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Evaluation of flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention properties in adjacent tooth structures of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds
BMC Oral Health volumeĀ 23, ArticleĀ number:Ā 906 (2023)
Abstract
Background
The present study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention ability of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds.
Methods
An experimental sealant was formulated using silica and nano hydroxyapatite filler particles. The control group consisted of the DENU Seal (nā=ā10, each group). The flexural bond strength was evaluated by UTM. DC was evaluated by FTIR. To evaluate the demineralization-prevention ability, Cl V cavities in 10 third molar teeth restored with two sealant products, followed by an acid challenge then the Vickers microhardness test was carried out.
Results
The mean flexural strength in the commercial group was higher than the experimental group. However, the mean flexural modulus was not significantly different between the two groups. In the experimental group, DC was significantly higher than the commercial group. Adjacent to the interface, the decrease in microhardness in the experimental group was significantly less than the commercial group. However, on the tooth surface, there were no significant differences between the two groups. In the experimental group, the decrease in microhardness at the interface was less than at the tooth surface, however the situation was opposite in the commercial group.
Conclusions
Incorporating hydroxyapatite into the sealant structure might prevent demineralization, without adverse effects on flexural modulus and degree of conversion.
Background
The pits and fissures of permanent molars are the most susceptible areas to dental caries. Preventive treatments, such as pit and fissure sealant therapy, can fill the areas susceptible to plaque accumulation on the occlusal surface to prevent dental caries in these areas [1]. In addition, if there are demineralized areas at the depth of fissures, they can prevent progression of caries due to their sealing ability [2]. One of the most challenging issues is the possibility of caries incidence in areas adjacent to these materials due to their incomplete bonding to the tooth structure [3].
Therefore, it is important to promote the mechanical properties of fissure sealants and introduce materials that can lead to remineralization or prevent demineralization to improve the longevity of these treatments [4].
The Hydroxypatite is a member of the large family of calcium phosphates and provides the ions necessary for remineralization. The remineralization capacity of nano-hydroxyapatite has been reported in studies that have incorporated these nanoparticles into glass ionomers and other resin compounds. The final product is considered a smart material that can release ions at high concentrations under acidic conditions [5]. They can also prevent further destruction and the decrease in mechanical properties under non-acidic and neutral conditions. In addition, the released ions can deposit on tooth structures as HAp crystals or reconstruct the damaged mineral structures [6].
Nano-particles of other calcium phosphates compounds, such as tricalcium phosphate (TCP), were added to fissure sealants and toothpaste previously [7]. But Since incorporating nHAp particles into resin products to promote remineralization is a new field of study, and these particles have not been incorporated into fissure sealants at such percentages, the present study aimed to investigate the flexural strength, degree of conversion, and the ability to prevent demineralization of tooth structure adjacent to a type of experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds after acidic challenges. The null hypotheses stated that:
Incorporating nano-calcium-phosphate compounds will not affect the flexural strength, elastic modulus, DC and deposition of HAp crystals.
Materials and methods
Synthesis of an experimental fissure sealant
The present in vitro study evaluated two fissure sealant groups: an experimental and a commercial fissure sealant (nā=ā10). According to the previous study [Development of antibacterial composite resin containing chitosan/fluoride microparticles as pit and fissure sealant to prevent caries] and considering the standard deviation of flexural strength in two groups equal to 15.24 and 13.57 respectively, also type I error (Ī±) equal to 0.05 (Zā=ā1.96), the power of the study equal to 0.80 (Zā=ā0.84), the mean differenceā=ā18, with the following formula, the number of 10 samples was estimated in each groups.
Also for micro hardness, considering the same Ī± and statistical power, the standard deviation in two groups equal to 1.29 and 1.26 respectively, the mean differenceā=ā1.6, the number of 5 samples were required in each group.
The commercial fissure sealant (DENU Seal, Korea) was selected as the control group because it contains no remineralizing agent and according to manufacturerās claim, fillers of this material are nanosize. TableĀ 1 lists the compounds used to synthesize the experimental fissure sealant. TableĀ 2 shows the comparsion of the composition of experimental and commercial fissure sealant.
In the pilot samples, to achieve viscosity and rheological properties, similar to the commercial brand, 30āwt% of the filler and 70āwt% of the resin (consisting of Bis-GMA, TEGDMA camphorquinone and tertiary amine) were calculated. Based on previous studies, 1āwt% of the whole resin component was dedicated to the initiator-accelerator system and 99āwt% to Bis GMA-TEGDMA (49.5āwt% Bis GMA, 49.5āwt% TEGDMA). The camphorquinone-tertiary amine ratio was adjusted at 3:1 [4]. So, to prepare 10āg of experimental fissure sealant, 3.456āg of Bis GMA, 3.456āg of TEGDMA, 0.046āg of tertiary amine and 0.023āg of camphorquinone were mixed.
The filler component consisted of 20% nHAp and 10% silica nanoparticles. The silica nanoparticles were silanized using Ī³-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane [8]. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were prepared from calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, and sodium hydroxide compounds using the precipitation method [9].
The synthesis of the experimental fissure sealant was modified from the study of Safwat EM [1]. All the synthesis procedures were carried out in a dark room under a red light. First, Bis-GMA and TEGDMA were mixed for 1 hour at a low speed (mean rpmā=ā18,000) to achieve a homogeneous mixture. Then, camphorquinone and tertiary amine were added, and mixing continued for another 30āminutes to finally achieve a homogeneous mixture. The filler components were added to the resin in 10 stages, followed by centrifugation (Hermle Z366 Series, Universal Centrifuge) in three 10-minute rounds to eliminate the entrapped air bubbles at 2000ārpm.
The filler particles and synthesized fissure sealant were evaluated after surface gold-sputtering using FESEM (FEI NOVA NANOSEM 450) (Figs.Ā 1 and 2).
The images produced using the mapping technique and color-coding of Si elements (representing silica fillers) and Ca elements (representing nHAp fillers) indicated the homogeneous distribution of both components in the synthesized structure (Figs.Ā 3 and 4). The synthesized fissure sealants were kept in a refrigerator at 4āĀ°C until they were tested [10].
Flexural strength and elastic modulus
Ten samples were fabricated for each group according to ISO 4049 using a stainless steel mold measuring 2āĆā2āĆā25āmm. The mold was placed on a glass slab; after placing the fissure sealants within the mold, the upper surface was covered with a celluloid matrix band. The sample surfaces were light-cured by overlapping in four 40-second steps using an LED light-curing unit at a light intensity of 1200āmW/cm2 (Blue Phase G2, Ivoclar-Vivadent). Each side were cured for 80āseconds by overlapping technique. It means that each side divided into 4 parts while each part were cured for 20ās (80ās overall). It is worth mentioning that the three sides of the specimen which were covered with metal mold were cured after removing the specimen from the mold in the same way [11].
Excess fissure sealant was removed with 200-, 1000-, and 2000-grit silicon carbide paper under running water. To ensure the completion of the curing process, the samples were stored in distilled water at 37āĀ°C for 24āhours. Finally, the flexural strength and elastic modulus were investigated using an Instron universal testing machine (SMT-5, SANTAM, Tehran, Iran). A load cell of 20 KgF was applied at a crosshead speed of 0.5āmm/minute to the middle of the samples [8].
where Ļ= flexural strength (MPa), F= load at the fracture point (N), L= length of the support span (mm), b= sample width (mm), and h= sample thickness (mm).
where Eā=āthe elastic modulus (MPa), Fā=āload at the fracture point (N), Lā=ālength of the support span (mm), bā=āsample width (mm), hā=āsample height(mm), and dā=ādeflection at load point(mm) [8].
Degree of conversion
A mold was made of black Plexiglass sheet with eight cavities measuring 6āmm in diameter to fabricate samples (nā=ā10, each group). The mold measured 1āmm in thickness. The mold was placed on a glass slab. After placing the fissure sealants within the mold, a celluloid matrix band was placed on the sample surfaces. Each cavity was light-cured with Blue Phase G2 (Ivoclar-Vivadent, Liechtenstein) light-curing unit at a light intensity of 1200āmW/cm2 for 40ās. To ensure the completion of the curing process, the samples were stored in distilled water in the incubator (DORSA, Iran) at 37āĀ°C for 24āhours [4].
The samples were evaluated with an FTIR unit (FTIR Spectrometer, Nicolet iS10, Thermo Scientific, USA). The recorded graphs of the absorption spectra were in the 400ā4000 range. Three uncured samples from each fissure sealant were evaluated in the same manner. The graphs were magnified at the 1590ā1400 range using the software capacity of the machine. The absorbed peaks of aromatic C=C and aliphatic C=C bonds were identified at 1608 and 1638 wavelengths, respectively, followed by determining the areas with the Omnic software. The DC was evaluated using the following formula: [4].
Evaluation of the capacity to prevent demineralization of the adjacent tooth structures
Ten extracted human sound third molar teeth with a wide buccal surface (nā=ā5, each group) were selected. The teeth were evaluated under a stereomicroscope (Leica, Germany) at Ćā20 magnification. Teeth with cracks, caries or white spots, previous restorations, or hypoplastic lesions were excluded. The teeth were stored in 0.5% chloramine T solution at 4āĀ°C in a refrigerator for 1āweek then cleaned and stored in distilled water at 4āĀ°C in a refrigerator.
Cl V cavity was prepared on the buccal surface of the teeth with a cylindrical diamond bur (008- DIA-TESSIN). Each bur was used to prepare five cavities. The cavities measured at least 4āmm in length and width and were 2āmm depth. The cavities were completely surrounded by enamel and were at least 1.5āmm away from the occlusal surface and the CEJ. The teeth were not etched because it was not possible to separate the residual effects of etching from those of pH cycling. Then the fissure sealants were placed in the cavities [12]. A celluloid matrix band was placed on the cavity surface and light-cured for 40āseconds. Then a flame-shaped 012 finishing bur (DIA-TESSIN) was used for finishing. The samples were stored in distilled water at 37āĀ°C for 24āhours to ensure complete polymerization. Each sample served as its own control. At this point, the cavities were divided into two equal mesial and distal halves, and the mesial surface of the samples was covered with varnish. The occlusal to surface of teeth were also covered with nail varnish (Avon, Regal Red, USA) to prevent penetration of acidic compounds; the root apex was sealed with wax (Cavex, Netherland) as well. Then, pH cycling was carried out using the two solutions below:
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Preparation of 500āmL of the demineralizing solution (pHā=ā4ā4.5): 2.0āmmol/L calcium (Ca(NO3)2Ā·4H2O), 2.0āmmol/L phosphate (NaH2PO4Ā·2H2O), 0.075āmmol/L acetate buffer and 0.02āppmāF.
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Preparation of 500āmL of the remineralizing solution (pHā=ā6.5ā7): 1.5āmmol/L calcium (Ca(NO3)2Ā·4H2O), 0.9āmmol/L phosphate (NaH2PO4Ā·2H2O), 150āmmol/L potassium chloride, 0.03āppm fluoride standard and 0.1āmol/L tris buffer [13].
The samples were stored for 6āhours in artificial saliva (pHā=ā4) as the demineralizing solution, followed by 18āhours of immersion in artificial saliva with a neutral pH as the remineralizing solution, interspersed by placing under running water when each sample was transferred from the demineralizing solution into the remineralizing solution and vice versa, for 1 minute. New solutions were used in each round [13].
After 7 days, the teeth were mounted using transparent acrylic resin and sectioned using a CNC machine at high speed horizontally and parallel to the CEJ from the middle of the cavities filled with fissure sealants. The coronal part was polished with 200-, 1000-, and 2000-grit silicon carbide paper under running water to achieve a smooth, finished surface. A Vickers hardness tester (Bareiss prufungerabau GmbH D-89610 oberdischingen, Germany) was used to apply 200āg weight for 15āseconds in four areas of each sample [14].
The tooth surface and toothārestoration interfacial area were evaluated on both the test and control sides (Fig.Ā 5). Three indentations were made 50āĪ¼m away from the outer surface of the tooth, and three indentations were made at the tooth side, 50āĪ¼m away from the tooth/restoration interface so 6 L-shaped indentations were created in total (Fig.Ā 6). The mean of the three values was reported as the hardness of each area [14].
SPSS 21 (IBM Corporation, NY, USA, 2012) was used for statistical analyses with independent-samples t-test (Ī±ā=ā0.05).
The normality of the data was checked and confirmed with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (Pā>ā0.05).
Results
In the present study, a commercial fissure sealant and an experimental fissure sealant were evaluated concerning their mechanical properties and their ability to prevent demineralization of the adjacent tooth structures.
Flexural strength
The mean flexural strength in the commercial group was significantly higher than the experimental fissure sealant group (Pā=ā0.000) (Fig.Ā 7)(TableĀ 3).
Flexural modulus
According to Fig.Ā 8, there was no significant difference in the flexural modulus between the two fissure sealant groups (Pā=ā0.060) (TableĀ 4).
Degree of conversion
According to the FTIR results (Fig.Ā 9), the DC on the sample surfaces was significantly higher in the experimental fissure sealant group than the commercial fissure sealant group (Pā=ā0.000) (TableĀ 5).
Microhardness
FigureĀ 10 presents the results of the Vickers microhardness test. After acid exposure, adjacent to the interface, the decrease in microhardness was significantly lower in the experimental group than the commercial group. In other words, in the experimental group, after the acid exposure, microhardness did not decrease significantly; however, in the commercial group, it decreased significantly (Pā=ā0.000). On the tooth surface, although decrease in microhardness was lower in the experimental group, the difference was not significant statistically (Pā=ā0.392) (TableĀ 6). In another comparison (Fig.Ā 11), in the experimental group, the decrease in microhardness in the area adjacent to the interface was significantly less than the tooth surface, however, the situation was opposite in the commercial group (Pā=ā0.000 in the experimental group and Pā=ā0.007 in the commercial group) (TableĀ 7).
Discussion
Nanotechnology in dentistry is attractive in two general aspects of prevention and restoration; these two aspects are pursued with the widespread use of nanoparticles [15]. nanosize agents have been incorporated into adhesive agents and restorative materials in two aspects for their antibacterial effects to prevent plaque formation and remineralization of incipient lesions [16]. nanosize materials have different chemical reactivity, bioactivity, and physical properties than their bulk forms due to their higher active surface area. Composite resins containing these particles exhibit high esthetic appearance and polishability and good wear properties [17]. Therefore, in the present study, nanoparticles were used, considering their positive characteristics.
Studies have shown that the mechanical properties of nanocomposite resins decrease with decreasing particle size, which might be attributed to the entrapment of more air bubbles within the composite resin when smaller filler particles are mixed [18, 19]. Some studies have shown improved mechanical properties after silanization of the particles. Silanization of the particles results in better integrity of nanocomposite resins, while it significantly decreases the release of ions [20]. Therefore, it has been recommended that calcium and phosphate nanoparticles be used without silanization [19]. The absence of silanization and the possible lower filler content of the experimental fissure sealant in the present study compared to the commercial fissure sealant might explain the decrease in the flexural strength in the experimental group. However, there was no significant difference in the flexural modulus between the two fissure sealants.
In the matrix component of the experimental fissure sealant in the present study, a 1:1 ratio of Bis-GMA and TEGDMA was used, similar to the chemical structure of the matrix in most resin compounds on the market. This proportion was selected to achieve proper strength, with good flowability and adequate viscosity to flow into the pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth [21]. Studies have reported a filler content of 35ā70āvol% or 50ā85% weight% of the composite resin compounds, which was decreased to 30āwt% in the present study due to low mechanical expectations from the fissure sealants [22, 23]. In the fissure sealant synthesized in the studies by Yang and Marovic, flexural strength of the synthesized fissure sealant with anticariogenic properties was lower than the control group due to the absence of silanization similar to the present study [21, 24]. According to Beunās study, this amount of flexural strength is comparable to that of some commercial fissure sealants with ISO standards [25]. Therefore, the first null hypothesis indicating that incorporating nano-calcium-phosphate compounds will not affect the flexural strength of fissure sealants was rejected. However, the second null hypothesis that incorporating nano-calcium-phosphate compounds will not affect the elastic modulus of fissure sealants was accepted.
Evaluation with FTIR-ATR in the present study showed that in the experimental group, the degree of conversion was significantly higher than in the commercial group.
Although the filler percentage of the commercial fissure sealant was not mentioned in the catalog, considering the decrease in the flexural strength in the experimental group, it might be inferred that the experimental fissure sealant possibly had a lower filler content than the commercial product. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that a lower filler content and the resultant lower viscosity of the resin might lead to a better distribution of the reactive groups, resulting in a higher degree of polymerization [26]. Therefore, the null hypothesis that incorporating nano-calcium-phosphate compounds will not affect the DC was rejected.
A microhardness test was used to evaluate the effects of components involved in preventing demineralization or promoting remineralization in the present study [27].. It should be noted that all the specimens were stored in 0.5% chloramine T before microhardness test and Boruziniatā study showed chloramine T has no effect on the result of microhardness test [28]. In the present study, microhardness decreased in both groups and in both tested areas after acidic challenges, i.e., the release of ions by HAp couldnāt completely prevent demineralization after the acidic challenge; however, the experimental product containing HAp was significantly more successful in preventing demineralization in area adjacent to tooth- restoration interface.
The present study showed that demineralization in the superficial tooth structures in the experimental group was significantly higher than that at the restorationācavity interface area; however, the situation was the opposite in the commercial group. Considering the presence of gaps measuring 10.83ā64.83ānm at sealantārestoration interface reported in previous studies and no use of a bonding system in the present study, the penetration of the acidic media into the fissure sealantātooth interface area was high [21, 29], while no irrigation and cleaning were carried out in this area in contrast to the surface area. Therefore, it is expected that the extent of demineralization at the interfacial area would be more than that in the surface area [30]. Under the clinical condition, too, in these areas, there is a high plaque accumulation and caries since surface cleaning is not possible by using mechanical systems, consistent with the findings in the commercial group [30]. However, in the experimental group, better results in the interfacial area, compared to the surface area, might confirm the positive effect of the synthesized fissure sealant and HAp fillers on the demineralization of the adjacent tooth structures. According to studies, HAp fillers added to the resin composites can exhibit antibacterial effects in aqueous media. The main mechanism of antibacterial effect of HAp is dissolution and release of calcium-phosphate ions and consequently pH increasing. In acidic condition like caries process, the release of ions increase that can help both the remineralization and antibacterial effect [31].
The hydroxyapatite used was semi crystalline, which makes it more soluble in acidic aqueous media [32]. This low crystallinity is predictable due to the synthesis mechanism of these nanofillers (without placing these compounds in oven) [33]. Under such a condition, it appears that in the surrounding acidic environment, the first compound available for dissolution is the HAp fillers of the fissure sealant. On the other hand, the nanostructure of these fillers in all the dimensions compared to the apatite whiskers in the enamel is another reason for their dissolution priority at low pH values [34]. After ion released and increasing their concentration, pH increases referred to as buffering [4]. It appears that the significant achievement with fissure sealants containing HAp nanofillers on the wall adjacent to the interface can be explained by this phenomenon because this wall was only exposed to the fluids penetrating the fissure sealantātooth interface. In fact, the acidic media penetrating the interface are effectively neutralized by the ions released from the HAp nanofillers [4].
Another aspect is that components such as HAp and some bioglasses are highly capable of depositing mineral salts on their surface [4]. Under such a condition, it is expected that the ions deposited on these surfaces remaining by the electrostatic forces and secondary bonds, in neutral storage conditions in remineralizing solution (pHā=ā7), become active and drive the environmentsā ion gradient at interface towards remineralization or formation of HAp crystals. Previous studies have shown that components such as bioglasses that exhibit similar behaviors in biologic media, require at least 3ā6āhours (in the laboratory) to crystallize these ions [35]. Therefore, the acid challenge before this time can be neutralized by the absorbed ions (as forefront) and the fillers in this resin compound would not decrease logarithmically in each acid challenge. Materials with calcium- phosphate components, in aqueous environment can release calcium and phosphate ions which interact with the tubular fluid of dentin or with saliva around the enamel. After this reaction amorphous calcium phosphate is formed and over time crystalized and changed to Hydroxyapatite which can bond to tooth structure and serve as calcification foci [36]. This process continues by continuous absorption of large amounts of calcium and phosphate into the lesion, resulting in natural but accelerated remineralization [37]. Therefore, the fourth null hypothesis that incorporating nano-calcium-phosphate compounds will not affect the deposition of HAp crystals in the adjacent tissues under acidic challenge was rejected.
The reason for avoiding routine procedures such as acid etching in the evaluation protocols of such studies is the effect of the demineralization process due to acid etching on the amount and remineralization capacity of dental tissues [12]. Therefore, the direct and precise effect of the material cannot be evaluated, and correct data cannot be achieved regarding its function.
Considering the limitations of the present study, it is suggested that further studies be carried out using microradiograph in microhardness test and use of different types of silica containing lower rate of silanization.
Conclusion
Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that adding nHAp to fissure sealants as filler particle can enhance the caries prevention capacity of these resin compounds, however, they can have an adverse effect on their mechanical properties due to lack of silanization and possibly low filler content.
Availability of data and materials
The datasets used and analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Abbreviations
- DC:
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Degree of conversion
- HAp:
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Hydroxyapatite
- nHAp:
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Nano Hydroxyapatite
- wt%:
-
Weight Percentage
- vol%:
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Volume Percentage
- Bis-GMA:
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Bisphenol-A-glycidyl methacrylate
- TEGDMA:
-
Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
- FESEM:
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Field emission scanning electron microscopy
- FTIR:
-
Fourier transform infrared
- FTIR-ATR:
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Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy- Attenuated total reflectance
- SPSS:
-
Statistical package for the social sciences
- CEJ:
-
Cemento- enamel junction
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Fallahzadeh, F., Pirmoradian, M., Ghasemi, S.M. et al. Evaluation of flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention properties in adjacent tooth structures of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds. BMC Oral Health 23, 906 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03617-4
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