Stability and reactivity of γ-ΜPTMS silane in some commercial primer and adhesive formulations

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2018
Source:Dental Materials
Author(s): Maria Dimitriadi, Angeliki Panagiotopoulou, Maria Pelecanou, Konstantina Yannakopoulou, George Eliades
ObjectivesTo evaluate the stability and reactivity of γ-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) in commercially available primers and adhesives.MethodsFour representative primer formulations [Calibra Silane Coupling Agent/Dentsply (CLB), G-Multi Primer/GC (GMP), Kerr Silane Primer/Kerr (KSP), Monobond Plus/Ivoclar Vivadent (MBP)] and a universal adhesive [Scotchbond Universal/3M ESPE (SBU)] containing MPTMS were analyzed spectroscopically. For the stability study, the silanol content was evaluated in bulk solutions as received (reference-RE) and after aging (AG, 48°C/1month) by ¹H, ¹³C, ³¹P NMR and in fresh films by transmission FTIR analysis (TIR, films applied on Ge windows after solvent evaporation). The reactivity, as expressed by the siloxane formation capacity of the RE products, was evaluated by micro-multiple internal reflectance FTIR analysis (MIR, films applied on Ge crystals) after drying and ethanol rinsing (t0) and following 1 (t1) and 24h (t24) storage (air/37°C).ResultsNMR and TIR showed ∼60% MPTMS silanol groups in RE-CLB, with the other (∼40%) groups being methylated or ethoxylated. In AG-CLB, the silanol peaks further decreased, while ethoxylation and siloxane derivatization increased. In all other products and aging conditions no silanols were traced and formation of small- and large-size MPTMS derivatives was evident. Apart from the 10-MDP molecule, phosphorous impurities were identified in all RE specimens (2–5%), which after AG reached a maximum value of 15% (MBP). MIR analysis showed siloxane formation in all products, regardless the presence of free silanols (t1), which further increased at t24 especially in CLB, GMP and MBP.SignificanceMPTMS silanols are very sensitive to mild thermal aging. Incorporation of MPTMS in the same vials with adhesive and conventional methacrylate monomers, results in derivatization with no detectable silanols, even in fresh materials. The condensates formed may induce additional siloxane formation due to residual activity, which greatly varies among the materials tested. These may have a detrimental effect on MPTMS silanol chemisorption and bonding capacity.



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