OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of dentin pretreatment and temperature on the bond strength of a universal adhesive system to dentin. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ninety-six extracted non-carious human third molars were randomly divided into 12 groups (n=8) according to Scotchbond Universal Adhesive (SbU) applied in self-etch (SE) and etch-and-rinse (ER) mode, adhesive temperature (20°C or 37°C) a...

objective: this study evaluated the influence of storage time on micro-shear bond strength of two self-etching materials to enamel and dentin. materials and methods: human third molar teeth were sectioned to 1.5 mm thick beams and randomly divided into 2 groups. in group i, se bond and in group ii, tri-s bond was used to bond a composite rod (ap-x) to each treated surface. specimens were prepar...

Composites are being used extensively in several engineering applications. However, the efficiency of the joints used in joining composites and metals can be improved. To move towards a sustainable and environment friendly future, natural fibre composite material was used. Towards the above objective, research work was carried out for the assembly between a composite and aluminium. Three differ...

The durability of adhesive joints is of special concern in structural applications and moisture has been identified as one of the major factors affecting joint durability. This is especially important in applications where joints are exposed to varying environmental conditions throughout their life. This paper presents a methodology to predict the stresses in adhesive joints under cyclic moistu...

We have investigated the effectiveness and safety of a newly developed biological adhesive for repair of meniscal tear. The adhesive was composed of disuccinimidyl tartrate (DST) as a crosslinker and human serum albumin (HSA) as a hardener. To determine adequate concentration, bonding strength was measured using a tensiometer 5 min after applying the adhesive on the avascular zone tear of porci...

objective: this study evaluated the effect of saliva contamination during bonding procedures without removing saliva on shear dentin bond strength of three adhesive generations when rubber dam isolation is not feasible. materials and methods: flat superficial dentin surfaces of seventy-two extracted human molars were randomly divided into three groups (a: scotch bond mp plus (sbmp), b: single b...

Purpose This study evaluated the effects of different adhesive systems on repair bond strength of aged resin composites. Materials and Methods Ninety composite discs were built and half of them were subjected to thermal aging. Aged and non-aged specimens were repaired with resin composite using three different adhesive systems; a two-step self-etch adhesive, a two-step total-etch adhesive and...

Aim: To assess the influence of two adhesive systems on the bond strength of the restorative material to enamel and dentin after bleaching. Materials and method: 60 non-carious extracted premolar teeth after bleaching with 40% Hydrogen peroxide were divided into four groups based on type of adhesive system used and the tooth surface i.e. enamel and dentin used for bonding. G1ET and G3DT were re...