DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/W1H9-W803

Author ORCID Identifier

orcid.org/0000-0002-6115-0112

Defense Date

2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Dentistry

Department

Dentistry

First Advisor

Eser Tufekci

Second Advisor

Caroline Carrico

Third Advisor

Steven Lindauer

Abstract

AN INVESTIGATION OF SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS OF ENAMEL TREATED WITH INFILTRATIVE RESIN: A SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY STUDY

Danielle E. Easterly, Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Virginia Commonwealth University. 2017.

Director: Dr. Eser Tüfekçi

D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.H.A.

Objective: To evaluate the microstructural changes of a resin infiltrant (ICON®, DMG America LLC, Englewood, NJ) after six months of simulated toothbrushing.

Materials and Methods: Ten extracted third molars (n=10) were collected. Artificial white spot lesions were created and resin applied. Environmental SEM images at 250X and 500X were taken after application of Icon® (T1), and after six months of simulated toothbrushing (T2). Micrographs were evaluated for changes in surface characteristics.

Results: SEM showed some changes in the surface characteristics of the resin after simulated toothbrushing. However, changes in presence of enamel rods, microcracks, or fractures were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The effects of polymerization shrinkage were noted on most samples in the form of clefts and fissures.

Conclusions: Icon® resin seems to withstand challenge by toothbrush abrasion over a six-month period, with some evidence of microstructural wear.

Rights

© Danielle E Easterly

Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

5-11-2017

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