Comparison of resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to fluoride-release and anti-demineralization efficacy on adjacent unsealed enamel

Thwe Zin Ei, Yasushi Shimada, Syozi Nakashima, Maria Jacinta Rosario H. Romero, Yasunori Sumi, Junji Tagami

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Abstract

This study compared resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to their fluoride-release behavior and anti-demineralization potential on adjacent unsealed enamel surfaces. Sealant cavities prepared on bovine enamel blocks were filled with fluoride-containing resin sealants [TeethmateF-1 (TF), ClinproTM (CP)], and glass ionomer sealant [Fuji VII (FVII)]. Specimens were then incubated in artificial saliva for 14 days to measure fluoride. Thereafter, demineralization was performed for 10 days, and the anti-demineralization efficacy was assessed by Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT), and cross-sectional nanohardness. All data were statistically analyzed by using ANOVA. FVII exhibited the highest fluoride release. SS-OCT and nanohardness findings indicated that anti-demineralization efficacy of TF was the greatest, whereas FVII was not significantly different from that of CP. Resin sealants released a lower amount of fluoride but exhibited anti-demineralization effects on the adjacent unsealed enamel surfaces that were comparable to that of a glass ionomer sealant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)104-112
Number of pages9
JournalDental materials journal
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Demineralization
  • Fluoride
  • Nanohardness
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Sealant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Dentistry(all)

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