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. 2006 Jan-Feb;19(1):13-6.

In vitro assessment of cytotoxicity of resin-based dental restorative materials on WEHI 13 var fibroblasts

Athina A Bakopoulou  1 , Ioanna N Triviai, Asterios S Tsiftsoglou, Paylos D Garefis
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  • PMID: 16479751

In vitro assessment of cytotoxicity of resin-based dental restorative materials on WEHI 13 var fibroblasts

Athina A Bakopoulou et al. Int J Prosthodont. 2006 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of 4 resin composites' eluates on WEHI 13 Var fibroblasts as they aged in a biologic medium.

Materials and methods: Cytotoxicity was determined by counting the number of viable cells by trypan blue exclusion. Morphologic changes attributable to cytotoxicity were observed by May-Grunwald-Giemsa cytologic staining and microscopic examination. DNA gel electrophoresis was performed to detect possible genotoxicity and DNA damage.

Results: All resin composite eluates, except that for Targis, caused a pronounced cytotoxicity during the first 72 hours that gradually decreased after 2 weeks of aging. Severe morphologic alterations and pronounced DNA damage were also observed.

Conclusion: These findings indicate that resin-based dental restorative materials release agents cytotoxic and genotoxic to fibroblasts. Cytotoxicity is gradually decreased as the composite resins age in a biologic-relevant medium.

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