Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) ›› 2025, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (3): 814-821.doi: 10.13481/j.1671-587X.20250328

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Effect of hydrolytic resistance urushiol-modified monomer on comprehensive performance of light-curing resin composites

Zhengyuan YANG,Yaqing WEN,Lingkang LIU,Qi LIN,Song ZHU()   

  1. Department of Prosthodontics,Stomatology Hospital,Jilin University,Changchun 130021,China
  • Received:2024-12-18 Accepted:2025-02-13 Online:2025-05-28 Published:2025-07-18
  • Contact: Song ZHU E-mail:zhusong1965@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To synthesize a hydrolysis-resistant urushiol-modified monomer (UMM) to improve the hydrolysis resistance of light-cured composite resin, while reducing the volume shrinkage rate (VS), increasing the double bond conversion rate (DC), and mitigating the potential biosafety concerns of bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) monomer. Methods UMM was synthesized by modifying urushiol via an acyl chloride reaction, and its structure was analyzed and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Control group was consisted of Bis-GMA/triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) without UMM, while 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups were prepared by partially replacing Bis-GMA with UMM at mass fractions of 10%, 15%, and 20%, respectively. The viscosity of UMM was measured using a rheometer. The DC of light-cured composite resin in various groups was detected by FT-IR spectroscopy, and the VS was calculated. The contact angle of light-cured composite resin in various groups was measured using the sessile drop method, and the water sorption and solubility values were calculated. The mechanical properties of light-cured composite resin in various groups were tested. The in vitro cytotoxicity of light-cured composite resin in various groups was evaluated using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Results The FT-IR spectra results showed that the absorption peak of the hydroxyl group at 3 402 cm-1 disappeared, while characteristic absorption peaks of -C=O and -C=C appeared at 1 745 and 1 637 cm-1, indicating that urushiol successfully reacted with acryloyl chloride to form UMM. The viscosity of UMM ranged from 25.14 to 29.43 Pa·s. Compared with control group, the DC of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups was significantly increased (P<0.05), while the VS was significantly decreased (P<0.05), both in a dose-dependent manner. Compared with control group, the contact angle of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups was significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with 10%UMM group, the contact angle of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was further increased (P<0.05). Compared with control group, the water sorption and solubility values of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05), showing a dose-dependent trend. After 24 h of water immersion, compared with control group, the flexural strength (FS) and elastic modulus (EM) of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05), also in a dose-dependent manner. After 7 d of water immersion, compared with control group, the FS of light-cured composite resin in 10%UMM group was significantly increased (P<0.05), while that in 20%UMM group was significantly decreased (P<0.05). Compared with 10%UMM group, the FS of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was significantly decreased (P<0.05), exhibiting a dose-dependent trend. Compared with control group, the EM of light-cured composite resin in 15%UMM and 20%UMM groups was significantly decreased (P<0.05), also in a dose-dependent manner. The relative growth rate (RGR) of the L929 cells in control, 10%UMM, 15%UMM, and 20%UMM groups was above 90%, with no statistically significant differences among groups (P>0.05), and all cytotoxicity results were qualified. Conclusion A novel low-viscosity monomer UMM is successfully synthesized in this study. All UMM-containing light-cured composite resin formulations exhibit higher DC, lower VS, reduced water sorption and solubility values, improved hydrolysis resistance, and low cytotoxicity. UMM can serve as a potential resin monomer to enhance the hydrolysis resistance of light-cured composite resin.

Key words: Light-cured composite resin, Water sorption value, Double bond conversion rate, Volume shrinkage rate, Mechanical properties

CLC Number: 

  • R783.1