Purpose: The aim of the presented work was to investigate the influence of different mouthwashes on the chosen mechanical properties of different dental restorative composites. The null hypothesis was that the mouthwashes have influence on these properties. Design/methodology/approach: Four different restorative composites were used (Easy Fill Nano, Easy Fill Micro Hybrid, Easy Fill Flowable, Easy Fill Bulk). Samples were conditioned in different media: mouthwashes (Listerine Total Care with ethanol, Listerine Total Care Sensitive – alcohol-free) and distilled water. The samples were polymerized in Teflon moulds. The compressive strength, diametral tensile strength (DTS) and Vickers microhardness were examined. Findings: The research showed that the surface of composite materials was particularly sensitive to the action of mouthwashes. Both types of solutions, containing ethanol and without it lowered the microhardness values. The mouthwashes may also decrease other mechanical properties, like compressive strength of diametrical tensile strength. The results of the carried out investigations showed good mechanical properties of the tested materials, analogous to other materials of this type. Research limitations/implications: Other important properties of dental filling storied in mouthwashes should be analysed in future, including microgap between tooth and filling. Practical implications: The result contradicts the popular view that mouthwashes that do not contain ethanol are in general safer for composites in the context of reduction of mechanical properties. Both types of mouthwashes may reduce mechanical properties. Originality/value: The results of mechanical properties investigations of Easy Fill composites were presented and compared to other commercial materials. The changes of mechanical properties were also analysed after storing in different types of mouthwashes. So far, there has been no such research for these materials.
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Purpose: Silicone materials crosslinked during the hydrosilylation reaction are common in dental prosthetics and dentistry. These materials are characterized by a relatively very good properties. However, one of the fundamental problems associated with the use of such polymers is a low resistance to microbial colonization. Numerus fillers with antimicrobial potential have been used experimentally for a decade. Anyway point of concern in this type of work is the use of commercially available materials as the matrix. However, the composition of the matrix for this materials is not clearly known. Therefore, the aim of this study was to obtain a two-component silicone material, crosslinking at room temperature, with properties corresponding to the needs of dental prosthetics, in particular as denture soft linings. Such material would be a starting point to obtain more sophisticated compositions, however, of known composition in full. Design/methodology/approach: As the matrix the mixtures of polymers were prepared. As the “catalyst” component a vinyl polydimethylsiloxane with platinum catalyst in xylene was prepared. As the “base” component a mixture of vinyl polydimethylsiloxane with methylhydrosiloxane - dimethylsiloxane copolymer was made. One of the two fillers differing in the functionalizing was added into prepared substrates (10 or 15% by weight) and ultrasonically homogenized. The Shore A hardness, tensile strength, bond strength to denture base material, water sorption and solubility were investigated. Measurements were made after different aging periods in distilled water at 37±1°C. Findings: The study showed an increase in mechanical properties with increasing concentrations of fillers. The type of filler significantly affects the test results. Increasing the aging time effects on increasing the hardness of materials. Water absorption and solubility were within the desired range. Research limitations/implications: Research limitations/implications The results of the presented research may be generally dependent on technology of fillers introduction into polymers matrix. Practical implications: The results show promising properties of the tested materials. It can be used as starting material for further studies on soft or super soft denture lining and other materials characterized by similar requirements. Originality/value: The method of receiving silicone - based composites with properties required for the selected prosthetic materials, especially denture soft linings was presented. Their properties were similar to commercially available products.
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