Microtensile bond streght of Bulk Fill resin composites: in vitro analysis

Abstract Introduction The class of the Bulk Fill composites has gotten popularity with the promise of been cured effectively of layers up to 4 mm, a fact with contrasts with the 2 mm required for the convencional composites for maintance of the restoration’s adhesion. Objective The aim of this study was evaluate the microtensile bond strength to dentine of restorations made with Bulk Fill composites. Material and method 15 thirds molars teeth were utilized, whose occlusal layer was cut, exposing the teeth dentine. The teeth were divided in three groups according to the type of restoration materials. All groups were treated with the adhesive system Adper Single Bond 2. Subsequently they were cut in sticks with approximately 1 mm wide, 1 mm depth and 8 mm high, that were fixated at a universal microtensile maching. 10 sticks of each tooth were used in the experiment totaling 50 sticks per group. The data of bond strength microtensile were expressed in MPa. The failures mode was evaluated at an optical microscope. The Data were statistically analyzed through ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). Result The three composites studied differed statistically among themselves (p<0.000). The Bulk Fill composites had microtensile bond strength similar and higher than the convencional (p<0.000). The pattern failure mode found in all groups studied was the mixed. Conclusion The Bulk Fill composites showed the highest values of microtensile bond strength with the restorative technique used.