Effect of test method on the bond strength of a silicone resilient denture lining material

The purpose of this study was to compare the peel, tensile, and shear bond strength values of a commonly used heat-cured denture soft-lining material (Molloplast-B) bonded to a polymethyl methacrylate denture base material. A further purpose was to evaluate the effect of liner thickness and deformation rate on the bond strength. Results showed that recorded failure and the mode of specimen failure are affected by the type of the test method. The highest tensile and shear strengths were obtained by specimens having the lowest liner thickness. The deformation rate had a significant effect on Molloplast-B tensile and shear strengths. Bond strength results must be interpreted with caution. Cohesive failure of soft lining material during testing provides information regarding the material itself instead of an accurate measure of bond strength.