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Article

Evaluation of the Bond Strength and Cytotoxicity of Alkasite Restorative Material

by
Mohamed M. Awad
1,*,
Turki Alshehri
2,
Ahmed M. Alqarni
2,
Nashaat M. Magdy
1,
Feras Alhalabi
1,
Dalal Alotaibi
3 and
Ali Alrahlah
4,5,*
1
Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
2
College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
3
Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
4
Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
5
Engineer Abdullah Bugshan Research Chair for Dental and Oral Rehabilitation, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(18), 6175; https://doi.org/10.3390/app10186175
Submission received: 7 August 2020 / Revised: 28 August 2020 / Accepted: 1 September 2020 / Published: 4 September 2020
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Developments and Applications of Dental Materials)
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Abstract

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Cention N (CN; Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), advertised as an alkasite, is a bioactive bulk-fill resin-based composite (BF-RBC) with alkaline fillers. This study evaluated the resin-dentin micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) and cytotoxicity of CN. Methods: Flat dentin surfaces were obtained, bonded with a universal adhesive, and randomly distributed into two groups. CN (group I) and a flowable BF-RBC, namely, Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein (group II), were used. After thermocycling, bonded samples were sectioned into micro-beams for μTBS evaluation. Resin-based composite (RBC) discs with a thickness of 2 and 4 mm were tested on human gingival fibroblast cells (HGFCs). Cytotoxicity was assessed by cell viability and growth using AlamarBlue® (Biosource, Camarillo, CA, USA) over a seven-day period. Independent t-test was utilized to statistically analyze μTBS data, while one- and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s post-hoc tests were utilized to analyze the cell viability data. Results: There was no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) in the μTBS between the flowable BF-RBC and CN. For both materials, the HGFCs were viable, with constant growing over the seven-day period. Conclusion: CN provided a resin-dentin μTBS that was comparable to that provided by the flowable BF-RBC. Both materials showed acceptable cytotoxicity over the seven-day period at a thickness of both 2 and 4 mm.

1. Introduction

Resin-based composite (RBC) materials can be used efficiently to restore large-size posterior cavities [1,2]. Conventional RBC cannot be adequately light-cured in more than 2 mm increments [3]. Bulk-fill RBC (BF-RBC) materials allow the placement of posterior restorations in thick increments, making the restorative procedure less technique-sensitive [4]. Light-cured BF-RBC materials [5,6] and restorations [7] have been extensively evaluated in-vitro, showing mechanical properties comparable to those of conventional RBCs [8]. Whether BF-RBCs or conventional RBCs are used, the marginal integrity in-vitro is similar in posterior restorations [7,8]. Additionally, clinical studies have proven that, over follow-up periods of one to six years, the clinical performance is also similar [9]. Using regular-viscosity BF-RBCs requires shorter placement times in restorations [10]. Compared to conventional RBCs, the primary advantage of BF-RBCs is their higher depth of cure, which allows clinicians to apply them in thicker increments. However, a recent systematic review showed that adequate light-curing at a 4-mm depth might not be achievable with all BF-RBCs [11]. Moreover, to achieve an adequate depth of cure at 4 mm, BF-RBCs should be light-cured at a high irradiance (≥1000 mW/cm2) [5]. Thus, some clinicians doubt whether the depth of cure is sufficient [12]. Inadequate polymerization of RBCs would not only impair their mechanical properties, but could also reduce the degree of conversion and increase the residual monomer content [13], resulting in more adverse cytotoxic effects [14,15]. Such cytotoxicity of BF-RBCs can be material dependent [16], and their chemical composition, thickness, and amount of ions released significantly influence their cytotoxicity [6].
Cention N (CN; Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), advertised as an alkasite (a RBC with alkaline fillers), is a powder/liquid, self-cured BF-RBC, with a light-curing option. This material has an enhanced polymerization system and provides additional bioactive or ion releasing properties [12]. Its mechanical and micromechanical properties and wear behaviors support its use in posterior restorations [12,17]. Compared to conventional RBCs, CN shows greater monomer conversion [18], and it can decrease dentin demineralization as a result of its bioactivity [19].
Effective in-vitro evaluations of new restorative materials, including their biological and mechanical aspects, are required before clinical trials can be conducted [20]. The biological assessment of new dental materials is essential to predict their clinical performance [21]. In addition, bond strength testing could be a helpful tool for evaluating experimental variables [22].
Previous studies have compared the resin-dentin shear bond strength (SBS) and micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) between CN and a conventional RBC [23] as well as between a self-adhesive RBC and a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) [24]. CN showed higher immediate SBS than conventional RBC [23] and superior μTBS to self-adhesive RBC and resin-modified glass ionomer restorative [24]. However, the bond strength of CN has not been evaluated in comparison to light-cured BF-RBCs. Moreover, the cytotoxicity of CN has not yet been evaluated. Both the bond strength and the cytotoxicity of CN may affect the clinical performance of CN restorations. Therefore, the aim of this in-vitro study was to assess the resin-dentin μTBS and cytotoxicity of CN in comparison it to those of a light-cured flowable BF-RBC. It was hypothesized that (1) the resin-dentin μTBS of CN and of a flowable BF-RBC would not differ significantly, and (2) the cell viability for both materials would not differ significantly at thicknesses of 2 and 4 mm.

2. Materials and Methods

This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and the protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Institutional Review Board (IRB No. PSAU2020019). The materials used in the study and their composition are described in Table 1.

2.1. μTBS

Ten permanent molars were obtained and stored in chloramine-T solution (0.5%) for 14 days, and then in distilled water at 4 °C until used (all were used within 90 days of extraction). Each was embedded in self-curing acrylic resin 2 mm below the cemento-enamel junction. Using a diamond saw at low speed and under running water, the occlusal surfaces were cut flat horizontally to obtain the mid-coronal dentin. The cut occlusal surfaces were then polished with a 600-grit sand disc for 15 s to obtain a smear layer, and then ultrasonic cleaning was performed for 5 min to remove debris. The exposed dentin surfaces were etched with 37% phosphoric acid (Total Etch; Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) for 15 s, followed by thorough rinsing with distilled water. The dentin surfaces were gently dried to remove visible moisture, but desiccation of the dentin was avoided. Using a micro-brush, a universal adhesive (i.e., Tetric N Bond Universal; Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) was then applied and rubbed onto the dentin surfaces for 20 s, air-dried until the adhesive solution showed no visible motion, and then light-cured for 20 s. The molars were randomly distributed between two groups (n = 5). Group I was restored with alkasite restorative material CN (Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and Group II with a light-cured flowable BF-RBC (i.e., Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill; Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein). Each restorative material was used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and applied in one layer (approximately 4 mm) to the dentin surfaces using a silicone mold (6 mm in diameter and 4 mm in height) to form restorative build-ups. Then, each was light-cured for 40 s using a light-curing unit (Bluephase®, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) at a light intensity of 900 mW/cm2 as verified by a hand-held radiometer. The restorative build-ups were then light-cured for an additional 20 s after removal of the silicone mold. The bonded samples were stored in distilled water for 24 h at 37 °C, and then subjected to 5000 thermocycles in distilled water using a thermocycling machine (THE-1100, SD Mechatronik GmbH, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany). Each cycle consisted of a 30-s bath at 5 °C followed by a 5-s rest, then a 30-s bath at 55 °C followed by a 5-s rest. The bonded samples were then sectioned in the x-, y-, and z-directions across the adhesive interface into 1 × 1 mm (±0.2 mm) bonded beams (Figure 1). A digital caliber was used to measure the cross-sectional surface area of each bonded beam at the interface, and then each beam was attached to a metal jig and mounted on a universal testing machine. Tensile stress was applied at a cross-speed of 0.5 mm/min until failure. The tested beams were fixed onto coded brass stubs and gold sputtered before evaluating the failure modes using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) (JSM-6610LV, JEOL Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) at 20 kV and different magnifications. The failure modes were categorized as follows: adhesive failure at the interface (A); cohesive failure in the restorative material (CR); cohesive failure in the dentin (CD); and mixed failure (M), which refers to a combination of adhesive and cohesive failures.

2.2. Cytotoxicity and Cell Morphology Analysis

Two custom-made silicone molds were used to prepare eighteen discs of each material with a diameter of 6 mm. For each material, half of the discs were of 2 mm thickness (n = 9), while the other half were of 4 mm (n = 9). For both materials and thicknesses, the RBC discs were built as one layer. The discs were sterilized for 1 h at each side under an ultra-violet (UV) light before they were placed in the wells with previously cultured human gingival fibroblast cells (HGFCs). HGFCs were cultured in 24-well plates, seeded at 5 × 104 cells/well using the basic medium of HGFCs [25]. After 24 h of incubation, the RBCs discs prepared on the same day and sterilized were placed on the monolayer and incubated at 37 °C (5% CO2) for 1, 3, and 7 days. The cellular viability of the HGFCs was evaluated after 1, 3, and 7 days using the AlamarBlue® (Biosource, Camarillo, CA, USA). The active component of AlamarBlue® is resazurin, which is nontoxic, blue in colour, and non-fluorescent. Viable cells reduce resazurin to the fluorescent resorufin, which can be detected by measuring fluorescence at 595 nm. At the required time points (days 1, 3, and 7), the medium was removed and fresh HGFCs basic medium containing 10% (vol/vol) AlamarBlue® was added to each well according to the manufacturer’s instructions. After 1 h of incubation at 37 °C, triplicate, 200 μL samples from each well were placed into the individual wells of a 96-well plate and the fluorescence intensity was measured with a fluorescent plate reader (Tecan, Männedorf, Switzerland) using an excitation wavelength of 540 nm and an emission wavelength of 570 nm. The fluorescence readings of cell-free samples (i.e., the negative controls) were determined to detect any dye changes that occurred in the absence of cells. These negative controls indicated no significant interaction between AlamarBlue® and the two RBCs used. Therefore, fluorescence was corrected using the value of 10% AlamarBlue® solution in non-cell-seeded medium in presence of the RBC discs as a negative control. The experiments were performed in triplicate and repeated twice. To assess the cells morphological changes of the cells at days 1, 3, and 7, a light microscope was used and photographs were taken through a scan microscope using software (Aperio ImageScope, Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL, USA).

2.3. Statistical Analysis

For μTBS, averages across all beams from each tooth were used as a statistical unit [26]. Independent t-test was used to analyze the μTBS data (α = 0.05). One-way and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were utilized to analyze the data for overall significance considering the effect of composite material, thickness, and their interactions on cell viability. Tukey’s post-hoc tests were used to compare the difference between the means of specific group’s means. GraphPad Prism 7.0 (GraphPad Software, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA) was used for the statistical analyses.

3. Results

3.1. μTBS

Thirty beams were tested for each group. There were eight and six pretest failures for groups I and II, respectively, counted as 0 MPa. Figure 2 illustrates the means and standard deviations of the μTBS data (in MPa) from the two groups. The μTBS of CN and the BF-RBC were (42.37 ± 4.65 MPa) and (47.33 ± 5.30 MPa), respectively, with no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) between them (Figure 2a). Failures were identified as adhesive (A), mixed (M), cohesive failure in the restorative (CR), or cohesive failure in the dentin (CD). In both groups, CR failures were the most predominant, followed by M failures (Figure 3a,b). The frequencies of the failure modes observed were as follows: A = 20%, M = 26.7%, CR = 33.3%, and CD = 20% for group I, and A = 20%, M = 23.3%, CR = 40%, and CD = 16.7% for group II (Figure 2b).

3.2. Cytotoxicity

For both RBC materials of the two thicknesses, HGFCs remained viable throughout the culture time (7 days), with significant increase (p < 0.05) in cell viability from days 1 to 3 and from days 3 to 7 (Figure 4a). At day 1, the cell viability for both RBCs of the two thicknesses was significantly lower than the control group (no RBC). The cell viability of the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than the 4-mm-thick BF-RBC and CN of both thicknesses, with no statistically significant difference between the 4-mm-thick BF-RBC and the CN of either thickness (Figure 4b). Interactions between RBC material and thickness had no statistically significant effect (p > 0.05) effect on the cell viability of either material. At day 3, cell viability for the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than CN of both thicknesses, with no statistically significant difference between the 4-mm-thick BF-RBC and CN or between the 2-mm-thick CN and the 4-mm-thick CN. Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference between the control group (no RBC) and the BF-RBC at either thickness (Figure 4c). Interactions between RBC material and thickness had a statistically significant effect (p < 0.05) on the cell viability of both materials. At day 7, the cell viability for both RBCs of 2 or 4 mm thickness was significantly lower than that of the control group (no RBC). The cell viability of the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than that of the 4-mm-thick CN, with no statistically significant difference between the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC and the 4-mm-thick BF-RBC or between the 2-mm-thick CN and 4-mm-thick CN (Figure 4d). Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference between either RBCs at a thickness of 4 mm. Interactions between RBC material and thickness had no statistically significant effect (p > 0.05) on the cell viability of either material.

3.3. Cell Morphology Analysis

The morphological changes in the HGFCs for different groups are presented in Figure 5. HGFCs (control) were spindle-shaped in appearance with extended cellular processes, filopodia, and lamellipodia. Varying degrees of morphologic alterations were observed for the various RBC discs. At day 1, HGFCs grown with 2- and 4-mm-thick CN were small, retracted, and rounded, with condensed and fragmented nuclei morphology, while less marked changes were observed for the 2- and 4-mm-thick BF-RBC groups. At days 3 and 7, the cells regained their original spindle shape. For all groups, the density of the HGFCs increased at days 3 and 7.

4. Discussion

This study was designed to evaluate the resin-dentin μTBS and cytotoxicity of CN compared to a flowable BF-RBC, given that this type of BF-RBC could provide superior curing compared to BF-RBCs of regular viscosity [11]. The curing of BF-RBCs might have a material-dependent effect on resin-dentin μTBS [27], and could affect their cytotoxicity [28]. Despite its technique sensitivity, the μTBS test was applied in this study because it is a versatile and effective method for evaluating the resin-dentin bond strength [29,30,31]. Compared to SBS tests, μTBS data may correlate better with clinical outcomes of RBC restorations [32]. Bonded samples were subjected to thermocycling to simulate intra-oral thermal conditions [33]. To focus on the impact of the restorative material on the resin-dentin bond strength, a single adhesive was used with both CN and the flowable BF-RBC. The μTBS results showed no statistically significant difference between CN and the BF-RBC. Therefore, the first hypothesis was confirmed. Several all-in-one adhesives reportedly have chemical incompatibilities with dual- or self-cured RBCs [34,35]. The primary cause could be the residual acidic monomers in universal (self-etch) adhesives of less than pH 3, whereby the polymerization of dual- or self-cured RBCs can be inhibited [35,36,37,38], decreasing the bond strength. For this reason, some manufacturers provide a self-curing activator for their universal (self-etch) adhesives. Despite the positive effects of these activators, their influence might be material dependent [39]. Although the adhesive used in this study was of pH (2.5–3), the bond strength was not affected. This could be attributed to the chemical compatibility between this adhesive and the CN, and to the efficacy of the CN polymerization system. The liquid component of CN contains two Norrish type 1 photo-initiators (i.e., a dibenzoyl germanium derivative and an acyl phosphine oxide), which might be more reactive than camphorquinone, the most widely used photo-initiator in restorative materials [40]. Additional light-curing can accelerate the polymerization kinetics of CN [12] and can improve CN mechanical properties, such as wear resistance [41]. Another factor that might affected the bond strength of CN is its high mechanical properties, which might be similar to those of RBCs of regular viscosity [12]. This can be explained by the filler content of CN, which accounts for 78.4% of the product by weight. The filler content is directly related to the mechanical properties of RBC materials [42]. The most predominant failure modes in both groups were CR and M failures. This can be explained by the high stress levels in the dentin and the RBC materials [43] in addition to the relatively high bond strengths obtained in both groups. Aging by thermocycling can influence the resin-dentin bond strength [44] because of stresses created as a result of contraction and expansion [45]. Eliason and Dahl recently found that thermal changes in samples can be significantly influenced by the size of the samples and by dwell time during thermocycling [46]. They also found that dwell times of 20 to 30 s, applied in many thermocycling protocols, could be insufficient for large size samples [46] such as the bonded samples in this study. Samples thermocycling using a short dwell time before sectioning likely limits the effect of thermal changes on the bonded interface, and the mechanical properties of the restorative materials. Accordingly, the frequencies of CR and M failures in restorative materials might be explained by the μTBS achieved, which might not have been negatively affected by the thermocycling protocol applied in this study. Moreover, hand-mixing could be associated with the presence of voids within the restorative materials, which might be a cause of cohesive failure in restorative materials. This could be supported by the presence of voids, detected during our failure mode assessment (Figure 3b).
Despite their limitations, the advantages of in-vitro cytotoxicity tests include the control of the environmental conditions of cells, and the precise measurement of the response of the cells to restorative materials [21]. The biological effect of restorative materials can be evaluated by several methods [21]; for example, cell viability tests can be used to evaluate cytotoxicity of materials [47]. In such tests, certain cell lines should be used to mimic the clinical conditions [48]. HGFCs can be exposed to resin monomers released from RBC restorations [49,50]; thus, this cell line was used in this study. To evaluate the cytotoxic effect of material thickness, both materials were tested at 2 and 4 mm. RBC discs were sterilized or decontaminated with an UV-light, despite its possible adverse effects on mechanical and biological properties of RBC materials [51]. Cell viability was assessed using the AlamarBlue® test, as fluorescence intensity could be related to the number and activity of cells [25]. The cell viability results showed that cells were viable, with constant growing over the seven-day period, which indicates that both materials are biocompatible at thicknesses of 2 and 4 mm. However, the cell viability for the 2- and 4-mm-thick CN was significantly lower than that of the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC at days 1 and 3. Moreover, at day 1, more prominent cell morphological changes were noted for CN groups. Therefore, the second hypothesis was partially rejected. The higher cell viability for the 2-mm-thick BF-RBC may be explained by the improved degree of conversion and the depth of cure at this thickness due to better penetration of the curing light.
One of the basic characteristics of CN is its ion releasing property due to presence of alkaline fillers. CN releases fluoride amounts comparable to those of RMGIC [18]. This can, in part, explain the difference between the two materials. The cytotoxic effect of fluoride-releasing materials can be correlated to the concentration of fluoride ions released [52], as they can induce inflammation and apoptosis of HGFCs [53]. The degree of conversion of CN could be comparable to that of conventional RBCs [18]. Cytotoxicity of BF-RBCs can be affected by the depth of cure [28], and the BF-RBCs show variable degree of conversion rates and depth of cure at different thicknesses [5,54]. Dual-cure RBCs may have less cytotoxic effects based on monomer release [55], as they combine various initiation systems that enhance the degree of conversion [56]. It is noteworthy that the difference between the cell viability of the 2- and 4-mm-thick CN was statistically insignificant over seven-day period. This can be attributed to their similar polymerization kinetics at the two thicknesses [12]. In addition, this might be also attributed to the similar levels of ion release at both thicknesses; however, further investigations should be performed to confirm this speculation.
The thermocycling protocol, short-term aging, and the use of one BF-RBC for comparison with CN are of the limitations of this study. Further long-term studies using different universal adhesives and self-curing activators to compare CN to dual-cure RBCs or hybrid restorative material of regular viscosity are suggested. Moreover, although HGFCs primary cells were used in this study; they were used in a two-dimensional culture system, which might have affected their behavior.

5. Conclusions

Given the limitations of this study, CN provided a resin-dentin micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) that was comparable to that provided by a flowable BF-RBC. Voids within CN might result in cohesive failure in the material during μTBS testing. The BF-RBC and CN showed acceptable cytotoxicity over 7-day period, at 2 and 4 mm thickness. Additionally, CN showed similar cytotoxic effects on HGFCs at 2 and 4 mm.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, M.M.A. and A.A.; methodology, T.A., A.M.A., M.M.A., and D.A.; software, F.A.; validation, A.A., M.M.A., and D.A.; formal analysis, M.M.A., D.O.; investigation, T.A., A.M.A., and M.M.A.; resources, M.M.A., D.A., and A.A.; data curation, F.A., D.A.; writing—original draft preparation, M.M.A., D.A., and N.M.M.; writing—review and editing, M.M.A., N.M.M.; visualization, A.A.; supervision, A.A., N.M.M.; project administration, M.M.A., A.A. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

The authors are grateful to the Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University for funding this study through the Vice Deanship of Scientific Research Chairs and Research Chair for Dental and Oral Rehabilitation, Engineer Abdullah Bugshan.

Acknowledgments

The authors are grateful to the Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University for funding this study through the Vice Deanship of Scientific Research Chairs and Research Chair for Dental and Oral Rehabilitation, Engineer Abdullah Bugshan. The authors are grateful to Ivoclar Vivadent for their support providing Cention N restorative material.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1. Schematic illustration of micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS). (a) Sound molars, (b) application of the adhesive to the mid-coronal dentin, (c) restorative build-up with Cention N (CN) (group I) or bioactive bulk-fill resin-based composite (BF-RBC) (group II), (d) thermocycling, (e) sectioning of the bonded samples into beams, (f) μTBS test, and (g) failure mode assessment.
Figure 1. Schematic illustration of micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS). (a) Sound molars, (b) application of the adhesive to the mid-coronal dentin, (c) restorative build-up with Cention N (CN) (group I) or bioactive bulk-fill resin-based composite (BF-RBC) (group II), (d) thermocycling, (e) sectioning of the bonded samples into beams, (f) μTBS test, and (g) failure mode assessment.
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Figure 2. (a): μTBS for CN and the BF-RBC (b): Frequencies of failure modes for CN and the BF-RBC.
Figure 2. (a): μTBS for CN and the BF-RBC (b): Frequencies of failure modes for CN and the BF-RBC.
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Figure 3. (a) Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs (×75 and ×1000) of mixed failures (D, dentin; A, adhesive; C, resin-based composite (RBC)). (b) SEM micrograph (×50) of cohesive failures in the CN (arrows refer to voids).
Figure 3. (a) Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs (×75 and ×1000) of mixed failures (D, dentin; A, adhesive; C, resin-based composite (RBC)). (b) SEM micrograph (×50) of cohesive failures in the CN (arrows refer to voids).
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Figure 4. Effect of RBCs on the proliferation and activity of human gingival fibroblast cells (HGFCs). (a) Effect of time on HGFC proliferation for different groups; different letters indicate statistically significant differences within each group. (b–d) The effect of RBCs on the proliferation and activity of HGFCs at days 1, 3, and 7, respectively; different letters indicate statistically significant differences between groups.
Figure 4. Effect of RBCs on the proliferation and activity of human gingival fibroblast cells (HGFCs). (a) Effect of time on HGFC proliferation for different groups; different letters indicate statistically significant differences within each group. (b–d) The effect of RBCs on the proliferation and activity of HGFCs at days 1, 3, and 7, respectively; different letters indicate statistically significant differences between groups.
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Figure 5. Microscopic images showing the morphological changes of the HGFCs for the different groups at days 1, 3, and 7.
Figure 5. Microscopic images showing the morphological changes of the HGFCs for the different groups at days 1, 3, and 7.
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Table
Table 1. Materials used in the study.
Table 1. Materials used in the study.
Material and ManufacturerComposition
Cention N, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein.UDMA, tricyclodecan-dimethanol dimethacrtylate, polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, inorganic fillers and customized fillers
Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, LiechtensteinBis-GMA, UDMA, TEGDMA, Ivocerin, Barium glass, ytterbium trifluoride, mixed oxide, silicon dioxide
Tetric N-Bond Universal, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, LiechtensteinMDP, MCAP, HEMA, D3MA water, ethanol, silicon dioxide, initiators, and stabilizers

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