ABSTRACT
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of two different
desensitizers (Hemaseal & Cide and Aqua Prep F) on the microleakage of ceramic inlay
restorations luted with adhesive resin cement. Methods: Cylindrical Class V cavities
were prepared on the buccal surfaces of thirty extracted human third molars. One of
the desensitizers (either Hemaseal&Cide, Advantage Dental Products Inc. or Aqua-Prep
F, Bisco) was applied to the cavities. Ten samples were used as controls. Ceramic
inlays were fabricated using the heat-pressed glass ceramic technique (IPS Empress
II). Inlay restorations were luted using adhesive cement (Variolink II, Ivoclar-Vivadent).
The restorations were properly finished, stored in distilled water at 37°C for 24
h and subjected to 1000 thermal cycles. The microleakage scores were examined using
a stereomicroscope at the 30x magnification after each sample was stained with 0.5%
basic fuchsin. The data were analyzed using Kruskall Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests
(P=0.05). Results: Aqua-Prep F samples showed significantly higher microleakage scores
at the enamel margins than did the Hemaseal & Cide and control groups (P<.05). Hemaseal
& Cide application led to less microleakage than the other groups both at the enamel
and dentin margins (P<.05). Conclusions: Hemaseal & Cide desensitizer decreased the
microleakage process at the enamel and dentin margins of inlay restorations luted
with adhesive luting cement, while Aqua-Prep F increased the leakage scores at the
enamel margins. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:77-83)
Key words:
Desensitizers - Microleakage - SEM - Inlay restorations