Outcomes of ultra-fast (3 s) photo-cure in a RAFT-modified resin-composite

Ilie, Nicoleta und Watts, David C. (2020): Outcomes of ultra-fast (3 s) photo-cure in a RAFT-modified resin-composite. In: Dental Materials, Bd. 36, Nr. 4: S. 570-579

Abstract

Objective. This study evaluates critical material properties resulting from ultra-fast (3 s) photo-polymerization at high radiant emittance of a pre-production, novel bulk-fill resin-based composite (RBC) modified for reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. Methods. The output characteristics of the associated light curing unit (LCU) were measured on a laboratory-grade spectrometer. Real-time Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and mechanical investigations (depth-sensing indentation with a linear and spatial distribution of the measured properties, and three-point bend tests) were performed using, as reference material, an established bulk-fill RBC of comparable chemical composition. Micro-mechanical properties were mapped to quantify material tolerance to sub-optimal curing conditions (exposure distance of 5 mm and an angulation of the LCU of 20 degrees and 30 degrees) vs. ideal curing conditions (exposure distance of 0 mm and no angulation), with 3 s polymerization. Weibull statistics, one- and multiple-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey honestly significant difference (HSD) post hoc-test (alpha = 0.05) were used for data comparison. Results. The change in cure mechanism to RAFT polymerisation gave slightly faster initial polymerisation kinetics, but DC measured 300 s post irradiation was similar, irrespective of material, curing depth or polymerisation condition. Slightly better polymerisation, in layers thicker than 4-mm, was identified in the RAFT polymerised RBC. However, slightly lower flexural modulus and hardness, up to 1.5-mm subsurface, were related to the ca. one wt.% lower inorganic filler content. Significance. RAFT polymerisation induced comparable properties to a RBC cured via free radical polymerisation of comparable chemical composition. The RAFT polymerised RBC with high irradiance for 3 s was equivalent to 10 s of moderate irradiance. However, the clinical tolerance for 3 s irradiance should be limited to an exposure distance of 5-mm and angulation of the LCU should be avoided. If this is not possible, an additional 3 s polymerisation is recommended. (C) 2020 The Academy of Dental Materials.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 0109-5641
• Sprache: Englisch