Differential cytotoxic effects on odontoblastic cells induced by self-adhesive resin cements as a function of the activation protocol

Self-adhesive resin cements were launched considering the possibility to overcome the drawbacks of other types of materials used to cement indirect restorations, allowing for a less critical cementation procedure [1]. In addition to methacrylate monomers and low molecular weight resins found in the composition of resin-based restoratives, self-etching functionalized monomers were also added to the composition to significantly reduce the pH and to demineralize the tooth structure, promoting micromechanical adhesion [2].

Source: Dental Materials - October 7, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: Paulo Henrique Perlatti D'Alpino, Gioconda Emanuella Diniz de Dantas Moura, Silvana Coelho de Arruda Barbosa, Lygia de Azevedo Marques, Marcos Nogueira Eberlin, F ábio Dupart Nascimento, Ivarne Luis dos Santos Tersariol Source Type: research