05 ) . However , the CO ( no silane ) showed the lowest bond strength . Regarding G1 , G2 , G3 , and G4 , the cervical region of the root canal attained better bond strengths than did the middle or apical regions . The most frequent failure mode occurred at the cement/dentin interface . CONCLUSION Silane application may be necessary to improve the adhesion of fiber posts luted with the self-adhesive resin cement evaluated here . The application of an adhesive layer between the fiber post and resin cement did not have any influence on the bond strength when the silane coupling was previously used OBJECTIVE This study tested the hypothesis that the stress distribution and bond strength of glass posts to intraradicular dentin is influenced by the mechanical testing methodology . METHODS Thirty single rooted endodontically treated teeth were prepared for luting of tapered fiber-glass posts ( Reforpost , Angelus , Londrina , PR , Brazil ) with a conventional adhesive system and resin luting cement ( Adper Scotchbond Multi- purpose , Rely X ARC , 3 M ESPE , St. Paul , MN , USA ) . The teeth were r and omly divided ( n=10 per group ) into micro-push-out ( Mpo ) , hourglass- ( Mh ) and rectangular stick-shaped ( Ms ) microtensile testing groups before sectioning each root into five 1-mm-thick specimens . During specimen preparation for microTBS testing 46/50 stick and 4/50 hourglass specimens prematurely failed ; therefore , the Ms group could not be included in the mechanical testing . The remaining specimens were tested at 0.5 mm/min until bond failure . Stress distribution within each specimen type for the three mechanical test methods was analyzed by finite element analysis ( FEA ) . Qualitative analyses were carried out through Von Mises , XY and Sy criterion . RESULTS Mpo and Mh had a mean microTBS of 11.89+/-6.55 and 14.98+/-12.72 MPa , respectively , which was not significantly different ( p=0.1311 ) . The push-out test demonstrated a more homogenous stress distribution by FEA and less variability in mechanical testing . SIGNIFICANCE Therefore , the recommended testing method for determining the bond strength of glass posts to intraradicular dentin is by Mpo Objective Considering that periodontal ligament simulation may influence the stress distribution over teeth restored with intraradicular retainers , this study aim ed to assess the combined effect of mechanical cycling and periodontal ligament simulation on both the bond strength between fiber posts and root dentin and the fracture resistance of teeth restored using glass fiber posts . Material and Methods Ninety roots were r and omly distributed into 3 groups ( n=10 )  ( C-MC : control ; P-MC : polyether ; AS-MC : addition silicone ) to test bond strength and 6 groups ( n=10 )  ( C : control ; P : polyether ; AS : addition silicone , without mechanical cycling , and C-MC , P-MC and AS-MC with mechanical cycling ) to test fracture strength , according to the material used to simulate the periodontal ligament . For the bond strength test , fiber posts were cemented , cores were built , mechanical cycling was applied ( 2 × 106 cycles , 88 N , 2.2 Hz , and 45º incline ) , and the teeth cut into 3 slices ( 2 mm ) , which were then subjected to the push-out test at 1 mm/min . For the fracture strength test , fiber posts were cemented , cores were built , and half of the groups received mechanical cycling , followed by the compressive strength ( 45 ° to the long axis and 1 mm/min ) performed on all groups . Results Periodontal ligament simulation did not affect the bond strength ( p=0.244 ) between post and dentin . Simulation of periodontal ligament ( p=0.153 ) and application of mechanical cycling ( p=0.97 ) did not affect fracture resistance . Conclusions The material s used to simulate the periodontal ligament did not affect fracture or bond strength , therefore periodontal ligament simulation using the tested material s could be considered optional in the conditions of the study OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the bond strength of luting systems for bonding glass fiber posts to root canal dentin . The hypothesis tested was that there are no differences in bond strength of glass fiber posts luted with different cement systems . METHODS Forty bovine incisors were r and omly assigned to five different resin cement groups ( n=8 ) . After endodontic treatment and crown removal , translucent glass fiber posts were bonded into the root canal using five different luting protocol s ( self-cured cement and etch- and -rinse adhesive system ; dual-cured cement and etch- and -rinse adhesive system ; self-cured cement and self-etch adhesive system ; dual-cured cement and self-etch adhesive system ; and dual-cured self-adhesive cement ) . Push-out bond strength was evaluated at three different radicular levels : cervical , middle , and apical . The interface between resinous cement and the post was observed using a stereoscopic microscope . RESULTS Analysis of variance showed a statistically significant difference among the cements ( p<0.05 ) and the root canal thirds ( p<0.05 ) . The self-adhesive resinous cement had lower values of retention . CONCLUSIONS The resin cements used with etch- and -rinse and self-etch adhesive systems seem to be adequate for glass fiber post cementation STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Since the introduction of glass fiber posts , irreversible vertical root fractures have become a rare occurrence ; however , adhesive failure has become the primary failure mode . PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the push-out bond strength of glass fiber posts cemented with different luting agents on 3 segments of the root . MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty human maxillary canines with similar root lengths were r and omly divided into 8 groups ( n=10 ) according to the cement assessed ( Rely X luting , Luting and Lining , Ketac Cem , Rely X ARC , Biscem , Duo-link , Rely X U100 , and Variolink II ) . After st and ardized post space preparation , the root dentin was pretreated for dual-polymerizing resin cements and untreated for the other cements . The mixed luting cement paste was inserted into post spaces with a spiral file and applied to the post surface that was seated into the canal . After 7 days , the teeth were sectioned perpendicular to their long axis into 1-mm-thick sections . The push-out test was performed at a speed of 0.5 mm/min until extrusion of the post occurred . The results were evaluated by 2-way ANOVA and the all pairwise multiple comparison procedures ( Tukey test ) ( α=.05 ) . RESULTS ANOVA showed that the type of interaction between cement and root location significantly influenced the push-out strength ( P<.05 ) . The highest push-out strength results with root location were obtained with Luting and Lining ( S3 ) ( 19.5 ±4.9 MPa ) , Ketac Cem ( S2 ) ( 18.6 ±5.5 MPa ) , and Luting and Lining ( S1 ) ( 18.0 ±7.6 MPa ) . The lowest mean values were recorded with Variolink II ( S1 ) ( 4.6 ±4.0 MPa ) , Variolink II ( S2 ) ( 1.6 ±1.5 MPa ) , and Rely X ARC ( S3 ) ( 0.9 ±1.1 MPa ) . CONCLUSIONS Self-adhesive cements and glass ionomer cements showed significantly higher values compared to dual-polymerizing resin cements . In all root segments , dual-polymerizing resin cements provided significantly lower bond strength . Significant differences among root segments were found only for Duo-link cement The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the shear bond strength of a conventional glass-ionomer cement , a resin modified glass-ionomer , a composite resin and three compomer restorative material s. Dentin of the occlusal surfaces from sixty extracted human permanent molars were prepared for shear bond strength testing . The specimens were r and omly divided into six groups of 10 each . Dentinal surfaces were treated according to the instructions of manufacturers for each material . Each restorative material was placed inside nylon cylinders 2 mm high with an internal diameter of 3 mm , which were placed perpendicular to dentin surfaces . Shear bond strengths were determined using an Universal Testing Machine at crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min in a compression mode . Conventional glass-ionomer , Ketac-Molar aplicap showed the lowest mean shear bond strength 3.77+/-1.76 ( X + /- SD MPa ) and the composite resin , Heliomolar showed the highest mean shear bond strength 16.54+/-1.65 while the mean bond strength of Fuji II LC was 9.55+/-1.06 . The shear bond strengths of compomer restorative material s were 12.83+/-1.42 , 10.64+/-1.42 and 11.19+/-1.19 for Compoglass , Hytac and Dyract respectively . ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences in the mean shear bond strengths of all groups ( P<0.001 ) . No statistically significant difference was found between the three compomer material s ( P>0.5 ) . Ketac-Molar and composite resin showed statistically significant difference ( P<0.0005 ) . The mode of fracture varied between material s. It is concluded that the compomer restorative material s show higher shear bond strength than conventional glass-ionomer and resin modified glass-ionomer , but less than composite resin . The fracture mode is not related to the shear bond strengths values This in vitro study evaluated the bond strength of adhesive restorative material s to sound and eroded dentin . Thirty-six bovine incisors were embedded in acrylic resin and ground to obtain flat buccal dentin surfaces . Specimens were r and omly allocated in 2 groups : sound dentin ( immersion in artificial saliva ) and eroded dentin ( pH cycling model - 3 × / cola drink for 7 days ) . Specimens were then reassigned according to restorative material : glass ionomer cement ( KetacTM Molar Easy Mix ) , resin-modified glass ionomer cement ( VitremerTM ) or adhesive system with resin composite ( Adper Single Bond 2 + Filtek Z250 ) . Polyethylene tubes with an internal diameter of 0.76 mm were placed over the dentin and filled with the material . The microshear bond test was performed after 24 h of water storage at 37ºC. The failure mode was evaluated using a stereomicroscope ( 400 × ) . Bond strength data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey 's post hoc tests ( α = 0.05 ) . Eroded dentin showed bond strength values similar to those for sound dentin for all material s. The adhesive system showed the highest bond strength values , regardless of the substrate ( p < 0.0001 ) . For all groups , the adhesive/mixed failure prevailed . In conclusion , adhesive material s may be used in eroded dentin without jeopardizing the bonding quality . It is preferable to use an etch- and -rinse adhesive system because it shows the highest bond strength values compared with the glass ionomer cements tested Introduction : The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effect of different pretreatments ( fiber post ) with the laser‐activated irrigation ( LAI ) technique ( for removal of the smear layer ) on root canal dentin in terms of push‐out bond strength ( PBS ) in a fiber post . Methods : Fifty freshly extracted m and ibular single‐rooted premolars were prepared , and LAI was applied to all roots ( 17 % EDTA was 5 mL for 120 seconds with an erbium , chromium : yttrium‐sc and ium‐gallium‐garnet laser [ 0.50 W , 20 Hz , 25 mJ ] ) . In addition , 50 quartz fiber posts were r and omly assigned to 5 groups ( n = 10 ) according to the surface treatments as follows : group S ( s and blasting ) , group N1 and group N2 ( neodymium : yttrium‐aluminum‐garnet laser irradiation [ 2 W , 200 mJ , 10 Hz , with pulse duration s of 180 or 320 microseconds ) , group HF ( 9.7 % hydrofluoric acid etched ) , and group C ( control with no treatment ) . Dual‐cure resin cement was adhered onto the fiber posts after they were covered with a silane agent , and then the posts were placed into the canal space using a Lentulo spiral . The PBS test was performed after all specimens were transversally sectioned ( root slices of 1‐mm thickness ) . Data were analyzed with 1‐way analysis of variance/Tukey post hoc test ( & agr ; = 0.05 ) . Results : The highest PBS value was observed in group S ( middle part ) , and the lowest value was observed in group C ( apical part ) . There were no statistical differences among the groups regardless of the part . Furthermore , when the PBS values of the different parts of dentin were compared within treated groups , significant differences were observed in all groups except group N2 ( P < .05 ) . Conclusions : Within the limitations of this study , it can be concluded that the LAI technique when used with 17 % EDTA had a significant effect on the amount of smear layer removed from the root canal dentin , which was also detected in the fracture pattern ( adhesive failure [ resin‐post interface ] ) . However , the various treatments of the fiber post did not improve the PBS of the root dentin . HighlightsIt is crucial to maximize the bond strength between the root dentin and resin and between the resin and fiber post for the success of post‐core restorations . EDTA + laser‐activated irrigation significantly reduces debris or smear layers from the root dentin wall . The mechanical treatments on the fiber post surfaces can not affect the push‐out bond strength ( PBS ) ; however , other additional parameters must be evaluated . Studies on the effects of different surface treatments on the fiber post and root dentin walls together with PBS could enrich the literature PURPOSE This study evaluated the effect of light-curing access on the bond strength of fiber glass posts to the apical area of bovine roots using self-adhesive cement or dual-cured cement with an etch- and -rinse adhesive system . MATERIAL S AND METHODS The root canals of 60 bovine teeth were endodontically treated and filled . A 15-mm-length post space was prepared and roots were r and omly divided into three groups , simulating the levels of light-curing access : coronal ( C ) , with 15-mm post space ; middle ( M ) , in which the coronal thirds of roots were cut out , leaving a 10-mm post space ; and apical ( A ) , in which the coronal and middle thirds of roots were cut out , leaving a 5-mm post space . Fiber glass posts ( Reforpost # 3 , Angelus ) were cemented with RelyX U100 ( 3 M ESPE ) or RelyX ARC/Scotchbond Multi Purpose Plus ( SBMP ) ( 3 M ESPE ) ( n=10 ) and light-cured . After 24 hours , the apical thirds of roots were sectioned perpendicularly to the long axis and su bmi tted to a push-out test ( 0.5 mm/min , 200 N ) . The Kruskal-Wallis test compared the three levels of light-curing access , and the Mann-Whitney test compared the cements . RESULTS The bond strength was significantly higher in the groups C ( p=0.028 ) and M ( p=0.016 ) when U100 was used , whereas it was similar for both cements in group A. The bond strengths of posts cemented with ARC/SBMP were significantly higher in group A compared to group C ( p=0.031 ) . CONCLUSIONS The type of cement used and the light-curing access level influenced the bond strength between glass fiber posts and root canals . The bond strength of the RelyX ARC/SBMP cement proved to be more dependent on photoactivation than was the RelyX U100 cement . The light-curing access level did not influence the apical bond strength of RelyX U100 OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of five intracanal irrigants on bond strength of fiber posts cemented with newer self-adhesive resin cement . METHODS A total of 60 extracted , single-rooted human premolars , sectioned at 14 mm , were prepared with the ProTaper Universal system with a size F3 instrument and filled with an F3 master cone and AH Plus . The root canal filling was partially removed , leaving 4 mm of apical gutta-percha . Specimens were r and omly assigned to five groups ( n=12 ) , according to the solution used for dentin surface treatment before fiber post cementation , as follows : EDTA 17 % ( EDTA ) ; QMix ( QM ) ; SmearClear ( SC ) ; 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite ( NaOCl ) , and 0.9 % saline solution ( SS ) . Ultrasonic activation was performed ( three times , 20 seconds each ) , and root canals were dried with paper points . Fiber posts were cemented with RelyX U200 . In one specimen per group , rhodamine B dye was mixed with RelyX U200 to provide adequate fluorescence for confocal laser scanning microscopy ( CLSM ) assessment . Specimens were transversally sectioned and three slices were obtained , one for each root third . Next , a push-out test was performed . A stereomicroscope and CLSM were used to analyze the failure modes and to illustrate the pattern of infiltration of RelyX U200 into dentinal tubules , respectively . Bond strength means were calculated , and analysis of variance and Bonferroni tests were used for statistical analysis . RESULTS SS showed the highest mean bond strength values ( 11.5±5.3 ) , superior to QM ( 5.1±3.1 ) and SC ( 5.1±3.3 ) . NaOCl presented intermediary bond strength values ( 9.7±5.0 ) , similar to EDTA ( 7.7±2.9 ) and SS . QM and SC showed the lowest mean bond strength ( p<0.05 ) . Adhesive failures between cement/dentin were predominant ( 53.9 % ) . CONCLUSION SS and NaOCl associated with ultrasonic activation seem to be adequate solutions for root canal cleaning before fiber post cementation with self-adhesive resin cement , whereas chelating solutions , such as EDTA , QM , and SC , cause a decrease in bond strength UNLABELLED It has been suggested that the hybrid layer ( HL ) does not play any important role in the mechanism of adhesion to dentin . To substantiate this hypothetical in significance of the HL , sodium hypochlorite ( NaOCl ) has been used to remove collagen from etched dentin prior to bonding . OBJECTIVES The present study was conducted to determine the effect of a commercial 10 % NaOCl gel on the dentin shear bond strengths and HL ultra-morphology of two simplified dentin adhesives . The null hypothesis tested was that treatment of etched dentin collagen with NaOCl would not compromise dentin bonding . METHODS The labial surface of eighty bovine incisors was polished to expose middle dentin . The specimens were r and omly assigned to two total-etch adhesive systems ( N = 40 ) : Prime&Bond NT ( Dentsply Caulk ) ; and  Single Bond ( 3 M Dental Products Division ) . After rinsing off the etchant , one drop of 10 % NaOCl ( AD Gel , Kuraray Ltd. ) was applied to the etched dentin surface and left for 0 ( control ) , 15 , 30 , or 60 s. The gel was rinsed off with water and the dentin surface kept visibly moist prior to the application of the adhesive as per manufacturer 's instructions . The respective composite resin was subsequently applied and light-cured . After 24 h in water at 37 degrees C , the specimens were thermocycled for 500 cycles in baths kept at 5 and 55 degrees C and the shear bond strengths measured . The data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA . For TEM , sixteen dentin disks were taken from middle dentin of extracted human third molars , assigned to the eight treatment sequences , and observed . RESULTS The increase in the  NaOCl application time result ed in a progressive decrease in shear bond strengths for both dentin adhesives . For Single Bond , the application of AD Gel for 60 s result ed in a reduction of bond strengths to 38 % of that obtained for the control . For Prime&Bond NT , the mean bond strength obtained when AD Gel was applied for 60 s was 31 % of that obtained for the control . The application of AD Gel result ed in distinct morphology for each one of the two adhesives tested . For Single Bond , the general morphology of the collagen network was maintained , regardless of the deproteinization time . The interfibrillar space within the collagen network increased with increasing deproteinization times . For Prime&Bond NT , the general appearance of the HL was maintained for deproteinization times of 15 and 30 s. When the NaOCl gel was applied for 60 s , the morphological appearance of the HL lost its fibrillar arrangement . While remnants of the collagen fibers were observed in one of the dentin disks , the other specimen showed an amorphous structure without any discernible HL morphological features . SIGNIFICANCE The integrity of the collagen fibrils left exposed upon acid-etching plays a major role in the mechanism of adhesion of the specific adhesive systems tested in this study . The intermingling of the adhesive monomers with the filigree of collagen fibers or HL should still be considered the paramount dentin bonding mechanism INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of pretreatment of gel chlorhexidine ( CHX ) and ethanol ( EtOH ) on the bond strength and durability of the adhesion of the fiber post relined with resin composite to the root dentin using a total etch adhesive system . METHODS Forty bovine incisor roots were divided into four groups after phosphoric acid etching : irrigation with physiologic solution ( control ) , 5 minutes with CHX , 1 minute with EtOH , and 5 minutes with chlorhexidine followed by 1 minute with EtOH . Fiber posts relined with resin composite were cemented with either RelyX ARC ( 3 M ESPE , St Paul , MN ) and a total etch adhesive system Scotchbond Multi- Purpose ( 3 M ESPE ) . Each group was r and omly divided into two subgroups : 24 hours of storage and 12 months of storage . All roots were sectioned transversely , and the push-out test was performed . Failure modes were observed , and the bond strength means were analyzed by analysis of variance and the Tukey test ( α = 0.05 ) . RESULTS CHX irrigation result ed in homogeneous bond strength values at 24 hours and 12 months of storage ( P < .05 ) . A significant bond strength decrease was noticed after 12 months of storage when irrigations were performed with physiologic solution and EtOH application only or associated with CHX ( P < .05 ) . CONCLUSIONS The use of CHX pretreatment could preserve the bond strength of the fiber post relined with resin composite to root dentin for 12 months . The use of EtOH and CHX followed by EtOH did not preserve the bond strength of the total etch adhesive system Scotchbond Multi- Purpose Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of blood contamination and haemostatic agents such as Ankaferd Blood Stopper ( ABS ) and hydrogen peroxide ( H2O2 ) on the microtensile bond strength between dual cured resin cement-dentin interface . Material and Methods : Twelve pressed lithium disilicate glass ceramics were luted to flat occlusal dentin surfaces with Panavia F under the following conditions : Control Group : no contamination , Group Blood : blood contamination , Group ABS : ABS contamination Group H2O2 : H2O2 contamination . The specimens were sectioned to the beams and microtensile testing was carried out . Failure modes were classified under stereomicroscope . Two specimens were r and omly selected from each group , and SEM analyses were performed . Results : There were significant differences in microtensile bond strengths ( µTBS ) between the control and blood-contaminated groups ( p<0.05 ) , whereas there were no significant differences found between the control and the other groups ( p>0.05 ) . Conclusions : Contamination by blood of dentin surface prior to bonding reduced the bond strength between resin cement and the dentin . Ankaferd Blood Stoper and H2O2 could be used safely as blood stopping agents during cementation of all-ceramics to dentin to prevent bond failure due to blood contamination OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength to dentin of primary molars of a new self-adhering flowable resin composite with two ionomer-based cements and one flowable resin composite in combination with two different adhesive systems . STUDY DESIGN Fifty primary molars were grinded on the occlusal surface to obtain flat dentin substrate and r and omly divided into 5 groups ( n = 10 ) : OFL : Phosphoric Acid/Optibond FL/Premise Flow ; OAO : Optibond All-In-One/Premise Flowable ; II : Polyacrylic Acid/Fuji II ; IX : Polyacrylic Acid/Fuji IX ; V : Vertise Flow . Cylinders ( 3 mm diameter - 5 mm height ) of restorative material were built-up in three increments over the dentin surfaces . A shear load was applied until failure . Bond strength values were statistically analysed with Kruskall-Wallis ANOVA followed by Dunn 's test ( P < .05 ) . Differences in failure mode distribution were assessed with Chi-square ( P < .05 ) . RESULTS OFL and OAO recorded significantly higher bond strengths than the other groups . Adhesive failures were evident in all groups except OFL and OAO , in which also cohesive failures in dentin were observed . CONCLUSIONS Vertise Flow established on primary dentin bond strengths values similar to those of glass ionomer cements routinely used for restorations of primary teeth . The combination of flowable resin with etch- and -rinse or all-in-one adhesives obtained higher bond strength values , thus involving a more complex h and ling AIM To characterize an experimental gutta-percha and niobium phosphate glass composite ( GNB ) applied with a thermoplastic technique to the root canals without sealer in a moist environment and to evaluate its micropush-out bond strength to root canal wall dentine . METHODOLOGY The root canals of sixty human m and ibular pre-molars were prepared using rotary NiTi instruments and irrigation with sodium hypochlorite and EDTA . The teeth were then r and omly divided into three groups according to the root filling material used : AH plus sealer and gutta-percha ( AH ) , EndoSequence BC gutta-percha without sealer ( GBC ) , and GNB without sealer . The root canals were filled with a single cone using warm vertical condensation . Push-out bond strengths associated with the filling material s in slices from middle root thirds was determined 30 days after root filling . The failure mode was analyzed with SEM . Analysis using EDX and SEM-EDS was carried out to verify the composition and distribution of the particles of the tested material s. Data were statistically analyzed by one-way anova and Tukey 's test ( P < 0.05 ) . RESULTS AH and GNB groups had bond strengths of 2.83 ± 0.64 MPa and 2.68 ± 0.84 MPa , respectively , with no significant difference between them ( P > 0.05 ) . The GBC group had the lowest mean bond strength ( 1.34 ± 0.42 MPa ) , which was significantly different compared with the other groups ( P < 0.05 ) . Cohesive failures prevailed in the AH group , whereas failures were mixed in the GBC and GNB groups . The SEM-EDS analysis on the surface and in the bulk of GBC revealed only a superficial coating of bioceramic particles . Glass particles were detected both on the surface and in the bulk of GNB . CONCLUSIONS The experimental root filling composite ( GNB ) had an ability to adhere to root canal wall dentine equal to the current gold st and ard root filling with gutta-percha and sealer ( AH Plus ) This study evaluated in vitro the influence of a  temporary filling { zinc oxide-eugenol ( ZOE ) } and two pulpotomy agents { formocresol ( FC ) and ferric sulfate ( FS ) } on shear bond strength ( SBS ) of two dentin adhesives to the dentin of primary molars . A total of 80 dentin surfaces were prepared and r and omly allocated into 10 groups of 8 specimens each . Groups were subjected to different treatments , which included covering with a paste of ZOE mixed at different powder : liquid ( P : L ) ratios , placement on a gauze soaked in FC or FS , or they received no pretreatment and served as a control . XRV Herculite composite cylinders were bonded to dentin surfaces using Prime and Bond NT adhesive resin or Opti Bond Solo Plus adhesive resin . SBSs were determined using the lnstron testing machine running at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min . The use of ZOE mixed at the lower P : L ratio of 10g:2 g significantly decreased the values of SBS of the two adhesives . The use of two pulpotomy agents ( FC and FS ) significantly decreased the SBS of the two adhesives . The bond strength to dentin of primary teeth was influenced by the pulpotomy agents used and the ZOE P : L ratio but not by the adhesive system used PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to measure and compare the in vitro shear bond strengths ( SBS ) of the following dentin bonding systems to different dentin surfaces under simulated pulpal pressure : Liner Bond 2 ( self-etching ) ( LB2 ) , Liner Bond 2V ( self-etching ) ( LB2V ) , Opti Bond Solo ( single component ) ( OBS ) , Fuji Bond LC ( filled ) ( FBLC ) , Prime & Bond 2 - 1 ( single component ) ( P&B2 - 1 ) , and Solid Bond ( total etching ) ( SB ) . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Occlusal and buccal surfaces of 60 extracted human molars were prepared to expose the dentin bonding surface . After being wet ground with 600-grit abrasive papers , teeth were r and omly assigned to 6 equal groups of 10 each . The dentin surfaces were treated with the bonding systems mentioned above , and resin composite cylinders ( Clearfil AP-X ) were built up under simulated pulpal pressure when diluted bovine serum was used as the pulpal fluid . After one day of storage in 37 degrees C water , the specimens were shear tested to failure on an Instron machine . RESULTS The data were statistically analyzed with the Student 's t-test and a post hoc Tukey test . Comparing buccal surfaces , the post hoc Tukey test indicated no significant differences among all the test groups ( p > 0.05 ) . On occlusal surfaces , the post hoc Tukey test indicated significant differences among the tested groups ( p < 0.05 ) . The Student 's t test revealed significant differences between the occlusal and buccal shear bond strength values in LB 2 , LB2V , and SB groups ( p < 0.05 ) . CONCLUSION The strength of adhesion to dentin depends upon both the adhesive system used - with self-etching systems tending to show higher bond strengths than the other material s tested - and the location of the dentin , with significantly higher SBS being found on buccal surfaces in 3 of the 7 tested bonding systems INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a proanthocyanidin-rich extract ( grape seed extract [ GSE ] ) on the bond strength and stability of the adhesion of fiber posts to the root dentine using 2 adhesive systems : a total-etch and a self-etch adhesive system . METHODS Single-rooted human teeth were r and omly divided into 6 groups : G1 ( control ) , untreated + total-etch adhesive Adper Scotchbond Multi- Purpose ( 3 M ESPE , St Paul , MN ) ; G2 , 6.5 % GSE for 5 minutes + SB ; G3 , 10 % GSE for 5 minutes + SB ; and G4 to G6 groups were similar to previous ones ; however , the self-etch adhesive system Clearfil SE Bond ( Kuraray , Kurashiki , Japan ) was used . Fiber posts were cemented with RelyX ARC ( 3 M ESPE ) , and the specimens were immediately tested for push out or stored for 12 months . The bond strength means were analyzed by analysis of variance and Games-Howell post hoc tests ( α = 0.05 ) . Additionally , matrix metalloproteinase inhibition by 0.65 % , 0.065 % , and 0.0065 % GSE was examined with gelatin zymography . RESULTS The use of GSE did not affect immediate bond strength to dentin and contributed to preserve the bond strength after 12 months ( P < .05 ) for both adhesives . The bond strength of SB was significantly higher than Clearfil SE Bond ( P < .05 ) . Gelatin zymography showed reduced matrix metalloproteinase activity when recombinant enzymes were incubated with both 0.65 % and 0.065 % GSE , with complete inhibition at the highest concentration . CONCLUSIONS The pretreatment with GSE can be used as a natural alternative to improve bond strength stability of dentin-adhesive interfaces in root canals OBJECTIVES To verify the influence of different etching procedures of the post-surface on microtensile bond strength values between fiber posts and composite core material s. METHODS 60 DT Light Posts were divided into 10 subgroups using five different chemical surface treatments and two composite material s to build-up the abutment . Chemical surface treatments including etching with potassium permanganate ; treatment with 10 % hydrogen peroxide ; treatment with 21 % sodium ethoxide ; etching with potassium permanganate and 10 vol.% HCl ; silanization ( control group ) were performed on the post 's surface . The build-up was performed using ( A ) Core Paste XP ( Dent Mat ) and ( B ) Unifil Flow ( GC ) . Two sample s of each group were r and omly selected to investigate the morphologic aspect of the post/core interface with a scanning electron microscope ( SEM ) . The remaining specimens were cut so as to obtain microtensile sticks that were loaded in tension at a cross-head speed of 1mm/min until failure . The statistical analysis was performed using two-way ANOVA and the Tukey 's test for post-hoc comparisons ( alpha=0.05 ) . RESULTS SEM examination showed an interpenetrating adhesion network between the treated fiber post-surface and the composite material in all the groups tested . The results achieved with potassium permanganate had a significant influence on microtensile interfacial bond strength values with both the tested material s. Post-superficial treatments enhanced the bond strength particularly of Core Paste XP . SIGNIFICANCE Etching procedures showed a similar effect on the post-surface and enhanced the adhesion of composite core build-ups as a result of micromechanical and chemical retention Abstract Objective . To compare push-out bond strength of fiber-posts luted with different adhesive approaches to root canal dentin . Material s and methods . Forty maxillary first incisors were decoronated and endodontically treated . Specimens were r and omly distributed into five groups ( n = 8) and fiber-posts ( DentinPost coated , Komet ) were inserted using five different luting material s : etch- and -rinse adhesive systems and corresponding core- and -post material in groups 1 ( DentinBond/DentinBuild , Komet ) and 2 ( XP Bond + SCA/Core-X flow , Densply ) , self-adhesive resin cements in groups 3 ( RelyX Unicem , 3 M Espe ) and 4 ( SmartCem 2 , Dentsply ) and a self-etch adhesive/resin cement in group 5 ( ED-Primer II/Panavia F 2.0 , Kuraray ) . The roots were sectioned into eight 1 mm thick serial slices and within 48 h push-out bond strength was investigated . Statistical analyses were performed using non-parametrical Kruskal-Wallis H-test and Mann-Whitney U-test for differences between experimental groups at p < 0.05 . The failure modes were analyzed using Chi square test . Results . The bond strength [ MPa ] ( mean/min – max ) for groups 3 ( 12.35/3.60–32.44 ) , 4 ( 13.52/4.48–30.69 ) and 2 ( 11.15/5.23–35.58 ) were significantly higher ( p < 0.001 ) compared to groups 1 ( 6.66/2.34–24.89 ) and 5 ( 7.41/0.28–34.18 ) . Adhesive failure between dentin and luting agent was the most frequent failure mode . Conclusions . Bond strength of fiber-posts adhesively luted to root canal dentin was significantly higher when self-adhesive resin cements were used . One ( group 2 ) of the tested core- and -post material s/etch- and -rinse adhesive achieved comparable bond strength values STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The presence of irrigation solution prior to the application of dentin bonding agents may be one source of contamination and may adversely affect bond strength . PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro investigation was to evaluate the effect of irrigation solutions of different purity levels on the shear bond strength of a hybrid composite to dentin . MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty extracted , intact human molars were h and -scaled . All soft tissue was removed , and the teeth were stored in room-temperature tap water for 1 week . Subsequently , each tooth was embedded in autopolymerizing acrylic resin with the coronal portion exposed . After complete polymerization of the resin , the dentin surfaces were exposed , and the crown was cut longitudinally on all 4 sides to produce flat dentin surfaces for bonding . The prepared specimens were assigned to 4 groups of irrigation solutions : tap water ( control ) , sterile water , 0.9 % NaCl irrigation solution , and filtered water . Within each irrigation group were 4 dentin bonding agent subgroups : Prime & Bond NT , One-Step , Single Bond Adhesive , and OptiBond Solo . The dentin surfaces ( n = 10 per irrigation/bonding agent pair ) were etched with 37 % phosphoric acid , rinsed with the assigned irrigation solution for 15 seconds , and then dried . Plastic cylinders ( 3 mm long x 3 mm inner diameter ) were filled with a hybrid composite ( Herculite XRV ) and bonded to the dentin . Specimens were loaded in a universal testing machine , and shear force was applied to the base of the composite cylinders , parallel to the dentin surfaces , at a crosshead speed of 0.05 in/min until fracture . Failure loads were recorded . Bond strength data were compared with analysis of variance ( P<.05 ) . Post-hoc comparisons of means were performed with t tests and P values adjusted for multiple comparisons ( Bonferroni method ) . RESULTS Tap water irrigation ( control ) produced no significant difference in bond strengths for all dentin bonding agents tested . When other irrigation solutions were used , One-Step consistently produced significantly lower bond strengths than other dentin bonding agents ( P<.05 ) . No preferential choice of irrigation solution could be made for Prime & Bond or Single Bond Adhesive . However , when One-Step or Solo was used , irrigation with normal saline significantly reduced bond strengths ( P<.05 ) . CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this study , the bond strength to dentin of a hybrid composite irrigated with different solutions was dependent on the dentin bonding agent used
The available evidence indicated that the coronal region of the root canal bonded better to the glass fiber post  than apical regions .
Phosphoric acid , hydrogen peroxide , and silane application enhance post ’s retentiveness .
In light of the current evidence , surface treatment strategies increase the bond strength of glass fiber post to dentine .
However , recommendations for st and ardized testing methods and reporting of future clinical studies are required to maintain clinical ly relevant information and to underst and the effects of various surface treatment of glass fiber post  and their bond strength with dentine walls of the root canal
The objective of this systematic review was to determine the influence of surface treatment of glass fiber posts  on bond strength to dentine .