Biomaterials/Adhesives Review Flashcards
What part of the tooth has predictable bonding?
Enamel
_______% phosphoric acid is most effective for enamel retention
30-40%
What does etching enamel remove?
10 um enamel
How long should etch be placed on enamel for?
15 sec prior to rinsing
What does etching create?
Porous layer 5-50 microns deep
Why should you rinse after etching?
For 10 sec to remove acid and leave enamel surface clean for bonding
Etching _______ the surface free energy to _______ the surface tension of bonding material
raises; exceed
What is the function of the spaces that etch produces?
spaces where resin can penetrate to form
resin tags
Where is mechanical interlocking formed in etch?
Between polymerized resin and porosities in etched enamel
What do you apply after etching?
Bond agent resin (low viscosity)
Where does bond agent resin flow into after being applied?
Microporosities
What does bond agent polymerize into?
Micromechanical bond
Describe the bond strength of the incisal and middle third of enamel
Predictable and strong
Describe the bond strength of the cervical enamel
- Less strong
- Shorter and fewer enamel tags
- Due to presence of prismless enamel
What is the bond strength of perpendicular enamel (enamel rods)?
25 MPa