Comparison of two self-etch primers and a fluoride sealant on shear

bond strength of precoated brackets

by Wong, Debby H., M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2009, 48 pages; AAT 1461782

Abstract (Summary)

Introduction. In an attempt to save chair time during bonding, self-etching primers are used along with metal
brackets that are precoated with adhesive material. Fluoride releasing sealants has also been used commonly
to prevent decalcification during orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare the shear
bond strength (SBS) of APC(TM) precoated brackets bonded with two different self-etching primers: Transbond
Plus(TM) self-etch primer (TPSEP) and Reliance self-etch primer(TM). This study also evaluated the effect of
combining TPSEP or the Reliance SEP(TM) with LED Pro Seal®, a fluoride releasing sealant for the enamel
surface. Each of the self-etching primers (SEPs) and the combination of SEP combined LED Pro Seal® were
evaluated for shear bond strength after 24 hours of storage and thermocycling with 1 week of storage, in order
to simulate some of the temperature changes in the oral cavity. Materials and Methods. One hundred and
twelve teeth were randomly divided into eight groups as follows: Group 1: Transbond(TM) Plus self-etch primer
(TPSEP), Group 2: Reliance self-etch primer(TM) (Reliance), Group 3: TPSEP + LED Pro Seal, Group 4:
Reliance + LED Pro Seal, Group 5: TPSEP + thermocycling, Group 6: Reliance + thermocycling, Group 7:
TPSEP + LED Pro Seal + thermocycling, Group 8: Reliance + LED Pro Seal + thermocycling. An
occlusogingival load was applied to the brackets producing a shear force at the bracket-tooth interface utilizing
a Universal Testing Machine. Results. Significant differences in shear bond strengths among the groups
containing the TPSEP or Reliance SEP, were detected by two-way ANOVA (p = 0.018). The results of the
Newman-Keul's test that compared the test groups at 24 hours show that the shear bond strength of Reliance
SEP (3.98 MPa ± 1.30) was not statistically different from TPSEP (4.25 MPa ± 1.16). When each of the SEP is
combined with the Pro Seal, a statistical difference in shear bond strength is detected between TPSEP (6.01
MPa ± 3.05) and Reliance SEP (3.76 MPa ± 1.52). Reliance SEP used alone vs. Reliance SEP combined with
Pro Seal did not show any statistical difference in shear bond strength. However, when TPSEP was compared
to TPSEP combined with Pro Seal, it showed a statistical difference in shear bond strength. Nonetheless, a
two-way ANOVA did not detect any statistically significant interaction between the SEPs and the Pro Seal (p =
0.058). None of the groups showed statistically significant differences in shear bond strength when compared
at the one week group. Conclusion. The newly introduced Reliance SEP(TM) provides similar shear bond
strengths to Transbond(TM) Plus SEP. Reliance SEP(TM) with LED Pro Seal® and Transbond(TM) Plus SEP
with LED Pro Seal both provide adequate shear bond strengths. Both SEPs used alone or with LED Pro Seal®
maintained its bond strength after thermocycling. LED Pro Seal® is demonstrated to have good bond strength
to enamel and can withstand the oral environment.

Indexing (document details)

Advisor: Munoz, Carlos

Committee members: Preston, Charles B., Falsafi, Rebecca, Warunek, Stephen, Guan, Guoqiang
School: State University of New York at Buffalo
Department: Orthodontics
School Location: United States -- New York
Keyword(s): Fluoride sealants, Self-etching primers, Shear bond strength
Source: MAI 47/04, Aug 2009
Source type: Dissertation
Subjects: Dentistry
Publication Number: AAT 1461782
ISBN: 9780549991694
Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink?did=1757065811&Fmt=7&clientI
d=79356&RQT=309&VName=PQD
ProQuest document ID: 1757065811