Influence of Cement Type and Relining Procedure on Push-Out Bond Strength of Fiber Posts after Cyclic Loading

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of cement type and relining procedure on push‐out bond strength of fiber posts (FPs) after cyclic loading. Materials and Methods Forty bovine incisor roots were divided into four groups: group 1, FP luting with RelyX Unicem; group 2, FP relined with resin composite (FPC) luting with RelyX Unicem; group 3, FP luting with RelyX ARC; group 4, FPC luting with RelyX ARC. Afterwards, half the specimens were exposed to 250,000 cycles in a controlled chewing simulator. With the other half of the specimens in each group, the push‐out test was performed 24 hours after FP luting (immediate groups). All roots were sectioned transversely, producing 1‐mm‐thick slices, and the push‐out test was performed. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and the Tukey test for post hoc comparisons (α = 0.05). Results FPC had higher bond strengths than FP (p < 0.05). RelyX Unicem showed higher bond strength than RelyX ARC (p < 0.05). Cyclic loading did not significantly affect the bond strength value (p > 0.05). Conclusion The relining procedure and the cement type are important factors for the bond strength of FPs to root dentin.