Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin

Objectives: The polymerization shrinkage of methacrylate-based composites is among the most important causes of failure of composite restorations. The manufacturers claim that bulk-fill composites have a lower polymerization shrinkage than conventional composites. This study aimed to assess the poly...

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Main Authors: Mahdi Abbasi, Zohreh Moradi, Mansoureh Mirzaei, Mohammad Javad Kharazifard, Samaneh Rezaei
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Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Dentistry
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Online Access:https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/2637
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author Mahdi Abbasi
Zohreh Moradi
Mansoureh Mirzaei
Mohammad Javad Kharazifard
Samaneh Rezaei
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Zohreh Moradi
Mansoureh Mirzaei
Mohammad Javad Kharazifard
Samaneh Rezaei
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description Objectives: The polymerization shrinkage of methacrylate-based composites is among the most important causes of failure of composite restorations. The manufacturers claim that bulk-fill composites have a lower polymerization shrinkage than conventional composites. This study aimed to assess the polymerization shrinkage of five bulk-fill composites in comparison with a conventional composite. Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro experimental study, composite discs (n=30) were fabricated using everX Posterior (EXP), Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior (FBP), SonicFill 2 (SF2), Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill (TNB), X-tra fil (XF), and Filtek Z250 conventional composite at the center of a metal ring bonded to a microscope slide and were covered with a coverslip. This assembly was transferred to a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). Light-curing (1200 mW/cm2) was performed from underneath the slide for 30 seconds. The deflecting disc method and LVDT were used to assess the dimensional changes of the samples (indicative of polymerization shrinkage) at 1, 30, 60, and 1800 seconds following the onset of light irradiation. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test. Results: The groups were significantly different regarding polymerization shrinkage (P<0.002). The polymerization shrinkage of the tested composites following the onset of light irradiation ranged from 0.19 to 3.03. EXP showed a significantly higher polymerization shrinkage than other composites at 30, 60, and 1800 seconds after light irradiation, while XF showed the lowest polymerization shrinkage at the aforementioned time points. Conclusions: The tested bulk-fill composites had a polymerization shrinkage similar to that of the conventional composite.
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spelling doaj.art-2aa2144469a340a4ae9a0a2fde2aae282022-12-21T21:17:17ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesFrontiers in Dentistry2676-296X2018-11-011562637Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite ResinMahdi Abbasi0Zohreh Moradi1Mansoureh Mirzaei2Mohammad Javad Kharazifard3Samaneh Rezaei4Assistant Professor, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAssistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAssociate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranResearch Member, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranPostgraduate Student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranObjectives: The polymerization shrinkage of methacrylate-based composites is among the most important causes of failure of composite restorations. The manufacturers claim that bulk-fill composites have a lower polymerization shrinkage than conventional composites. This study aimed to assess the polymerization shrinkage of five bulk-fill composites in comparison with a conventional composite. Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro experimental study, composite discs (n=30) were fabricated using everX Posterior (EXP), Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior (FBP), SonicFill 2 (SF2), Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill (TNB), X-tra fil (XF), and Filtek Z250 conventional composite at the center of a metal ring bonded to a microscope slide and were covered with a coverslip. This assembly was transferred to a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). Light-curing (1200 mW/cm2) was performed from underneath the slide for 30 seconds. The deflecting disc method and LVDT were used to assess the dimensional changes of the samples (indicative of polymerization shrinkage) at 1, 30, 60, and 1800 seconds following the onset of light irradiation. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test. Results: The groups were significantly different regarding polymerization shrinkage (P<0.002). The polymerization shrinkage of the tested composites following the onset of light irradiation ranged from 0.19 to 3.03. EXP showed a significantly higher polymerization shrinkage than other composites at 30, 60, and 1800 seconds after light irradiation, while XF showed the lowest polymerization shrinkage at the aforementioned time points. Conclusions: The tested bulk-fill composites had a polymerization shrinkage similar to that of the conventional composite.https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/2637Filtek Bulk FillComposite ResinsPolymerization
spellingShingle Mahdi Abbasi
Zohreh Moradi
Mansoureh Mirzaei
Mohammad Javad Kharazifard
Samaneh Rezaei
Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
Frontiers in Dentistry
Filtek Bulk Fill
Composite Resins
Polymerization
title Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
title_full Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
title_fullStr Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
title_full_unstemmed Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
title_short Polymerization Shrinkage of Five Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Comparison with a Conventional Composite Resin
title_sort polymerization shrinkage of five bulk fill composite resins in comparison with a conventional composite resin
topic Filtek Bulk Fill
Composite Resins
Polymerization
url https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/2637
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