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BENGTSON, Camilla Regina Galvão et al. The nanohardness and elastic modulus versus bond strength of resin to dentin. Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2015, vol.69, n.1, pp. 68-73. ISSN 0004-5276.

To evaluate the nanohardness (Nn) and the modulus of elasticity (ME) in the region of adhesion when used different adhesive systems and correlate with the bond strength to dentin (RA). We measured the nanohardness and the modulus of elasticity of the resin composed with the area of bond of the adhesive layer (Ad), hybrid layer (Ch) and adjacent dentin using nanodentition tests. Forty molars (n = 10) were prepared in order to obtain flat dentin surfaces on which the adhesive systems were applied (Adper Scotchbond Multipurpose, Single Bond 2, Adper SE Plus and Clearfil SE Bond). On these surfaces was inserted a composite resin. The restored teeth were sectioned to obtain body-of-proof with adhered area of 1mm2. A stick of each teeth was selected for the nanohardness analysis and the modulus of elasticity of the adhesive interface. The others had the bond strength tested using the microtensile test. The ANOVA detected statistical difference between all groups, except for the variable nanohardness of the hybrid layer. The Pearson's correlation test found significance for the modulus of elasticity. It was concluded that the mechanical properties (bond strength, the modulus of elasticity and nanohardness of the adhesive system and the hybrid layer) vary depending on the adhesive system. The higher the modulus of elasticity of the hybrid layer of an adhesive system a greater adhesive strength will be and lower the modulus of elasticity of the adhesive layer. It can be observed that there was no correlation between nanohardness and bond strength.

Palavras-chave : dentin-bonding agents; elastic modulus; hardness; hardness tests..