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  • Title: Influence of light-curing protocols on polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage force of a dual-cured core build-up resin composite.
    Author: Tauböck TT, Bortolotto T, Buchalla W, Attin T, Krejci I.
    Journal: Eur J Oral Sci; 2010 Aug; 118(4):423-9. PubMed ID: 20662918.
    Abstract:
    This study investigated the influence of time delay and duration of photo-activation on linear polymerization shrinkage, shrinkage force, and hardening of a dual-cured core build-up resin composite. The test material (Rebilda DC) was light-cured for 20 or 60 s either early (2 min) or late (7 min) after the start of mixing. Non-irradiated self-cured specimens served as controls. Linear shrinkage and shrinkage force were measured for 60 min using custom-made devices. Knoop hardness was determined at the end of the observation period. Self-cured controls, showing a linear shrinkage similar to that of specimens early light-cured for 20 s generated the lowest shrinkage force and hardness. A shorter light exposure time (20 s vs. 60 s) reduced linear shrinkage, shrinkage force, and hardness when early light-curing was performed, but did not affect the three properties in specimens light-cured late after the start of mixing. Late photo-activation increased linear shrinkage, irrespective of irradiation time, and resulted in a higher shrinkage force and hardness for short light exposure time. A moderate correlation was found between the two shrinkage properties studied (r(2) = 0.65). In conclusion, improvements in shrinkage behavior of the tested core build-up material were associated with inferior hardening, making it important to adapt curing protocols to the clinical situation.
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