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Adhesive monomers for porcelain repair
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|September 1, 1989
Summary
This study tested adhesive systems for dental repairs, comparing resin-to-porcelain and resin-to-metal bond strengths. Protocols for intraoral porcelain repair were developed based on bond strength data and clinical experience.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Adhesive Dentistry
Background:
- Intraoral repairs require durable resin-to-substrate bonds.
- Evaluating adhesive systems for bonding resin to porcelain and metal is crucial for clinical success.
- Existing data on bond strengths for these specific intraoral applications may be limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the bond strengths of various adhesive systems for intraoral resin-to-porcelain and resin-to-metal bonding.
- To establish comparative benchmarks using resin bonding to etched bovine enamel.
- To develop evidence-based clinical protocols for intraoral porcelain repair.
Main Methods:
- Testing bond strengths of multiple adhesive systems on porcelain and metal substrates.
- Utilizing etched bovine enamel as a control for bond strength measurements.
- Analyzing data to inform the development of repair protocols.
Main Results:
- Quantified bond strengths for different resin-to-porcelain and resin-to-metal adhesive systems.
- Established comparative bond strength data against a standard dental substrate.
- Identified suitable adhesive systems and repair strategies based on fracture type.
Conclusions:
- Specific adhesive systems demonstrate varying bond strengths for intraoral resin-to-porcelain and resin-to-metal applications.
- Protocols for intraoral porcelain repair can be tailored based on fracture characteristics (porcelain only, porcelain/metal, metal only).
- Clinical recommendations are provided to optimize outcomes for complex intraoral dental restorations.