Bond Strength (bond + strength)

Distribution by Scientific Domains

Kinds of Bond Strength

  • lower bond strength
  • mean bond strength
  • microtensile bond strength
  • resin bond strength
  • shear bond strength
  • tensile bond strength

  • Terms modified by Bond Strength

  • bond strength test
  • bond strength value

  • Selected Abstracts


    ONE-YEAR TENSILE BOND STRENGTHS OF TWO SELF-ETCHING PRIMERS TO BOVINE ENAMEL

    JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 4 2004
    John M. Powers PhD
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    Bond Strength of Two Resin Cements on Dentin Using Different Cementation Strategies

    JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 4 2010
    RENATA MARQUES MELO MS
    ABSTRACT Purpose:, This study evaluated the microtensile bond strength of two resin cements to dentin either with their corresponding self-etching adhesives or employing the three-step "etch-and-rinse" technique. The null hypothesis was that the "etch-and-rinse" adhesive system would generate higher bond strengths than the self-etching adhesives. Materials and Methods:, Thirty-two human molars were randomly divided into four groups (N = 32, n = 8/per group): G1) ED Primer self-etching adhesive + Panavia F; G2) All-Bond 2 "etch-and-rinse" adhesive + Panavia F; G3) Multilink primer A/B self-etching adhesive + Multilink resin cement; G4) All-Bond 2 + Multilink. After cementation of composite resin blocks (5 × 5 × 4 mm), the specimens were stored in water (37°C, 24 hours), and sectioned to obtain beams (±1 mm2 of adhesive area) to be submitted to microtensile test. The data were analyzed using 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (, = 0.05). Results:, Although the cement type did not significantly affect the results (p = 0.35), a significant effect of the adhesive system (p = 0.0001) was found on the bond strength results. Interaction terms were not significant (p = 0.88751). The "etch-and-rinse" adhesive provided significantly higher bond strength values (MPa) with both resin cements (G2: 34.4 ± 10.6; G4: 33.0 ± 8.9) compared to the self-etching adhesive systems (G1: 19.8 ± 6.6; G3: 17.8 ± 7.2) (p < 0.0001). Pretest failures were more frequent in the groups where self-etching systems were used. Conclusion:, Although the cement type did not affect the results, there was a significant effect of changing the bonding strategy. The use of the three-step "etch-and-rinse" adhesive resulted in significantly higher bond strength for both resin cements on dentin. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Dual polymerized resin cements tested could deliver higher bond strength to dentin in combination with "etch-and-rinse" adhesive systems as opposed to their use in combination with self-etching adhesives. (J Esthet Restor Dent 22:262,269, 2010) [source]


    Microtensile Bond Strength of Luting Materials to Coronal and Root Dentin

    JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 3 2005
    RICARDO WALTER DDS
    ABSTRACT Purpose:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (,TBS) of two dual-cured resin cements and a glass ionomer cement to coronal dentin versus root dentin. Materials and Methods: RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) and Panavia F (Kuraray Medical Inc., Tokyo, Japan) were the resin cements used and FujiCEM (GC Corp., Tokyo, Japan) was the glass ionomer cement used. Once separated, the labial coronal and root surfaces of six bovine incisors were ground with 600-grit SiC papers to expose middle dentin. Then, the dentin surfaces were treated following the manufacturers'instructions and a 1 mm thick layer of each material was applied to the flattened coronal and root surfaces. Each material was cured following the manufacturers'recommendations and a composite buildup was made over the cured luting materials for testing purposes. After 24 hours in water at 37°C, the teeth were sectioned into 1 mm × 1 mm × 6 mm beams and tested for ,TBS. The data were analyzed by one- and two-way analysis of variance and Fisher's Protected Least Squares Differences test (p < .05). Results: The ,TBSs to coronal and root dentin were similar within each cement. Comparing the materials, RelyX Unicem presented the highest ,TBS, followed by Panavia F and FujiCEM, respectively (p < .0001). Conclusions: Although there were differences in ,TBS among the materials tested, no significant differences were found between bond strengths to coronal and root substrates. [source]


    Shear Bond Strength of Enamel Treated with Seven Carbamide Peroxide Bleaching Agents

    JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 4 2004
    ROBERTA TARKAN.
    ABSTRACT Purpose:: Lower average values of bond strength of adhesive systems to enamel bleached with 10% carbamide peroxide agents have been reported, but the effects of higher concentrations of carbamide peroxide bleaching agents are still unknown. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of enamel treated with different concentrations of carbamide peroxide to an adhesive system after a postbleaching period of storage in artificial saliva for 15 days. Materials and Methods: Seven carbamide peroxide bleaching agents with concentrations varying from 10 to 22% were analyzed. A placebo agent was used as a control group. The agents were applied on the enamel fragments for 8 h/d for 42 days. During the remaining time, the specimens were stored in artificial saliva. After that time, the fragments were stored individually in artificial saliva for 15 days. An adhesive system was used to bond resin-based composite cylinders on the enamel surface. Shear bond strength tests were performed and the fractured surfaces of the specimens were visually examined with a stereomicroscope at ×30. Results: The analysis of variance did not show differences in shear bond strength among the treatment agents. The fractures for all treatment agents were predominantly adhesive. Conclusion: After 15 days storage in artificial saliva, different concentrations of carbamide peroxide bleaching agents and a placebo agent had the same enamel shear bond strength values. [source]


    Evaluation of the Bond Strength of Denture Base Resins to Acrylic Resin Teeth: Effect of Thermocycling

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 5 2009
    Juliê Marra DDS
    Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thermocycling effects and shear bond strength of acrylic resin teeth to denture base resins. Materials and Methods: Three acrylic teeth (Biotone, Trilux, Ivoclar) were chosen for bonding to four denture base resins: microwave-polymerized (Acron MC), heat-polymerized (Lucitone 550 and QC-20), and light-polymerized (Versyo.bond). Twenty specimens were produced for each denture base/acrylic tooth combination and were divided into two groups (n = 10): without thermocycling (control groups) and thermocycled groups submitted to 5000 cycles between 4 and 60°C. Shear strength tests (MPa) were performed with a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. Statistical analysis of the results was carried out with three-way ANOVA and Bonferroni's multiple comparisons post hoc analysis for test groups (,= 0.05). Results: The shear bond strengths of Lucitone/Biotone, Lucitone/Trilux, and Versyo/Ivoclar specimens were significantly decreased by thermocycling, compared with the corresponding control groups (p < 0.05). The means of Acron/Ivoclar and Lucitone/Ivoclar specimens increased after thermocycling (p < 0.05). The highest mean shear bond strength value was observed with Lucitone/Biotone in the control group (14.54 MPa) and the lowest with QC-20/Trilux in the thermocycled group (3.69 MPa). Conclusion: Some acrylic tooth/denture base resin combinations can be more affected by thermocycling; effects vary based upon the materials used. [source]


    Microtensile Bond Strength and Impact Energy of Fracture of CAD-Veneered Zirconia Restorations

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 3 2009
    Moustafa N. Aboushelib DDS
    Abstract Purpose: With state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology, the fabrication of large and complex zirconia frameworks is just a click away. On the other hand, veneering of the frameworks is still operator-dependent. The aim of this work was to evaluate CAD veneering of zirconia restorations in terms of zirconia veneer bond strength and impact energy of fracture in a step towards complete automation of the fabrication process. Materials and Methods: A new CAD/CAM system was used to fabricate a resin replica of the esthetic ceramic required to veneer a zirconia framework. The replica was seated on the zirconia framework and further processed using press-on technology. The bond strength between zirconia and the CAD veneer was evaluated using microtensile bond strength test. The impact energy of fracture of the specimens was also investigated. Manually layered zirconia specimens served as a control (,= 0.05). Results: There was no significant difference in the microtensile bond strength between zirconia and either of the used veneers (39 MPa). Even though the impact energy of fracture of the CAD-veneered and manually layered specimens was almost identical (0.13 J), the former demonstrated a cohesive fracture of the veneer, while the latter failed by delamination of the veneer ceramic. Conclusion: CAD veneering is a reliable method for veneering zirconia restorations. [source]


    Making Use of Bond Strength and Steric Hindrance in Nanoscale "Synthesis",

    ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE, Issue 50 2009
    Yanhu Wei Dr.
    Die chemischen Konzepte Bindungsstärke und sterische Hinderung werden auf den Nanometerbereich erweitert, um ,Reaktionen" von Kompositnanopartikeln zu primitiven ,Nanomolekülen" genau definierter Form und Größe zu steuern. Dabei wird das Zusammenspiel zwischen der Stärke der Bindung zwischen den reaktiven Partikeldomänen und den auf der Sperrigkeit der nichtreaktiven Teile beruhenden Entropieeffekten genutzt. [source]


    Verbundverhalten von vorgespannten Litzen in UHPC

    BETON- UND STAHLBETONBAU, Issue 6 2010
    Teil 1: Versuche zur Verbundfestigkeit und zur Übertragungslänge
    Spannbeton; Versuche; Bewehrung; Baustoffe Abstract Ultra-Hochfester Beton (UHPC = Ultra-High Performance Concrete) ist hervorragend geeignet für vorgespannte Bauteile. Um eine sichere und dennoch wirtschaftliche Bemessung von vorgespannten Trägern mit sofortigem Verbund vornehmen zu können, muss das Verankerungsverhalten der Litzen bekannt sein. Die hohen Verbundfestigkeiten führen zu kurzen Übertragungslängen und verbessern dadurch die Querkrafttragfähigkeit. Bei Vorspannung mit sofortigem Verbund ist eine Mindestbetondeckung entscheidend, um Längsrisse im Verankerungsbereich zu vermeiden, die einen erheblichen Verlust an Verbundfestigkeit und im Extremfall ein Verankerungsversagen zur Folge haben. In diesem Beitrag, der im Rahmen des von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft geförderten Schwerpunktprogramms SPP 1182 entstand, werden die Untersuchungsergebnisse zum Verbundverhalten von Litzen in UHPC vorgestellt. Teil 1 behandelt die experimentellen Untersuchungen und Teil 2 die Herleitung eines Verbundmodells zur Berechnung der Übertragungslänge. Bond Behavior of prestressed Strands in UHPC. Part 1: Tests on Bond Strength and Transfer Length Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is an appropriate construction material for pretensioned girders. To ensure an economic and safe design a detailed knowledge of the behavior of pretensioned strands in the anchorage zone is essential. The dimension of the bond anchorage zone favors the cost-effective design of pretensioned girders, especially when the shear resistance is decisive. However, a minimum concrete cover has to be maintained to avoid splitting cracks in the transmission zone, since they lead to an uncontrolled increase in transfer length and may cause a premature anchorage failure. This paper, which resulted from the priority program SPP 1182 funded by the German Research Foundation, presents the results of investigations on the bond behavior of strands in UHPC. Part 1 deals with the experimental investigations and in part 2 a bond model is derived to design the transfer length. [source]


    Spectroscopic Evidence for a Dinitrogen Complex of Gallium and Estimation of the Ga,N2 Bond Strength.

    CHEMINFORM, Issue 7 2006
    Hans-Joerg Himmel
    Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access the actual ChemInform Abstract, please click on HTML or PDF. [source]


    The Effect of Dowel Space on the Bond Strengths of Fiber Posts

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 3 2007
    Jorge Perdigão DMD
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the degree of mismatch between post space and post diameters on the bond strength of a fiber-reinforced resin post. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two extracted human maxillary central incisors and canines were endodontically treated and assigned to four groups: Group 1 - Canal prepared with a D.T. Light Post #1 drill (control); Group 2 - Canal prepared with a D.T. Light Post #2 drill; Group 3 - Canal prepared with a D.T. Light Post #3 drill; Group 4 - Canal prepared with a Gates Glidden #6 drill. A D.T. Light Post size 1 was then luted into the canal using One-Step Adhesive and Post Cement Hi-X. A push-out test was performed on three sections of each root to measure push-out bond strengths. Data were analyzed with ANOVA and Bonferroni's test at p < 0.05. Two extra teeth for each group were restored in the same fashion and processed for SEM observation. Results: (in MPa): Group 1: 15.7 ± 6.9; Group 2: 14.7 ± 6.5; Group 3: 14.0 ± 5.0; Group 4: 14.0 ± 5.1. The variable "post space" resulted in no statistically significant difference in mean bond strengths (p > 0.05). For the variable "root region," the coronal third (17.5 ± 6.0) resulted in statistically greater mean bond strengths than the apical third (12.3 ± 6.0) at p < 0.008. The middle third (14.0 ± 5.3) resulted in no statistically significant different mean bond strengths from the coronal third at p > 0.119 and from the apical third at p > 0.999. Under the SEM, some areas of the canal system still displayed residual gutta-percha, which resulted in debonding of the interface between the resin cement and dentin. Areas with incomplete dentin hybridization were observed in localized areas of all groups. Conclusions: The diameter of the post space did not affect the push-out bond strengths. Bonding at the coronal level of the root canal is more reliable than bonding at the apical level. The presence of residual gutta-percha and the deficient dentin hybridization may result in deficient seal of the resin,dentin interface. [source]


    Effect of Microwave Disinfection Procedures on Torsional Bond Strengths of Two Hard Chairside Denture Reline Materials

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 6 2006
    Ana Lucia Machado DDS
    Purpose: This study evaluated the potential effects of denture base resin water storage time and an effective denture disinfection method (microwave irradiation at 650 W for 6 minutes) on the torsional bond strength between two hard chairside reline resins (GC Reline and New Truliner) and one heat-polymerizing denture base acrylic resin (Lucitone 199). Materials and Methods: Cylindrical (30 × 3.9 mm) denture base specimens (n= 160) were stored in water at 37°C (2 or 30 days) before bonding. A section (3.0 mm) was removed from the center of the specimens, surfaces prepared, and the reline materials packed into the space. After polymerization, specimens were divided into four groups (n= 10): Group 1 (G1),tests performed after bonding; Group 2 (G2),specimens immersed in water (200 ml) and irradiated twice (650 W for 6 minutes); Group 3 (G3),specimens irradiated daily until seven cycles of disinfection; Group 4 (G4),specimens immersed in water (37°C) for 7 days. Specimens were submitted to a torsional test (0.1 Nm/min), and the torsional strengths (MPa) and the mode of failure were recorded. Data from each reline material were analyzed by a two-way analysis of variance, followed by Neuman-Keuls test (p= 0.05). Results: For both Lucitone 199 water storage periods, before bonding to GC Reline resin, the mean torsional strengths of G2 (2 days,138 MPa; 30 days,132 MPa), G3 (2 days,126 MPa; 30 days,130 MPa), and G4 (2 days,130 MPa; 30 days,137 MPa) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than G1 (2 days,108 MPa; 30 days,115 MPa). Similar results were found for Lucitone 199 specimens bonded to New Truliner resin, with G1 specimens (2 days,73 MPa; 30 days,71 MPa) exhibiting significantly lower mean torsional bond strength (p < 0.05) than G2 (2 day,86 MPa; 30 days,90 MPa), G3 (2 days,82 MPa; 30 days,82 MPa), and G4 specimens (2 days,78 MPa; 30 days,79 MPa). The adhesion of both materials was not affected by water storage time of Lucitone 199 (p > 0.05). GC reline showed a mixed mode of failure (adhesive/cohesive) and New Truliner failed adhesively. Conclusions: Up to seven microwave disinfection cycles did not decrease the torsional bond strengths between the hard reline resins, GC Reline and New Truliner to the denture base resin Lucitone 199. The effect of additional disinfection cycles on reline material may be clinically significant and requires further study. [source]


    An In Vitro Investigation of a Comparison of Bond Strengths of Composite to Etched and Air-Abraded Human Enamel Surfaces

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 1 2006
    G.B. Gray BDS
    Purpose: The purposes of the study were to measure the tensile bond strength of composite resin to human enamel specimens that had been either etched or air-abraded, and to compare the quality of the marginal seal, through the assessment of microleakage, of composite resin to human enamel specimens that had been either etched or air-abraded. Materials and Methods: Thirty mandibular molar teeth were decoronated and sectioned mesio-distally to produce six groups, each containing ten specimens that were embedded in acrylic resin using a jig. In each of the four treatment groups, the specimen surfaces were treated by either abrasion with 27 or 50 ,m alumina at 4 mm or 20 mm distance, and a composite resin was bonded to the treated surfaces in a standardized manner. In the two control groups the specimens were treated with 15 seconds exposure to 36% phosphoric acid gel and then similarly treated before being stored in sterile water for 1 week. All specimens were then subjected to tensile bond strength testing at either 1 or 5 mm/min crosshead speed. For the microleakage study, the degree of dye penetration was measured 32 times for each treatment group, using a neutral methylene blue dye at the interface between composite and either 27 or 50 ,m air-abraded tooth structure or etched enamel surfaces. Results: The mean bond strength values recorded for Group 1 (phosphoric acid etch, 5 mm/min crosshead speed) was 25.4 MPa; Group 2 (phosphoric acid etch, 1 mm/min), 22.2 MPa; Group 3 (27 ,m alumina at 4 mm distance), 16.8 MPa; Group 4 (50 ,m alumina at 4 mm distance), 16.9 MPa; Group 5 (27 ,m alumina at 20 mm distance), 4.2 MPa; and for Group 6 (50 ,m alumina at 20 mm distance) 3.4 MPa. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) demonstrated significant differences among the groups, and a multiple comparison test (Tukey) demonstrated that conventionally etched specimens had a greater bond strength than air-abraded specimen groups. No significant difference in dye penetration could be demonstrated among the groups (p= 0.58). Conclusions: Composite resin applied to enamel surfaces prepared using an acid etch procedure exhibited higher bond strengths than those prepared with air abrasion technology. The abrasion particle size did not affect the bond strength produced, but the latter was adversely affected by the distance of the air abrasion nozzle from the enamel surface. The crosshead speed of the bond testing apparatus had no effect on the bond strengths recorded. The marginal seal of composite to prepared enamel was unaffected by the method of enamel preparation. [source]


    ,- and ,-Bond Strengths in Main Group 3,5 Compounds

    CHEMINFORM, Issue 10 2007
    Daniel J. Grant
    Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract, please click on HTML or PDF. [source]


    Bond Strengths in ChCl3 - and ChOCl3 - (Ch: S, Se, Te): Experiment and Theory.

    CHEMINFORM, Issue 9 2004
    Kim C. Lobring
    Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source]


    Control of Hydrogen Bond Strengths through Push,Pull Effects Triggered by a Remote Reaction Center: A Theoretical Study

    CHEMISTRY - A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, Issue 7 2004
    Tsong-Song Hwang Dr.
    Abstract In an effort to manipulate the bond strengths of hydrogen bonds, we have studied a three-component chemical system consisting of a reaction center, a conjugated bridge, and a hydrogen-bonding site. Protonation of the reaction center triggers intramolecular charge transfer from the hydrogen-bonding site, altering its affinity to bind to an acceptor. Previously, we had found that this communication (signal transduction) between the reaction center and the hydrogen-bonding site does not necessarily die out with increasing length of the conjugated bridge. In certain cases, this signal transduction is maintained,and even amplified,over long distances (I. Chao, T.-S. Hwang, Angew. Chem.2001, 113, 2775,2777; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.2001, 40, 2703,2705). In this study we report the results of an extensive theoretical investigation of this problem to provide insights into this intriguing phenomenon. In the systems we investigated it was found that the push,pull process between the hydrogen-bonding site and the protonatable reaction center was mediated with the greatest facility by conjugated bridges with low-lying , and ,* orbitals. [source]


    Polymerization stress, flow and dentine bond strength of two resin-based root canal sealers

    INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 10 2009
    S. F. C. Souza
    Abstract Aim, To compare two resin-based root canal sealers (AH Plus and dual cure Epiphany) in terms of flow, polymerization stress and bond strength to dentine. Methodology, Flow was evaluated by measuring the diameter of uncured discs of sealer (0.5 mL) after 7 min compression (20N) between two glass plates (n = 5). Polymerization stress was monitored for 60 min in 1-mm thick discs bonded to two glass rods (Ø = 5 mm) attached to a universal testing machine (n = 3). Bond strength was analyzed through micropush-out test (n = 10) and failure mode was examined with scanning electron microscope (100× and 2500×). Data were statistically analyzed using the Student's t -test (, = 0.05). Results, Polymerization stress was 0.32 ± 0.07 MPa for Epiphany self-cure, 0.65 ± 0.08 MPa for Epiphany light-cure and zero for AH Plus (P < 0.05). Flow data and bond strength values were 30.9 ± 1.1, 28.6 ± 0.7 mm and 6.3 ± 5.3, 17.8 ± 7.5 MPa for Epiphany and AH Plus, respectively (P < 0.001). Failure mode was predominantly cohesive in the sealer for both materials. Conclusions, Epiphany had higher flow and polymerization stress and lower bond strength values to dentine than AH Plus. In view of these findings it can be implied that AH Plus would provide a better seal. [source]


    Bond strength of AH Plus and Epiphany sealers on root dentine irradiated with 980 nm diode laser

    INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 9 2008
    E. Alfredo
    Abstract Aim, To evaluate the bond strength of AH Plus and Epiphany sealers to human root canal dentine irradiated with a 980 nm diode laser at different power and frequency parameters, using the push-out test. Methodology, Sixty canine roots were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction to provide 4-mm-thick dentine discs that had their root canals prepared with a tapered bur and irrigated with sodium hypochlorite, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and distilled water. The specimens were assigned to five groups (n = 12): one control (no laser) and four experimental groups that were submitted to 980 nm diode laser irradiation at different power (1.5 and 3.0 W) and frequency (continuous wave and 100 Hz) parameters. Half of specimens in each group had their canals filled with AH Plus sealer and half with Epiphany. The push-out test was performed and data (MPa) were analysed statistically by anova and Tukey's test (P < 0.05). The specimens were split longitudinally and examined under SEM to assess the failure modes after sealer displacement. Results, The specimens irradiated with the diode laser and filled with AH Plus had significantly higher bond strength values (8.69 ± 2.44) than those irradiated and filled with Epiphany (3.28 ± 1.58) and the nonirradiated controls (3.86 ± 0.60). The specimens filled with Epiphany did not differ significantly to each other or to the control (1.75 ± 0.69). There was a predominance of adhesive failures at Epiphany,dentine interface (77%) and mixed failures at AH Plus,dentine interface (67%). Conclusions, The 980 nm diode laser irradiation of root canal dentine increased the bond strength of AH Plus sealer, but did not affect the adhesion of Epiphany sealer. [source]


    Evaluation of a new fiber-reinforced resin composite

    JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH, Issue 1 2006
    S. Suzuki
    Abstract Efficacy of the usage of an experimental fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) on mechanical properties of an indirect composite was investigated by means of three-point bending and Charpy impact tests. Bond strength between the FRC and the indirect composite was also evaluated by tensile testing. The FRC consisted of a matrix resin with 25% silanized milled glass fiber (11-,m diameter, 150-,m length) and 5% colloidal silica. The values of strain of proportional limit, total strain, and fracture energy of the FRC during the bending test (1.2%, 10.4%, and 41.6 × 10,3 J) were significantly higher than those of the indirect composite (0.1%, 2.5%, and 11.9 × 10,3 J). The impact strengths of the 1-mm specimens with FRC ranged from 15.2 to 15.9 kJ/m2, and were significantly higher than that of the control (3.1 kJ/m2). The 2-mm specimens showed significant difference from the control when the FRC thickness was equal or greater than 0.5 mm. The bond strength after the thermocycling was 15.2 MPa, and all of the specimens exhibited cohesive fracture inside the indirect composite. Based upon the results, it was concluded that the FRC tested in this study improved toughness and impact resistance of the indirect composite. The interfacial bonding between the FRC and the indirect composite was strong enough to prevent delamination. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 2006 [source]


    Characterization and design of interphases in glass fiber reinforced polyproplyene

    POLYMER COMPOSITES, Issue 3 2000
    E. Mäder
    Bond strength between reinforcing fibers and polymer matrices can be controlled in two ways: 1) by intensification of molecular interaction at the interface and 2) by creation of a strong transition layer (interphase) between the components. In this paper, we consider the possibilities of controlling interfacial strength by means of target-oriented variation of structure, thickness and strength of the interphase artificially created between the glass fiber and the polypropylene matrix. The bond strength was measured using a continuously monitored microbond test, including recording the crack length as a function of the load applied. The measured interfacial strengths correlated to the macromechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. The interphase design provided simultaneous increase in the tensile strength and the impact toughness of the composites. [source]


    Bonding abutments to cast metal post/cores: comparison of pre-treatment effects

    JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 2 2003
    H. Kajihara
    summary, Bond strengths were evaluated for (1) metal primer systems when the metal was contaminated by a dentin conditioner and (2) a dentin adhesive system when dentin was contaminated by metal primers. Disc specimens were cast in a silver,palladium,copper,gold (Ag,Pd,Cu,Au) alloy and dentin specimens were prepared by grinding the labial surface of bovine teeth. Specimens were treated with (1) metal primer alone, (2) dentin conditioner alone, (3) metal primer followed by dentin conditioner and (4) dentin conditioner followed by metal primer. A resin cement was poured into a mould over a restricted bonding area and allowed to set. Metal specimens were shear stressed to failure after thermocycling (4,60 °C; 20 000 cycles). Dentin specimens were stressed in the same manner after 24 h of immersion in 37 °C water. The results were compiled and analysed by anova. Data for dentin specimens treated with dentin conditioner only or with the combination of dentin conditioner and metal primer were not significantly different, statistically. Post-thermocycled groups indicated that bond strengths to the alloy significantly decreased (P < 0·05) when the primed metal surface was contaminated with dentin conditioner regardless of the timing of its application. [source]


    Implant Surface Modification Using Laser Guided Coatings: In Vitro Comparison of Mechanical Properties

    JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 5 2008
    Asvin Vasanthan DDS
    Abstract Purpose: Plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated implants show failures along the coating,substrate interface due to poor bond strength. We analyzed HA coatings obtained by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and compared them to commercially used plasma-sprayed coatings with respect to their bond strength to titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), as well as surface roughness alterations produced by each of the two deposition methods. Materials and Methods: Twelve titanium alloy disks were plasma-sprayed under commercial implant coating conditions, and 24 titanium alloy disks were coated using PLD. All coatings were characterized by the presence of the different calcium phosphate (CaP) phases. The plasma-sprayed coatings (n = 12) were predominantly HA, and the pulsed laser-deposited coatings were hydroxydyapatite (n = 12) and HA coating with a tetra calcium phosphate (TTCP) phase (n = 12). The surface roughness was analyzed before and after the coating processes to assess roughness changes to the surface by the coatings. The adhesive bond strengths of these coatings to the substrate titanium alloy was tested and compared. Scheffé's test was used to analyze the statistical significance of the data. Results: The surface roughness alteration following PLD was a decrease of 0.2 ,m, whereas following plasma spraying the decrease was 1.0 ,m. Bond strengths were as follows [mean (SD) in MPa]: pulsed laser-deposited HA coatings: 68.3 (17.8); pulsed laser-deposited HA with tetra-CaP: 55.2 (21.1); plasma-sprayed HA 17.0 (2.8). The multivariate Scheffé's test revealed that HA coatings obtained by PLD had significantly increased bond strengths compared with the plasma sprayed ones (p, 0.05). Conclusions: HA coatings obtained by PLD showed greater adherence to titanium alloy. PLD offers an alternative method to produce thinner coatings with better adherence properties, along with precise control over the deposition process. [source]


    Bond strengths between composite resin and auto cure glass ionomer cement using the co-cure technique

    AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, Issue 2 2006
    GM Knight
    Abstract Background: The clinical technique for sandwich restorations prescribes etching initially set auto cure glass ionomer cement (GIC) prior to placing a layer of resin bond to develop a weak mechanical bond between composite resin and GIC. Co-curing a resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) bond and composite resin to GIC may create a chemical bond and improve the bond strengths between these two materials. Methods: A total of 48 specimens were prepared, 12 in each of four categories. Capsulated GIC was placed into a mould and allowed to set for four minutes, etched for five seconds followed by placement of a resin bond and photo cured for five seconds over which a composite resin was puddled onto the resin bond and photo cured for 10 seconds. Capsulated GIC was placed into a mould and allowed to set for four minutes after which a sample of RMGIC (Riva LC) was prepared using twice the liquid powder ratio and painted over the surface of the set GIC using a micro brush. An increment of composite resin was added over the RMGIC and both materials were photo co-cured for 10 seconds. Capsulated GIC was placed into a mould and RMGIC (Riva LC) that had been prepared using twice the liquid powder was brushed over the GIC (prior to initial set) followed by the placement of a layer of composite resin and photo co-cured for 10 seconds. Capsulated GIC was placed into a mould and RMGIC (Fuji II LC) that had been prepared using twice the liquid powder was brushed over the GIC (prior to initial set) followed by the placement of a layer of composite resin and photo co-cured for 10 seconds. Shear testing of each of the samples was carried out and specimens were examined to determine the nature of the fracture. Selected samples were prepared for SEM investigation to observe the interfaces between the GIC and composite resin. Results: There were significantly lower bond strengths (P < 0.05) amongst samples that had been etched and bonded (2.42MPa) compared to the other samples that had been co-cure bonded with RMGIC (6.48,7.05MPa). There were no significant differences amongst the bond strengths of the samples co-cure bonded with RMGIC. Specimens prepared by the ,etch and bond' technique failed adhesively and co-cured specimens failed cohesively within the GIC. SEM investigation showed chemical bonds between RMGIC bond and GIC and composite resin. Conclusions: The co-cured RMGIC bonding system eliminates several placement steps and produces a significantly stronger chemical bond between GIC and composite resin than the ,etch and bond' technique. RMGIC bond and composite resin may be co-cured to GIC either before or after initial set has occurred. [source]


    Effect of sodium ascorbate on bond strength of different adhesive systems to NaOCl-treated dentin

    AUSTRALIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 1 2010
    Cigdem Celik dds
    Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sodium ascorbate on bond strength of different adhesive systems to NaOCl-treated dentin. Eighty extracted molar teeth were used in the study. The buccal enamel surfaces were removed to obtain a flat dentin surface. The teeth were mounted in self-curing resin and dentin surfaces were irrigated with NaOCl for 10 min. Half of the specimens were treated with sodium ascorbate for 10 min. The teeth were randomly assigned to four subgroups according to the adhesive systems used (Clearfil SE Bond, Clearfil Tri-S Bond, Adper Prompt-L-Pop, Adper Single Bond 2). Bond strengths were determined with a Universal Testing Machine, at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Data were statistically analysed using anova at a significance level of 0.05. Two-way anova revealed that the effect of sodium ascorbate application on bond strength of adhesive systems to NaOCl-treated dentin was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The bond strength results were significantly influenced by the application of sodium ascorbate (P < 0.05) and there was a significant difference between the adhesive systems (P < 0.05). Although statistically significant differences were not demonstrated in all adhesive resin groups, sodium ascorbate application after NaOCl treatment improved the bond strength values. [source]


    Stability of Anion Binding with Monomers of a Cationic Surfactant

    CHEMPHYSCHEM, Issue 6 2008
    Anna Jakubowska Dr.
    Competitive binding: Electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry is used to probe the binding ability of different anions with a cationic surfactant. Bond strengths are estimated from plots of the intensity of the peak assigned to a given complex ion in the mass spectrum versus the cone voltage applied to induce the abstraction of the counterions from the monomers (see graph). [source]


    Evaluation of tooth-fragment reattachment: a clinical and laboratory study

    DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, Issue 4 2010
    Yucel Yilmaz
    Materials and Methods:, The clinical study was conducted on 43 fractured incisors: 22 uncomplicated crown fractures (Group A) and 21 complicated crown fractures (Group B). The 43 incisal fragments: 23 were kept dry for 47 h and 20 were kept wet for 24 h by the patients before they were reattached. The fragments were kept in 0.9% saline solution for 30 min before reattachment. The fragments in Group A were reattached using a dentin bonding agent, a flowable and a hybrid resin composite, whereas the fragments in Group B were reattached to the tooth remnant after a pulpotomy was performed. The laboratory study was conducted on 56 extracted incisors. Teeth were divided equally into four groups: Group I , Uncomplicated crown fracture + wet medium; Group II , Uncomplicated crown fracture + dry medium; Group III , Complicated crown fracture + wet medium, and Group IV , Complicated crown fracture + dry medium. The fragments were then reattached in a manner that was similar to that used in the clinical study. The restored teeth were then re-fractured. All data were analyzed statistically. Results: In the clinical study, the restored teeth were followed up for 2 years. Neither the type of trauma nor the storage medium had any significant effect on the survival, color, and bond strength of the restored teeth when assessed in the clinical and laboratory study. The color disharmony that was encountered initially in restored teeth resolved significantly on its own accord within 12 months after reattachment of the fragment. Conclusion: Fragment reattachment can be used to treat fractured teeth successfully in children and adolescents. [source]


    Role of preliminary etching for one-step self-etch adhesives

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 5 2010
    Michael Taschner
    Taschner M, Nato F, Mazzoni A, Frankenberger R, Krämer N, Di Lenarda R, Petschelt A, Breschi L. Role of preliminary etching for one-step self-etch adhesives. Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 118: 517,524. © 2010 Eur J Oral Sci The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of preliminary phosphoric acid etching of enamel and dentine before the application of two, one-step self-etch adhesive systems. The systems were applied onto acid-etched or smear-layer-covered enamel and dentine. The treatment groups were as follows: group 1, Adper Easy Bond (3M ESPE) on etched substrate; group 2, Adper Easy Bond (control); group 3, iBond Self-Etch (Heraeus Kulzer) on etched substrate; and group 4, iBond Self-Etch (control). Enamel and dentine bond strengths were calculated using microshear and microtensile bond-strength tests. Additional specimens were prepared to evaluate nanoleakage at the dentine,adhesive interface and were investigated using light microscopy or transmission electron microscopy. Both adhesives demonstrated higher microshear bond strengths when enamel was pre-acid-etched with phosphoric acid (Adper Easy Bond 28.7 ± 4.8 MPa; iBond Self-Etch 19.7 ± 3.6 MPa) compared with controls (Adper Easy Bond 19.2 ± 3.3 MPa; iBond Self-Etch 17.5 ± 2.7 MPa) and increased microtensile bond strength when applied on acid-etched (Adper Easy Bond 35.8 ± 5.7 MPa; iBond Self-Etch 24.3 ± 7.9 MPa) vs. smear-layer-covered dentine (Adper Easy Bond 26.9 ± 6.2 MPa; iBond Self-Etch 17.6 ± 4.3 MPa). Adper Easy Bond showed lower nanoleakage than iBond Self-Etch, irrespective of preliminary etching. The results of this study support the use of phosphoric acid etching before the application of one-step self-etch adhesive systems. [source]


    Influence of contamination on resin bond strength to nano-structured alumina-coated zirconia ceramic

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 4 2010
    Shanchuan Zhang
    Zhang S, Kocjan A, Lehmann F, Kosma, T, Kern M. Influence of contamination on resin bond strength to nano-structured alumina-coated zirconia ceramic. Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 118: 396,403. © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 Eur J Oral Sci The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of contamination and subsequent cleaning on the bond strength and durability of an adhesive resin to nano-structured alumina-coated zirconia ceramic. Zirconia ceramic disks were coated with nano-structured alumina, utilizing the hydrolysis of aluminum nitride powder. After immersion in saliva or the use of a silicone disclosing agent, specimens were cleaned with phosphoric acid etching or with tap water rinsing only. Uncontaminated specimens served as controls. Plexiglas tubes filled with composite resin were bonded with a phosphate monomer [10-methacryloxydecyl-dihydrogenphosphate (MDP)]-containing resin (Panavia 21). Subgroups of eight specimens each were stored in distilled water at 37°C, either for 3 d without thermal cycling (TC) or for 150 d with 37,500 thermal cycles from 5 to 55°C. The tensile bond strength (TBS) was determined using a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 2 mm min,1. The topography of the debonded surface was scrutinized for fractographic features, utilizing both optical and scanning electron microscopy. The TBS to uncontaminated nano-structured alumina-coated zirconia ceramic was durable, while contamination significantly reduced the TBS. Phosphoric acid cleaning was effective in removal of saliva contamination from the coated bonding surface but was not effective in removal of the silicone disclosing agent. Nano-structured alumina coating improves resin bonding to zirconia ceramic and eliminates the need for air-abrasion before bonding. [source]


    Enamel microhardness and bond strengths of self-etching primer adhesives

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 2 2010
    Olabisi A. Adebayo
    Adebayo OA, Burrow MF, Tyas MJ, Adams GG, Collins ML. Enamel microhardness and bond strengths of self-etching primer adhesives. Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 118: 191,196. © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 Eur J Oral Sci The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between enamel surface microhardness and microshear bond strength (,SBS). Buccal and lingual mid-coronal enamel sections were prepared from 22 permanent human molars and divided into two groups, each comprising the buccal and lingual enamel from 11 teeth, to analyze two self-etching primer adhesives (Clearfil SE Bond and Tokuyama Bond Force). One-half of each enamel surface was tested using the Vickers hardness test with 10 indentations at 1 N and a 15-s dwell time. A hybrid resin composite was bonded to the other half of the enamel surface with the adhesive system assigned to the group. After 24 h of water storage of specimens at 37º°C, the ,SBS test was carried out on a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 1 mm min,1 until bond failure occurred. The mean ,SBS was regressed on the mean Vickers hardness number (VHN) using a weighted regression analysis in order to explore the relationship between enamel hardness and ,SBS. The weights used were the inverse of the variance of the ,SBS means. Neither separate correlation analyses for each adhesive nor combined regression analyses showed a significant correlation between the VHN and the ,SBS. These results suggest that the ,SBS of the self-etch adhesive systems are not influenced by enamel surface microhardness. [source]


    Micro-shear bond strengths and etching efficacy of a two-step self-etching adhesive system to fluorosed and non-fluorosed enamel

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 2 2009
    Kanako Shida
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the micro-shear bond strengths and the etching efficacy of a two-step self-etching adhesive system to fluorosed and non-fluorosed enamel. The extracted teeth, obtained from Australian and Japanese patients, were classified according to the severity of fluorosis, using the Thylstrup & Fejerskov index (TFI). Australian teeth were classified as mildly fluorosed (TFI = 1,3), whereas Japanese teeth were classified as non-fluorosed (TFI = 0). Resin composite was bonded to 20 enamel samples using Clearfil SE bond. The bonded samples were stressed at a crosshead speed of 1 mm min,1 to determine the micro-shear bond strength. To examine the etching efficacy of primer on fluorosed and non-fluorosed enamel, the enamel-surface pH values were directly measured using a micro pH sensor. The non-fluorosed enamel showed significantly higher bond strengths compared with the fluorosed enamel. There was a statistical difference between fluorosed and non-fluorosed enamel regarding the surface pH change before and after application of the Clearfil SE bond primer. The results from this study suggest that water fluoridation has an effect on the acid resistance of enamel surfaces when treated with a two-step self-etching adhesive system and that this effect leads to reduced bond strengths. [source]


    Effect of dentin conditioning on dentin permeability and micro-shear bond strength

    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 6 2007
    Danuchit Banomyong
    The purpose of this study was to compare fluid flow rates across dentin surfaces treated with four conditioners. The effect of conditioning on the micro-shear bond strengths of glass ionomer cement (Fuji IX GP) and resin-based adhesives (Single Bond 2 or Clearfil SE Bond) were also investigated. Under a simulated pressure of 1.3 kPa, two dentin conditioners, phosphoric acid, and a self-etching primer were applied to the dentin surfaces. Dentinal fluid flows at baseline and after conditioning were recorded for 15 min each. The conditioned surfaces were examined using a scanning electron microscope. The micro-shear bond strengths of the glass ionomer cement and of the resin-based adhesives bonded to conditioned dentin surfaces were evaluated while simulated intrapulpal pressure was maintained at 0 or 1.3 kPa. Only the dentin surface etched with phosphoric acid showed a significant increase in permeability. Micro-shear bond strengths of Fuji IX GP were not affected by conditioning the dentin surfaces or by bonding at different intrapulpal pressures (0 or 1.3 kPa). The effects on bond strengths of resin-based adhesives depended on the system used. The simulated positive intrapulpal pressure during bonding significantly affected the adherence of Single Bond 2, whereas Clearfil SE Bond was unaffected. [source]