Relationship between bond strength tests and other in vitro phenomena
Abstract Objectives The objective of this manuscript is to outline the relationship between bond strength tests of adhesive materials and other in vitro phenomena by reviewing the literature generated over…
Direct comparison of the bond strength results of the different test methods: A critical literature review
Abstract Objective The goal of this paper is to undertake a literature search collecting all dentin bond strength data obtained for six adhesives with four tests (shear, microshear, tensile and…
Review of the fracture toughness approach
Abstract Dental adhesives are usually tested in shear or tension even though neither of these approaches measures the local stress triggering failure. Because the stress level varies extensively over the…
Adhesion to tooth structure: A critical review of “micro” bond strength test methods
Abstract The objective of this paper is to critically review the literature regarding the mechanics, geometry, load application and other testing parameters of “micro” shear and tensile adhesion tests, and…
Dentin bonding—Variables related to the clinical situation and the substrate treatment
Abstract The wetness of dentin surfaces, the presence of pulpal pressure, and the thickness of dentin are extremely important variables during bonding procedures, especially when testing bond strength of adhesive…
Adhesion to tooth structure: A critical review of “macro” test methods
Abstract Objectives Bond strength between adhesive systems and the tooth structure is influenced by a large number of variables, which makes the comparison among studies virtually impossible. Also, failure often…
Variables related to materials and preparing for bond strength testing irrespective of the test protocol
Abstract Introduction Resin bonding can be compared to making a sandwich with the tooth on one side and the restoration on the other, a layer of bonding resin is applied…
A review of adhesion science
Abstract Objective Adhesion or cohesion includes an adherend, adhesive, and intervening interface. Adhesive joints may include one or more interfaces. Adhesion science focuses on understanding the materials properties associated with…
Introduction to and outcomes of the conference on adhesion in dentistry
The Academy of Dental Materials held its annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, USA, on October 29–31, 2009. The full title of the meeting was Adhesion in Dentistry – Analyzing Bond…
