Abstract
Objectives
To test the polymerization stress of nine self-adhesive resin composite cements (G-CEM, iCEM, Bifix SE, Maxcem Elite, PANAVIA SA, SoloCem, SmartCem 2, SpeedCEM, RelyX Unicem 2) and one glass ionomer cement (control group; Ketac Cem).
Materials and methods
The crack propagation of a feldspar ceramic (n = 130) was determined by measuring crack lengths that originated from Vickers indentations, prior to and after the application and polymerization of the self-adhesive resin cements. Results for crack propagation were converted to polymerization stress values, and statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA followed by Scheffé post hoc test.
Results
SmartCem 2 presented higher stress values than iCEM, SoloCem, and Ketac Cem, while Ketac Cem showed lower values than Bifix SE, Maxcem Elite, SmartCem 2, SpeedCEM, and RelyX Unicem 2.
Conclusions
Self-adhesive resin composite cements differ in their polymerization stress, which may affect the durability of the restoration. For restorations made from ceramics with lower flexural strength, such as feldspar ceramics, resin composite cement materials with less polymerization stress should be preferred.
Clinical Relevance
As a high polymerization shrinkage may increase crack propagation, the determination of the polymerization stress of self-adhesive resin composite cements employed for fixing all-ceramic restorations is an important factor.
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Introduction
The fixation of all-ceramic restorations with resin composite cements allows for optimal esthetic results, while the powerful bond to the natural tooth can protect and preserve dental hard tissue, as retentive preparations become unnecessary [1]. The adhesive bond can furthermore stabilize brittle ceramic restorations, resulting in a greater resistance to external forces [2]. In addition, resin composite cements can compensate small inaccuracies of the restauration [3].
Most systems are, however, prone to error due to elaborate fastening processes, calling for a prior conditioning and pretreatment with an adhesive system. In this context, self-adhesive resin composite cements can constitute an alternative by achieving an adhesive bond between restoration and tooth without a preceding treatment of the natural tooth [4, 5]. Expect for several investigations examining different self-adhesive resin composite cements in regard to their potentially successful bonding to teeth [6,7,8]; few studies exist that investigate the wider implications of employing these materials.
During polymerization, the mixing of the monomeric compounds allows for the formation of a polymer by the continuous addition of active chain ends. The volume of the material subsequently decreases, as carbon double bonds are converted to carbon single bonds [9, 10]. These transitions result in polymerization stress, as polymerization shrinkage is hindered by the adjoining tooth surface and the resin itself. Polymerization stress is highly dependent on the gel point of the polymer, as within certain limits, shrinkage can be compensated due to a continued flow of the composite before reaching the gel point [11, 12]. In the post-gel phase, the polymer does, however, change its properties from a highly viscous liquid to a solid elastic phase [13], in which shrinkage cannot be compensated. Polymerization stress is thus generated within the resin composite cement, the tooth, and the adjoining surface [14, 15]. This phenomenon is affected by the composition of the material [16, 17] and the polymerization process itself [9]. In a clinical setting, polymerization stress can cause the formation of gaps and an ensuing discoloration of the restoration, the development of caries, fatigue fractures, or even a total failure of the restoration [18,19,20,21].
Over the course of time, different methods have been developed to determine the polymerization stress of resin composites, from the modified dilatometer employing a mercury column [22], and the deflecting disc technique measuring the deflection of a 0.13-mm-thin glass plate [23] to elaborate methods such as micro-computed tomography [24]. Nonetheless, each method holds different disadvantages, such as a high sensitivity to temperature variations [22] or a large variability of the results due to the fragile study setup [23]. One relatively simple yet conclusive method to measure polymerization stress is the calculation through crack propagation in brittle materials [15]. The aim of this study was to determine the polymerization stress of self-adhesive resin composite cements using Vickers indentations and crack propagation in a feldspar ceramic. The study tested the null hypothesis that self-adhesive resin composite cements do not differ in their development of polymerization stress. One glass ionomer cement was included in the study design to act as a control group.
Materials and methods
The crack propagation of a feldspar ceramic (VITABLOCS Mark II, VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany; Table 1) was determined by measuring crack lengths that originated from Vickers indentations, prior to and after the application and subsequent polymerization of nine different self-adhesive resin composite cements and one glass ionomer cement (control group; Fig. 1, Table 2).
Specimen preparation
VITABLOCS Mark II were sliced under water cooling into 2.35-mm-thick discs using a diamond saw (Secotom 50, Struers, Ballerup, Denmark; N = 260). For respectively half the discs (hereafter referred to as top disc), a cylindrical hole with a diameter of 2.5 mm was manually drilled into the middle of each top disc using a turbine (K-Air Plus, KaVo, Biberbach/Riß, Germany) equipped with a diamond drill (S6856, Gebr. Brasseler, Lemgo, Germany; Fig. 2) under water cooling. The top and bottom of each disc were then polished in five steps to 4 μm under water cooling with a polishing machine (Abramin, Struers) to produce discs with a final dimension of 12 × 14 × 2 mm. Discs were annealed at 680 °C for 10 h (Arca20, Schütz Dental, Rosbach, Germany) to release possible residual stress from the processing procedure. Prior to bonding, discs were carefully cleaned with ethanol (96%, Otto Fischar). Top discs (possessing the drilled hole) and bottom discs (whole discs) were then bonded to each other employing a silicone template ensuring an exact positioning with cyanoacrylate to produce a total of 130 specimens.
Measurement of the crack propagation
To initiate crack formation in the ceramics, four Vickers indentations per specimen were performed using a load of 58.8 N for 15 s with a universal hardness testing machine (ZHU0.2/Z2.5, Zwick/Roell, Ulm, Germany; Fig. 3). The Vickers indenter was oriented to allow for a parallel alignment of the two radial cracks with the cavity edge, with each indentation centered at a distance of 570 μm from the edge of the hole (Fig. 2) [15]. The ceramic was subsequently set aside and dried in a desiccator (Duran Exsikkator, Duran Group, Mainz, Germany) at 23 °C for 24 h to allow for a slow crack growth induced by residual stress [4]. The length of the two cracks originating from each Vickers indentation was determined at a magnification of × 200 using the software of the universal hardness testing machine (TestXpert II, Version 3.2, Zwick/Roell; Fig. 4), and an average length (c) was calculated for each specimen.
Application of the different cements and subsequent polymerization
To protect the Vickers indentations from contamination, they were covered with Mylar tape. The ceramic surface was pretreated with hydrofluoric acid (Ultradent Porcelain Etch, Ultradent Products, Inc., St. Louis, USA) and silane coupling agents (CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER, Kuraray, Tokyo, Japan, or Monobond Plus, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) strictly following the manufacturers’ recommendation (Fig. 1). The holes were then filled with increments of the nine self-adhesive resin composite cements ((1) G-CEM, GC Europe, Leuven, Belgium; (2) iCEM, Kulzer, Hanau, Germany; (3) Bifix SE, VOCO, Cuxhaven, Germany; (4) Maxcem Elite, Kerr, Orange, USA; (5) PANAVIA SA, Kuraray; (6) SoloCem, Coltene/Whaledent, Altstätten, Switzerland; (7) SmartCem 2, Dentsply Sirona, Konstanz, Germany; (8) SpeedCEM, Ivoclar Vivadent; (9) RelyX Unicem 2, 3M, Seefeld, Germany) or the glass ionomer cement (control group; Ketac Cem, 3M, Seefeld, Germany; n = 13 per subgroup). Specimens were covered with Mylar tape before curing of the self-adhesive resin composite cements was performed using a LED polymerization device with wavelengths between 430 and 480 nm (Elipar S10, 3M) for 60 s. The glass ionomer cement was self-cured. After polymerization, specimens were stored for 10 min before a repeated measurement of the crack length was performed.
Determination of the polymerization stress
To calculate the polymerization stress, the equation by Yamamoto et al.:
was used [15], where σ is the polymerization stress of the ceramic, Kc is the fracture toughness (1.37 MPa m1/2), Φ = Kcc3/2, c is the initial crack length, c' is the crack length after polymerization, and Y is the geometrical term equal to 1.12 π1/2.
Statistical analysis
Descriptive analysis followed by Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk test for testing the violation of normal distribution was calculated. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Scheffé post hoc test. All p values below 0.05 were construed as statistically significant. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 25.0 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA).
Results
Initial crack lengths ranged from 209.4 ± 9.9 to 222.6 ± 11.1 μm (Table 3). After polymerization, the shortest crack length of 223.6 ± 11.5 μm was measured within the control group, while the application of RelyX Unicem 2 led to the longest crack length of 236.6 ± 9.5 μm. In line with these absolute values, the control group presented a significantly lower crack growth of only 1.0 ± 5.2 μm, while the application of RelyX Unicem 2 led to the highest crack growth (18.9 ± 7.3; p = 0.05). Crack propagation is displayed in Fig. 4 for one specimen initial (a) and after polymerization (b) of the self-adhesive resin composite cement RelyX Unicem 2 (× 200 magnification). The crack growth after polymerization is clearly visible on the left side of b; the black arrow indicates a chipping of the ceramic next to the Vickers indentation after polymerization.
SmartCem 2 presented higher stress values than iCEM, SoloCem, and Ketac Cem (p < 0.001–0.042), while Ketac Cem showed lower values than Bifix SE, Maxcem Elite, SmartCem 2, SpeedCEM, and RelyX Unicem 2 (p < 0.001–0.004) (Table 4). The remaining groups were in the same value range (p > 0.05).
Discussion
While one previous study observed self-adhesive resin composite cements to present lower stress values than conventional resin-based cements [6], information about the development of polymerization stress in these materials is very rare. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the polymerization stress of nine self-adhesive resin composite cements as well as one conventional glass ionomer cement (control group) using Vickers indentations and crack propagation in a feldspar ceramic.
As the tested self-adhesive resin composite cements differed in their development of polymerization stress, the null hypothesis had to be rejected. As the development of polymerization stress depends on the filler content of the different materials [8, 16], with an inverse relationship between filler content and polymerization shrinkage existing [17], a high proportion of inorganic components should result in lower polymerization stress values. Nonetheless, an increased filler content might also adversely affect the conversion rate, as reactive groups are hindered in their free movement, while a polymerization by light activation is impaired by an increased light scattering [17]. As one previous study could demonstrate, the matrix might furthermore hold a stronger influence on stress values than the inorganic content [17]. The varying expansion behavior of the different self-adhesive resin composites could represent an additional perspective, as it might contribute to the observed findings. The initial expansion, created by an exothermic reaction and the heat generated by the curing unit, is, however, quickly compensated by the ensuing contraction early on in the curing process. A larger initial expansion in the different materials could, however, result in lower shrinkage values [8]. One further aspect is constituted by the potential later hygroscopic expansion behavior of these materials when in situ [25, 26] that can induce and reinforce crack propagation of the ceramic restoration. Self-adhesive resin cements have been observed to exhibit high values of water expansion stress [26].
In the present study, SmartCem 2 showed higher polymerization stress values than the self-adhesive resin composite cements iCEM and SoloCem. This is in line with a previous investigation reporting the highest contraction stress for SmartCem 2 in comparison with six other self-adhesive resin composite cements [26]. To draw conclusions based on this resin composite’s composition poses to be difficult, as the exact proportions of the various components are not supplied by the manufacturer. While an increase in polymerization stress can be traced back to a higher shrinkage during polymerization, it might also indicate a strong bond between ceramic and mounting material, as the crack grows until the bond dissolves [15]. Previous studies investigating the shear bond strength of SmartCem 2 observed consistently high results [27, 28]. To the authors’ best knowledge, the polymerization stress of this particular resin composite cement has not been examined beforehand. Future studies should focus on examining the two self-adhesive resin composite cements iCEM and SoloCem further, as they presented low polymerization values while allowing a self-adhesive, and thus less error prone, fixation of dental restorations. Previous studies have observed iCEM to present comparable bond strength results between ceramic and dentin after water storage as a reference etch-and-rinse resin cement [29] and to show promising results in regard to the marginal adaptation and sealing of both enamel and dentin [30]. One study investigating the hygroscopic expansion of self-adhesive resin cements after water storage did, however, report a progressive crack propagation of VITABLOCS Mark II from deep initial cracks caused during CAD/CAM processing over time [25]. SoloCem has been observed to possess a high radiopacity [31] and a high water absorbance while nonetheless yielding low levels of discoloration [32]. As it has been demonstrated that a delay of 3–5 min prior to light activation of dual-cured resin composite cements can reduce shrinkage stress and improve bond strength without significantly altering mechanical properties, this parameter should be investigated in future studies examining resin composite cements [33].
The glass ionomer cement Ketac Cem presented lower polymerization stress values than most of the tested self-adhesive resin composite cements. While this drawback has to be taken into account when choosing either a self-adhesive or a conventional cement, Ketac Cem has been shown to lead to inferior results than various self-adhesive resin composite cements in regard to long-term stability [34, 35] and bond strength [36, 37]. In the case of retentive preparations and high-strength ceramics such as monolithic zirconia, employing conventional glass ionomer cements can, however, entail many advantages [38]. As an adhesive is not required, a prolonged drainage becomes redundant. This can be especially helpful for deep posterior defects, where accessibility can be complicated. Compared with composite resins that enable the stabilization of the natural tooth structure through a strong composite-tooth bond [39], indications can, however, be limited (e.g., teeth presenting with large defects that are prone to fracture). Furthermore, glass ionomer cements are not recommended for restorative materials possessing a flexural strength lower than 350 MPa, as these restorations should be adhesively bonded to increase the overall stability and long-term outcome of the restoration [40].
As polymerization stress can lead to chipping (as depicted in Fig. 4) and the formation of marginal gaps, entailing dire consequences such as discoloration, secondary caries, fatigue fractures, and postsurgical hypersensitivity up to the total failure of a restauration [12], it represents a crucial factor that should be considered when selecting a self-adhesive resin composite cement. Although a higher polymerization stress entails many negative consequences, it might also indicate a strong bond between ceramic and mounting material, as the crack grows until the bond dissolves [15]. Further studies are warranted to investigate a possible correlation between bond strength and crack propagation. The measured stress values of the present study cannot be directly transferred to the clinical situation, as additional factors present in the oral cavity must be taken into account. An increase in ambient temperature could, for example, lead to greater shrinkage [14]. In addition, curing can differ in the clinical setting, as it depends on the different levels of transparency of a material, caused by variations in the material thickness, and the exact positioning of the polymerization device. These varying conditions can cause different zones within a resin composite cement, where the chemical and dual curing reactions take place simultaneously. While this could reduce the conversion rate, it might also reduce shrinkage [41]. As curing parameters might hold a strong influence on crack propagation, future studies should focus on investigating this aspect further by varying the duration to light exposure, light intensity, and the wavelengths of the employed polymerization devices. The determination and analyzation of the degree of conversion could in this context enhance our understanding of the observed polymerization stress results further [8]. One further limitation of the present study is constituted by the layer thickness of the fixing material, with an optimal cement gap in the clinical setting varying between 30 and 50 μm. As a reduced thickness of the fixing material should in theory reduce shrinkage, the present results need to be confirmed in future investigations expanding this novel measurement approach to imitate clinical situations as closely as possible. The configuration factor, referring to the number of bonded to un-bonded surfaces of a cavity, should also be taken into account in future study designs. While this study only examined a limited number of products, in regard to both the resin composite cements and the feldspar ceramic, future examinations should focus on testing a wider range of materials, paying special attention to their respective compositions and ensuing material properties. The choice of resin composite cement is, of course, only one factor among many that should be considered in the workflow of fixing a dental restoration, where optimal conditions allow for an enhanced treatment quality. Under laboratory conditions, crack initiation and propagation are furthermore influenced by the strength and load duration of the Vickers indentations and the distance of the indentations to the edge of the hole. Further studies are warranted to verify, whether the results obtained using this new methodology for determining the polymerization stress of self-adhesive resin composite cements can be transferred to the clinical practice.
Conclusions
Self-adhesive resin composite cements differ in their development of polymerization stress, which may affect the durability of the restorations. For restorations made from ceramics with lower flexural strength, such as feldspar ceramics, resin composite cement materials with less polymerization stress should be preferred.
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Wiedenmann, F., Becker, F., Eichberger, M. et al. Measuring the polymerization stress of self-adhesive resin composite cements by crack propagation. Clin Oral Invest 25, 1011–1018 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03391-5
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