Examinando por Autor "Maravic, Tatjana"

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Bond Strength of Universal Adhesive/Resin Cement Combinations Relying on Touch-Cure Mechanisms
(MDPI, 2025-04-29) Forte, Annamaria; Baena, Eugenia; Mazzitelli, Claudia; Mancuso, Edoardo; D´Urso, Diego; Pellegrino, Gerardo; Ceballos , Laura; Mazzoni, Annalisa; Maravic, Tatjana
New dual-curing resin cements are constantly launched into the market to improve the bond strength between dentine and indirect restorations when light irradiation is limited by the restoration material. The present study evaluated the microshear bond strength (μSBS) of two dual-cured resin cements, Estecem II Plus (EP) and Variolink Esthetic DC (VAR), when resin composite or dentine substrates were conditioned with their corresponding universal adhesives, Tokuyama Universal Bond II (TUB) and Adhese Universal DC (ADH). The experimental groups (n = 20) were (1) TUB/EP light-cured, (2) TUB/EP self-cured, (3) ADH/VAR light-cured, and (4) ADH/VAR self-cured. A μSBS test was performed after 24 h (T0) or after thermocycling (TC), and failure modes were assessed. Data analysis was performed using three-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). In composite, TUB/EP self-cured demonstrated the highest μSBS at T0 and TC. After TC, TUB/EP self-cured and ADH/VAR light-cured remained stable (p > 0.05). In dentine, TUB/EP light-cured was statistically superior to TUB/EP self-cured and ADH/VAR self-cured at T0. Thermocycling decreased the μSBS of light-curing groups. TUB/EP achieved optimal μSBS when the manufacturer's instructions were followed and the adhesive was self-cured, irrespective of the bonding substrate. However, ADH/VAR was more dependent on the type of bonding substrate than on the curing mode of the resin cement
Effect of Chitosan as a Cross-Linker on Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity and Bond Stability with Different Adhesive Systems
(MDPI, 2020) Baena, Eugenia; Cunha, Sandra R; Maravic, Tatjana; Comba, Allegra; Paganelli, Federica; Alessandri-Bonetti, Giulio; Ceballos, Laura; Tay, Franklin R; Breschi, Lorenzo; Mazzoni, Annalisa
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of 0.1% chitosan (Ch) solution as an additional primer on the mechanical durability and enzymatic activity on dentine using an etch-and-rinse (E&R) adhesive and a universal self-etch (SE) adhesive. Microtensile bond strength and interfacial nanoleakage expression of the bonded interfaces for all adhesives (with or without pretreatment with 0.1% Ch solution for 1 min and air-dried for 5 seconds) were analyzed immediately and after 10,000 thermocycles. Zymograms of protein extracts from human dentine powder incubated with Optibond FL and Scotchbond Universal on untreated or Ch-treated dentine were obtained to examine dentine matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities. The use of 0.1% Ch solution as an additional primer in conjunction with the E&R or SE adhesive did not appear to have influenced the immediate bond strength (T0) or bond strength after thermocycling (T1). Zymography showed a reduction in MMP activities only for mineralized and demineralized dentine powder after the application of Ch. Application of 0.1% Ch solution does not increase the longevity of resin-dentine bonds. Nonetheless, the procedure appears to be proficient in reducing dentine MMP activities within groups without adhesive treatments. Further studies are required to comprehend the cross-linking of Ch with dentine collagen.
Endogenous Enzymatic Activity in Dentin Treated with a Chitosan Primer
(MDPI, 2021) Maravic, Tatjana; Baena, Eugenia; Mazzitelli, Claudia; Uros, Josic; Mancuso, Edoardo; Checchi, Vittorio; Generali, Luigi; Ceballos, Laura; Breschi, Lorenzo; Mazzoni, Annalisa
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of chitosan polymer on dentinal enzymatic activity by means of gelatin and in situ zymography. Human dentin was frozen and ground in a miller. Dentin powder aliquots were demineralized with phosphoric acid and treated with three different concentrations of lyophilized chitosan polymer (1, 0.5 and 0.1 wt%) dissolved in distilled water. Dentin proteins were extracted from each experimental group and electrophoresed under non-reducing conditions in 10% SDS-PAGE containing fluorescein-labeled gelatin. After 48 h in the incubation buffer at 37 °C, proteolytic activity was registered under long-wave UV light scanner and quantified by using Image J software. Furthermore, additional teeth (n = 4) were prepared for the in situ zymographic analysis in unrestored as well as restored dentin pretreated with the same chitosan primers. The registered enzymatic activity was directly proportional to the chitosan concentration and higher in the restored dentin groups (p < 0.05), except for the 0.1% chitosan primer. Chitosan 0.1% only showed faint expression of enzymatic activity compared to 1% and 0.5% concentrations. Chitosan 0.1% dissolved in water can produce significant reduction in MMPs activity and could possibly contribute to bond strength preservation over time.
Tack-cure vs conventional polymerization methods: A systematic review on resin composite cements´properties
(Elsevier, 2025-06-18) D´Alessandro, Carlo; Baena, Eugenia; Josic, Uros; Maravic, Tatjana; Mancuso, Edoardo; Ceballos , Laura; Mazzoni , Annalisa; Blatz, Markus B; Breschi, Lorenzo; Mazzitelli, Claudia
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to address the following research question: "What is the effect of tack-cure compared to conventional polymerization methods on the resin composite cements' properties?". Data and sources: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across electronic databases, including Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest, without language or publication date restrictions. In vitro studies comparing tack-cure (TC) with conventional polymerization methods (light-cure, LC, and/or self-cure, SC) were included. The risk of bias was assessed using the QUIN tool for in vitro studies. This systematic review was reported in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results: Sixteen relevant articles were included in this systematic review. According to the QUIN tool, 1 study was ranked as "low risk," 12 studies as "medium risk," and 3 studies as "high risk" of bias. The resin cements evaluated were mainly dual-cure (DC) adhesive/multistep and self-adhesive/one step materials, whereas only 1 universal cement was investigated. Overall, TC provided comparable or superior mechanical properties compared to LC, and consistently outperformed SC alone. Furthermore, TC facilitated excess cement removal and improved interface quality. However, outcomes varied depending on the type of resin cement, polymerization protocol, and evaluation method. Conclusions: TC can provide mechanical properties and interface quality comparable or superior to conventional polymerization methods, while facilitating excess cement removal. Clinical significance: TC appears to be a clinically useful technique that enhances handling without adversely affecting resin composite cements' properties. Clinicians should always follow manufacturers' instructions and consider cement-specific characteristics