Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 27-35
Original Research Article
Evaluation of Three Different Posterior Composite Materials in Terms of Microhardness and Cytotoxicity
Elmas Tüfek Atıcı, Buket Ayna, Nizami Duran, Ersin Uysal
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the polymerization depths of two different
bulk-fill posterior composite resins and a conventional posterior composite resin with
the microhardness test and there with the in vitro cytotoxicity test. For the
microhardness test, 10 samples were obtained for each group using Teflon molds.
Microhardness values were measured from the top and bottom surfaces of each
sample using the Vicker's microhardness test. For the cytotoxicity test, 12 samples
were obtained for each group using Teflon molds. The extraction fluids of samples
were obtained by incubating them at 37°C in RPMI 1640 medium for 24, 48, and 72
h. Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay following incubation. The
microhardness values of the top and bottom surfaces of composite resins were
aligned as follows: Filtek Z550 Composite Resin > Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior
Composite Resin > Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill Composite Resin. The microhardness
ratio of Filtek Z550 Composite Resin was found to be significantly higher than those
of other composite resins when the bottom surface–top surface microhardness ratios
were compared. The difference between the bottom surface–top surface
microhardness ratios of the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin and the Tetric
N-Ceram Bulk-Fill Composite Resin was not statistically significant. However, all
composite resins provided the recommended polymerization depth (≥80%). No
statistically significant difference was observed between the cytotoxicity values of
the composite resins after 24- and 48-h incubation. However, the Filtek Bulk-Fill
Posterior Composite Resin showed a significantly higher cytotoxicity compared with
the other groups after 72-h incubation. In addition, the cytotoxicity value obtained
after 72-h incubation of the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin was
significantly higher than the cytotoxicity values obtained after 24- and 48-h
incubation. Although adequate polymerization depth was obtained in all study
groups, the Filtek Bulk-Fill Posterior Composite Resin had significantly reduced cell
viability after 72-h incubation.