Cytotoxic effects of halogen- and light-emitting diode-cured compomers on human pulp fibroblasts.

Authors :: Tunç ES
Ozer L
Sari S
Cetiner S
Source :: International journal of paediatric dentistry [Int J Paediatr Dent] 2009 Jan; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 55-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Nov 11.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the cytotoxic effects of three different compomers (Dyract AP, Compoglass, and Hytac) cured using a halogen light-curing unit (LCU) and a light-emitting diode (LED) LCU on human pulp fibroblasts.<br />Methods: Specimens of three compomers were added to human pulp fibroblast cultures. Cytotoxicity was evaluated over 96 h using the agar overlay method.<br />Results: All three compomers tested were found to be moderately cytotoxic to human pulp fibroblasts, regardless of whether they were cured using halogen or LED LCUs. The decolorization zone of Hytac was significantly larger than those of the other compomers tested (P < 0.05). Dyract AP and Compoglass specimens showed greater decolorization when cured with LED than with halogen LCUs (P < 0.05).<br />Conclusion: Compomers are potentially toxic to human pulp fibroblasts, and the type of curing unit may affect compomer toxicity.

Subjects :: Cell Culture Techniques
Cell Survival
Cells, Cultured
Coloring Agents
Compomers radiation effects
Composite Resins radiation effects
Composite Resins toxicity
Dental Materials radiation effects
Gentian Violet
Glass Ionomer Cements radiation effects
Glass Ionomer Cements toxicity
Humans
Materials Testing
Time Factors
Compomers toxicity
Curing Lights, Dental classification
Dental Materials toxicity
Fibroblasts drug effects

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