Tensile strength of enamel-resin-metal joints

This study evaluated the tensile strength of enamel-resin-metal joints formed with four adhesive systems for attaching resin-bonded FPDs. Groups of 10 cast alloy cylinders were blasted with 50 microns alumina, washed, and prepared for bonding according to the resin as follows: (1) Panavia Ex with no treatment, (2) Super-Bond oxidized for 2 minutes with potassium permanganate in sulphuric acid, (3) Conclude electrolytically etched, and (4) ABC conditioned with primer. The cylinders were bonded to etched human enamel and after 24 hours in water at 37 degrees C the tensile strengths of the joints were recorded. Joint failure was examined under a stereomicoscope and a scanning electron microscope. The results demonstrated that the adhesive system influenced the tensile strength and mode of failure of the joints.