Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (8): 712-716.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2021.08.009

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In Vitro Study of Modified Flowable Resin for Orthodontics

QUAN Lulu1, LI Xuewei2, ZHAO Junjie1, DENG Wenzhen1, ZHANG Xu1, DONG Wei1, LIANG Yongqiang1*   

  1. 1. School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology. Tangshan 063000, China;
    2. Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University. Baoding 071000, China
  • Published:2021-08-11

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the antibacterial activity and bond strength of flowing resin containing dimethylaminohexadecy methacrylate (DMAHDM). Methods: A modified orthodontic adhesive was prepared by adding 0% (control), 3%, 5%, and 7.5% (w/w) DMAHDM to 3M Z350XT flowable resin, recorded as group A, group B, group C, and group D. Enamel shear bond strength (SBS) was tested. The MTT method was used to detect the activity of the Streptococcus mutans biofilm. And bacterial adhesion was observed by scanning electron microscope. Data were analyzed with ANOVA and LSD-t statistical significance was set at the 0.05 probability level. Results: Group A showed no significant differences in the SBS compared with group B (P=0.600). However, the SBS values of group C and group D significantly decreased (P<0.05), although they could meet the orthodontic bonding requirements. The difference between DMAHDM weight concentration gradients was statistically significant (P=0.000), and group D had the best antibacterial effect. Conclusion: Mixing 7.5% DMAHDM into flowable resin improved the antibacterial properties and meet the orthodontic adhesive requirement.

Key words: orthodontic adhesive, antibacterial activity, white spot lesions, shear bond strength