Abstract
The composite biomaterials used for manufacturing indirect inlay restorations are advanced materials that offer a superior
alternative in operative dentistry. The compatibility of the composite inlay with the resin cement and adhesive system is
important in achieving a good seal at the tooth-restoration interface, thus ensuring its durability in time. This in vitro study
aimed to evaluate the ability of some experimental adhesive systems to create a good bond between the dental structures
and Barodent inlays together with the luting resin cement used for inlay cementation. Forty composite inlays were
manufactured using the Romanian composite for indirect restorations, Barodent (ICCRR). For luting the restorations, two
experimental adhesive systems were used in combination with a dual cured resin cement. Two well recognized adhesive
systems were used as control, in order to compare the results for the experimental products. The tooth -luting cement-inlay
interfaces were investigated using scanning electron microscopy analysis. The results showed some similarities between
the interfaces obtained with the experimental adhesives and those obtained with the trade-mark adhesives.
Keywords
Advanced materials, Composite inlays, Adhesive systems, Scanning electron microscopy.
Citation
A. POPOVICI, M. TRIF, M. MOLDOVAN, O. FODOR, C. NICOLA, D. BORZEA, Scanning electron microscopy evaluation of composite inlays luted with different adhesive systems, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 3, 6, June 2009, pp.616-620 (2009).
Submitted at: Jan. 11, 2009
Accepted at: June 15, 2009