Abstract
The effects of blood contamination on microtensile bond strengths between resin interfaces were evaluated. The best decontamination method to re-establish the original resin-resin bond strengths was determined. Findings show that rinsing blood from contaminated surfaces increases the resin-resin bond strengths. The application of an appropriate adhesive was also found to increase the bond strength to control levels.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 184-190 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Dental Materials |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2004 |
Keywords
- Adhesion
- Blood contamination
- Dental materials
- Dentin bonding agent
- Resin composite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Dentistry
- Mechanics of Materials