Effects of mixing of Eu2O3 in resin composites using a planetary centrifugal mixer on the fluorescence characteristics and mechanical properties

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Effects of mixing of Eu2O3 in resin composites using a planetary centrifugal mixer on the fluorescence characteristics and mechanical properties

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OBJECTIVE

A visually identifiable product mixed with the fluorescent filler europium oxide (Eu₂O₃) in resin composites (RCs) has not yet been developed, owing to concerns regarding the degradation of mechanical properties with increasing Eu₂O₃ concentration. The objective of this study is to disperse Eu₂O₃ in an RC using a planetary centrifugal mixer and assess its effects on photoluminescence and mechanical properties.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A commercially available RC was mixed with Eu₂O₃ at various concentrations using a planetary centrifugal mixer. The fabricated samples were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and a spectrofluorometer to assess their crystal structures, particle sizes, and photoluminescence properties. Vickers microhardness measurements were performed, along with three-point bending test. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the mechanical properties.

RESULTS

The intensity of red fluorescence increased with the Eu₂O₃ concentration. The fluorescence spectra at 613 and 620 nm exhibited higher intensities under excitation at 254 nm. Eu₂O₃ was dispersed in RC regardless of the Eu₂O₃ concentration, and no aggregation was observed. Regarding the mechanical properties, there were no significant differences in the flexural strength or modulus, and the Vickers hardness gradually increased with increasing Eu₂O₃ concentration.

CONCLUSION

Upon using a planetary centrifugal mixer to mix Eu₂O₃ with RC, visible fluorescence emission was observed even with increasing the Eu₂O₃ concentration, and the mechanical properties of this system were unaffected.

Health sciences/Health care/Dentistry/Dental materials/Composite resin

Health sciences/Health care/Dentistry/Restorative dentistry/Bonded restorations

Europium

Fluorescence

Planetary centrifugal mixer

Rare earth oxide

Resin composite

Resin composite (RC) restorations, which minimize the amount of tooth-structure removal, are widely recognized as clinically effective treatments because of their ability to minimize treatment time and risks. ¹ Furthermore, the recently introduced universal-shade RC has enhanced color-matching capabilities, enabling aesthetic treatments in dentistry. ^{2, 3} While RC exhibits a white color and translucency close to that of natural teeth, ^4,5,6 challenges arise during its removal, making it difficult to distinguish with a tooth. ^{7, 8} Consequently, issues such as inadvertent tooth loss and reduced longevity due to residual material or over-reduction are of concern in dental treatments including endodontic and orthodontic treatments. ^9,10,11,12 Therefore, it is necessary to develop alternative noninvasive methods that can visually detect the RC. Current examination methods utilize X-ray irradiation, which can be harmful. ¹³ An alternative method involves optical coherence tomography (OCT), employing near-infrared light. In contrast to X-rays, OCT is safe for vulnerable groups, such as infants and pregnant women; however, the depth detection limit is typically several millimeters. ¹⁴

A method utilizing ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been proposed for visual detection that exploits the differences in light transmittance and fluorescence generation between the fillers in RC and the tooth. ¹⁵ Therefore, we focused on the fluorescent filler europium oxide (Eu₂O₃), which is used as a dental aesthetic filler to adjust the fluorescence of RC. ¹⁶ Eu₂O₃ emits red fluorescence at 613 nm upon excitation at 254 nm, and many products that enable visualization have been developed, with various companies are showing interest in Eu₂O₃. ¹⁷ However, studies have indicated that Eu₂O₃ exhibits weak fluorescence in commercial RCs. ^{7, 18} Additionally, studies have confirmed that increasing the Eu₂O₃ concentration would increase the fluorescence intensity; however, increasing the Eu₂O₃ concentration becomes aggregated and causes the degradation of the mechanical properties. ¹⁸ Eu₂O₃ has been mixed into RC by hand, which is impractical for commercial usage. In addition, the states of Eu₂O₃ in RC are not uniform. Therefore, considering industrial applications, a planetary centrifugal mixer has also been used to mix Eu₂O₃ in RCs, which can facilitate dispersion and reduce particle aggregation.^{19, 20} However, the effects of using a planetary centrifugal mixer to mix Eu₂O₃ with RCs on the photoluminescence and mechanical properties of the mixture have not been clarified. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of this mixing system on the photoluminescence and mechanical properties RC samples containing Eu₂O₃.

Materials

The RC (Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal High; Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., Tokyo, Japan) and red-light-emitting Eu₂O₃ (99.9 % Europium oxide; Kojundo Chemical Laboratory, Saitama, Japan) was mixed using a planetary centrifugal mixer (ARE-310; Thinky Corporation, Tokyo, Japan). This system could mix the samples uniformly and efficiently with a consistent deformation process.¹⁹ Eu₂O₃ was mixed with RC at concentrations of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 wt%, and an RC sample without Eu₂O₃ was also prepared.

Visual evaluation

The Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples at each concentration were filled into disc-shaped molds (φ16 mm; thickness = 2.0 mm). The mixtures in these molds were light-cured using a light-emitting diode (LED) curing unit (PenCure 2000; Morita, Osaka, Japan) with a radiant intensity of 2000 mW/cm. The RC parts were irradiated at the center, moving 5 s each to the top, bottom, left, and right to overlap with previously irradiated RC parts. The RC samples were removed from the molds, inverted, and again light-cured for 25 s. The fluorescence of the RC samples retrieved from the molds was observed in a dark box under 254 and 365 nm UV lamps.²¹ Additionally, a colorimeter (VITA Easyshade V; Hakusui Trading Corporation, Osaka, Japan) capable of quantifying subtle color differences, ΔEab, was used to measure the color differences under a fluorescent lamp with a black background. The differences in fluorescence with UV light and color variations under a fluorescent bulb were assessed for the RC samples at each concentration.

Crystal structure, particle size, and photoluminescence properties

The crystal structure, particle size, and photoluminescence properties of the Eu₂O₃-mixedRC samples were evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and spectrofluorometry, respectively. The XRD measurements were conducted using an X-ray diffractometer (Mini Flex 600; Rigaku Corporation, Tokyo, Japan).²² The particle morphology of Eu₂O₃ and its dispersion in RC samples were examined using SEM (SU3500; Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Tokyo, Japan). The particle diameters of Eu₂O₃ were measured using ImageJ software (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) with SEM images.²³ The photoluminescence spectra of the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples were measured at 23 °C using a spectrofluorometer (FP-8550; Jasco Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) equipped with a Xe lamp as the excitation source.²⁴

Mechanical properties

The flexural strength (Fs) and modulus (Fm) were measured via a three-point bending test using a tabletop testing machine (EZ-SX; Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan). Initially, the RC samples were filled into beam-shaped silicon molds (1.0×1.0×10.0 mm³).²⁵ The RC samples in the mold were exposed to an LED curing unit. The RC samples were irradiated by moving them from the center to the left and right for 5 s each, ensuring an overlap with the pre-irradiated part, which resulted in a total light-curing time of 25 s. The samples were then removed from the molds, inverted, and again light-cured for 25 s. After immersion in pure water at 37 °C for 24 h, all the beam-shaped RC samples underwent the three-point bending test, where Fs and Fm were measured using a tabletop testing machine at a displacement speed of 1 mm/min.

Fm was calculated as follows:

Fm = L³ΔP/4bh³Δd (1),

where L represents the span between the support rods (5 mm), h represents the height of the RC samples, b represents the width of the RC samples, and ΔP and Δd represent the incremental changes in load and deflection, respectively, between specific points within the elastic region of the curve.

Fs was determined as follows:

Fs = 3FL/2bh² (2),

where F represents the load at the point of failure.

The samples used for Vickers microhardness measurements were prepared similarly to those for visual evaluation. After immersion in pure water at 37 °C for 24 h, they were polished with 240, 400, and 800 grit sandpaper. The Vickers microhardness tests were performed using a Microhardness Tester (MVK-E; Akashi Seisakusho Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) with a load of 2.942 N applied for 10 s.²⁶

The Vickers hardness (Hv) was calculated as follows:

Hv = 0.1891 × F/d² (3),

where F represents the load (N) and d represents the diameter (mm).

Visual evaluation

Figure 1 shows an image of the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples under 254 nm irradiation. The red color is stronger for the RC samples with higher Eu₂O₃ concentrations. The RC sample without Eu₂O₃ reflected the UV light, whereas the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples with Eu₂O₃ concentrations of 5–10 wt% showed a purplish color that changed to a reddish color as the Eu₂O₃concentration increased. A pronounced red color was observed for the RC samples with Eu₂O₃ concentrations of ≥15 wt%. However, under 365-nm irradiation, increasing the concentration of Eu₂O₃ did not result in the photoluminescence properties observed under 254 nm. Observations of the RC samples under a fluorescent-bulb lamp revealed a whitening of the color tone with an increase in the Eu₂O₃ concentration (Figure 2). Color differences under the fluorescent bulb evaluated using a colorimeter showed no significant difference in color up to a mixing concentration of 15 wt%. However, significant color differences relative to 0 wt% were observed above 20 wt% (Table 1).

Crystal structure, particle size, and photoluminescence properties

Figure 3 shows the XRD profiles of the RC samples. The XRD profiles of the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples and Eu₂O₃ powder matched, indicating that the crystal structure of Eu₂O₃ remained unchanged upon mixing with the RC. Figure 4(a) presents SEM images of Eu₂O₃, showing particles of several micrometers. Figure 4 (b) presents SEM images of the RC samples showing submicron-sized particles distributed in the RC samples, increasing in quantity with increasing the Eu₂O₃ concentration. The distribution of particles in RC remained consistent regardless of the Eu₂O₃ concentration, and no particle aggregation was observed. Figure 5 shows that the particle-size distribution does not change significantly with increasing the Eu₂O₃concentration.

Figure 6 shows the excitation and fluorescence spectra. In Figure 6 (a), the excitation spectrum at 613 nm revealed a strong peak at 254 nm, corresponding to visible red fluorescence, whereas the weaker peak at 365 nm does not correspond to red fluorescence. Figures 6 (b) – (e) show the emission spectra under different excitation wavelengths, where the peak intensities increase with the Eu₂O₃. Figures 6 (b) and 6 (c) show stronger fluorescence at 613 and 620 nm under excitation at 254 nm than at 365 nm. Additionally, longer excitation wavelengths (466 and 535 nm) yielded similar emission spectra, with peak intensities higher than those at shorter wavelengths. Figure 6 (f) shows the reflectance of the RC without Eu₂O₃, indicating a lower reflectance at 200–400 nm and a higher reflectance beyond 400 nm.

Mechanical properties

Table 2 presents the Fs and Fm values of the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC samples. No significant differences were observed even with an increase in concentration to 25 wt%, and no statistical significance was found. The Vickers hardness was also evaluated for the RC samples. The addition of Eu₂O₃ gradually increased the Vickers hardness of the RC samples. In particular, a significant increase was observed with the addition of ≥15 wt% Eu₂O₃ in comparison with 0 wt% (Table 3). Additionally, when the mold was filled with the RC samples at concentrations of ≥30 wt%, sufficient curing did not occur even at extended light-curing times exceeding the required time, preventing the fabrication of the RC samples. Therefore, the threshold for light-curing is suggested to be 25 wt%.

In terms of visual evaluation, visual inspection under UV-C illumination revealed a strong red color with an increase in the Eu₂O₃ concentration by the planetary centrifugal mixer. The observation of visible red fluorescence was challenging at low concentrations (0–10 wt%); however, distinguishable red luminescence was observed beyond 15 wt%. Furthermore, as the Eu₂O₃ concentration increased, the RC samples became whiter. Sufficient light-curing did not occur when Eu₂O₃ was mixed at concentrations exceeding 30 wt%. The use of a planetary centrifugal mixer facilitated the dispersion of Eu₂O₃ particles without aggregation, allowing more Eu₂O₃ particles to absorb the excitation light and exhibit enhanced visible fluorescence under UV-C illumination. The increase in fluorescence intensity was attributed to the dependence of fluorescence on the Eu₂O₃ concentration. Factors contributing to the observed whitening effect in the RC samples under visual inspection included the increased density of the Eu₂O₃ particles and the increase in refractive-index differences. Translucency and color tone are affected by factors such as the type and size of the matrix resin and filler, density, and refractive indices. ²⁷ Additionally, an increase in the Eu₂O₃ concentration resulted in the partial reflection of incident light on the RC surface as well as light scattering, which reduced the intensity and transparency of the incident light. This may suppress the light-curing of the RC samples.

Next, we consider the crystal structure of the investigated systems. Because the crystal structure of the Eu₂O₃ particles in the RC samples remained unchanged, the Eu₂O₃ particles exhibited stability toward the frictional heat and pressure generated by the planetary centrifugal mixer. Additionally, no interactions between Eu₂O₃ and RC, such as chemical reactions, occurred. Furthermore, considering the particle size, the absence of changes in the particle-size distribution with an increasing Eu₂O₃ concentration indicates that the Eu₂O₃ particles were dispersed without aggregation. Furthermore, even at increased concentrations, the majority of the particles were distributed at a size of 1.5 µm when using the planetary centrifugal mixer.

Comparing the observations of red fluorescence at excitation wavelengths of 254 and 365 nm revealed that the emission peak intensity was lower at 365 nm. As the Eu₂O₃ concentration increased, both the excitation and fluorescence spectra were enhanced, suggesting that the Eu₂O₃ concentration may be adjusted for visualization. Strong emission peaks were observed at excitation wavelengths of 466 and 535 nm; however, these visible-range wavelengths may pose challenges for visual observations owing to potential interference with the light-curing units. Therefore, the optimal excitation wavelength for visual observations without considering the effects of the external environment, such as the treatment conditions or equipment, was 254 nm.

Regarding the mechanical properties, no significant differences were observed in Fs or Fm as the Eu₂O₃ concentration increased up to 25 wt% in the RC samples. The planetary centrifugal mixer distributed Eu₂O₃ in the RC without causing aggregation, suggesting strong penetration and bonding between Eu₂O₃ and RC. Additionally, the primary filler particle size (approximately 1.5 µm) fell within the range of nanocluster characteristics, ²⁸ and it did not affect Fs or Fm, which characterize the elasticity of the resin material. Furthermore, the reduction in the surface hardness suggests excessive polymerization shrinkage. ²⁶ Therefore, the inclusion of Eu₂O₃ in the RC increased the degree of hardening, ensuring complete polymerization. The use of a planetary centrifugal mixer for mixing revealed no significant differences in Fs or Fm, and the microhardness increased.

In summary, a planetary centrifugal mixer was used to mix the Eu₂O₃ with a commercial RC, and an increase in the Eu₂O₃ concentration resulted in observable fluorescence emission. No negative effects on the mechanical properties of this system were observed with increasing the Eu₂O₃ concentration. It was experimentally determined that the desired mixing concentration could be adjusted according to the mechanical strength, fluorescence emission, and color-tone variations of the Eu₂O₃-mixed RC system.

DATA AVAILABILITY

The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We are grateful to Mr. Satoshi Sugano, Tokushima University, for the SEM measurement.

AUTHORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS

Yuta UTSUMI: Writing – original draft, Writing – review and editing, Conceptualization, Data curation, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Validation, Visualization. Masatsugu OISHI: Writing – review and editing, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation. Kazuhide YONEKURA: Methodology, Resources, Supervision, Validation. Masaomi IKEDA: Formal analysis. Yusuke MATSUKI: Data curation. Kenichiro OHGE: Data curation. Tomoki IUCHI: Data curation. Keiichi HOSAKA: Writing – review and editing, Funding acquisition, Project administration, Supervision.

FUNDING

This work was supported by the Research Clusters of Tokushima University (Grant Numbers 2202006).

COMPETING INTERESTS

The authors have no conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Correspondence and requests for materials should be addressed to Yuta Utsumi and Masatsugu Oishi.

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Table 1 Color differences of the RC samples under fluorescent-bulb illumination at each concentration.

	5 wt%	10 wt%	15 wt%	20 wt%	25 wt%
ΔEab	12.3	13.3	13.6	19.4	25.0

ΔEab shows the different color between RC (0 wt%) and each RC samples.

Abbreviations: RC, resin composite

Table 2 Flexural strength and modulus of the RC samples.

Fs [MPa]

Fm [MPa]

0 wt%

5 wt%

10 wt%

15 wt%

20 wt%

25 wt%

128.0 (20.8)^*

137.5 (16.5)^*

146.7 (22.6)^*

132.0 (20.9)^*

138.2 (13.7)^*

133.9 (11.8)^*

2745 (58)^**

2817 (52)^**

2768 (107)^**

2921 (80)^**

2869 (36)^**

2990 (126)^**

Values are expressed as mean (S.D.) (n=6), and identical superscripts indicate no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). Fs was evaluated using a t-test (Welch’s method) with the Bonferroni correction, and Fm was assessed using the Kruskal–Wallis test.

Abbreviations: Fs, Flexural Strength; Fm, Flexural Modulus; RC, resin composite.

Table 3 Vickers hardness of the RC samples.

0 wt%

5 wt%

10 wt%

15 wt%

20 wt%

25 wt%

34.27 (0.88)^a

37.06 (1.78) ^abc

37.35 (0.80) ^abc

39.53 (1.12) ^bcd

40.34 (1.07) ^cd

41.13 (0.38) ^d

Values are expressed as mean (S.D.) (n=6), and different superscripts indicate statistically significant differences between groups (P<0.05). The Vickers hardness was evaluated using a Dunn’s test with the Bonferroni correction.
Abbreviations: Hv, Vickers hardness; RC, resin composite.

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