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. 2024 Jun 10;24(1):676.
doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04437-w.

Mechanical properties of combined packable and high-filled flowable composite used for the fixed retainer: an in vitro study

Yasaman Alamdarloo  1 , Seyed Ali Mosaddad  2   3 , Farzaneh Golfeshan  4
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Mechanical properties of combined packable and high-filled flowable composite used for the fixed retainer: an in vitro study

Yasaman Alamdarloo et al. BMC Oral Health. .

Abstract

Background: Clinicians often utilize both flowable and packable composites concurrently in bonding fixed retainers. Thus, this study aimed to assess the synergistic effect of these composites in the bonding process.

Methods: This in vitro study divided specimens into three groups: flowable composite (nano-hybrid, Tetric N-Flow, Ivoclar Vivadent), packable composite (nano-hybrid, Tetric N-ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent), and combined use of flowable and packable composite. Shear bond strength (SBS), adhesive remnant index (ARI), and wire pull-out resistance were compared among the groups. Statistical analyses were conducted using ANOVA and Tukey tests to compare study groups. Additionally, Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests were employed to analyze the ARI index among the groups.

Results: ANOVA results indicated no statistically significant differences among test groups (P = 0.129) regarding SBS. However, a significant difference existed between flowable and packable composite groups (P = 0.01) regarding ARI scores. Among the study groups, flowable composite exhibited the highest frequencies of ARI scores of 1 and 2, whereas packable composite showed the highest frequency of ARI scores of 0. The combined group had higher frequencies of ARI scores of 0 and 1 compared to the flowable composite. The wire pull-out test revealed that the combined application of flowable and packable composite resulted in significantly lower detachments compared to the packable composite alone (P = 0.008). However, no significant differences were observed in the comparisons between the flowable-packable (P = 0.522) and combined-flowable (P = 0.128) groups.

Conclusion: The combined use of flowable and packable composites for fixed retainers demonstrated adequate shear bond strength and ideal ARI scores, suggesting it as a suitable adhesive system for bonding orthodontic fixed retainers.

Keywords: Adhesive; Biomedical and dental material; Composite; Fixed retainer.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

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3D designed molds used for administration of composite resin
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Mini molds used for the administration of composite resin
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Preparing samples in the combined group
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Measurement of shear bond strength on debonding using universal testing machine
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3D-designed stamp for wire pull-out test
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The sample used for the wire pull-out test
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Wire pull-out test
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