INTRODUCTION: The use of flowable composites as an orthodontic bonding adhesive merits great attention because of their adequate bond strength, ease of clinical handling and reduced number of steps in bonding. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this Randomized Controlled Trial was to comparatively evaluate over a 6-month period the bond failure rate of a flowable composite (Heliosit Orthodontic, Ivoclar ...

AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the surface roughness of different types of flowable restorative resins and compare the effectiveness of diamond finishing burs followed by aluminum oxide discs with aluminum oxide discs alone in producing smooth surfaces. METHODS AND MATERIALS Twenty-four specimens (10 mm X 2 mm) for each flowable resin (flowable microhybrid composite, flowable li...

Article history: Received: 2 Mar 2012 Accepted:13 Apr 2012 Available online: 15 Oct 2012 ZJRMS 2013; 15(1): 47-51 Background: Composite resins undergo microleakage due to polymerization shrinkage particularly when located in cementum or dentin. The purpose of this study was to compare the microleakage of flowable and nanofilled composites in Class V cavities extending on to the root in primary ...

objectives: application of sealants is a safe and effective way to prevent occlusal caries in the posterior teeth. a successful sealant therapy depends on good isolation. decreased steps of adhesive application may enable proper isolation and use of self-adhering flowable composites for sealant therapy. this study sought to compare the marginal microleakage of fissure sealants and self-adhering...

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate fracture strength different composite resins and quantity voids in conventional posterior composite, high-flow flowable bulk-fill fiber-reinforced composite. Materials Methods: Forty-four caries-free, freshly extracted mandibular premolars were used for this study. Teeth prepared cavity root canal treatment. Subsequently, treatment applied teet...

AIM The aim of this study was to assess the effect of repeated (twice) applications of two fluoride varnishes (Duraflor and CavityShield) on the surface micromorphology of a high-viscosity glass ionomer (Fuji IX GP), a compomer (F2000), and a flowable composite (Filtek Flow) using a profilometer and scanning electron microscope (SEM). METHODS AND MATERIALS Fifteen specimens were prepared from...

OBJECTIVE Resin infiltration is considered as a treatment option for initial caries lesions. As cavitated early lesions might require additional restorative intervention, a caries infiltrant might be also used for enamel conditioning prior to composite insertion. This study aimed to analyse the shear bond strength of a flowable composite to sound and demineralised enamel pretreated with a carie...

This study evaluated the impact of extended etching and bonding strategies on the microshear bond strength of three sealant materials. Two pit-and-fissure sealants [FluroShield, Dentsply (light-cured) and AlphaSeal, DFL (self-cured)] and one light-cured flowable composite resin (Permaflo, Ultradent) were evaluated according to different enamel etching times (15 s or 30 s) and bonding procedures...