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CC BY 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2023; 12(03): 169-176
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1773803
Original Article

Micro-Hardness and Surface Roughness of Bulk-Fill Composite Resin: Effect of Surface Sealant Application and Two Bleaching Regimens

Authors

  • Reham Mohamad Attia 

    1   Department of Conservative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Zagazig University, Zagzig, Egypt

  • Eman Mohamed Sobhy

    2   Department of Biomaterial Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

  • Mona El Said Abd El Hameed Essa

    3   Department of Operative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the impact of applying a surface sealant and two bleaching regimens, on the micro-hardness, and surface roughness of bulk-fill composite resin

Materials and Methods One-hundred twenty specimens were prepared with a diameter of 5 mm and thickness of 4 mm using bulk-fill composite. Specimens were subdivided into group 1: (n= 60), in which Fortify surface sealant was used, and group 2 (control): (n= 60), in which specimens were only finished and polished. After applying in-office and at-home bleaching, micro-hardness and surface roughness were measured before and after bleaching. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test and paired test.

Results Hardness values of group 1 were lower than values of group 2 before and after bleaching, with different bleaching procedures. Applying surface sealant and different bleaching regimens led to a significant difference of surface roughness (p < 0.001).

Conclusion Applying surface sealant decreases both micro-hardness and surface roughness. The bleaching procedures significantly affect the surface roughness, but not the micro-hardness.

Clinical Significance Surface sealant can enhance the surface roughness of bulk-fill composite in nonstress bearing area as it reduces the surface micro-hardness.

Keywords

bulk-fill - composite - at-home bleaching - in-office bleaching - micro-hardness - surface roughness - surface sealant


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16. Oktober 2023

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