Comparison of Microleakage among High Strength Flowable Composites Using Total Etch and Self-Etch Adhesives Aysha M1, Arangannal Ponnudurai2,*, Jeevarathan J3, Amudha S.4, Aarthi J.4, Vijayakumar M.4 1Private Practitioner, Sree Balaji Dental College, Pallikarani, Chennai 2Professor and Head of the Department Sree Balaji Dental College, Pallikarani, Chennai 3Professor, Sree Balaji Dental College, Pallikarani, Chennai 4Senior Lecturer, Sree Balaji Dental College, Pallikarani, Chennai *Corresponding Author: Dr. Ponnudurai Arangannal, MDS Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, ’Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, 600100 Email: drapdurai66@gmail.com
Online published on 4 April, 2020. Abstract Background The recent flow-able composites available in the market claim high strength by increased filler content but their performance in micro leakage prevention in still not comparatively reported. Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the microleakage of five commercially available high strength flowable composite as preventive resin restoration using total etch and self-etch adhesives. Methodology 100 first maxillary premolars with prominent fissures were selected for the study and sealed with Filtek-Z350 XT Flow, Gaenial Universal Flow, Beautifil Flow Plus, Arabesk Flow and Grandio SO Heavy Flow. Subsequent to sealant application and embedding, the micro leakage was tested by immersing in methylene blue and subsequent stereomicroscopy. Results Filtek Z-350 XT was better in self-etch technique over total etch technique. Arabesk Flow and Grandio SO Heavy Flow were better in total etch technique over self-etch technique. Conclusion With considerations for pediatric dentistry, self-etch materials are recommended. Further clinical studies have to be carried out to draw relevant conclusions on the clinical perspectives. Top Keywords High strength sealant, flowable, microleakage. Top |