title: Gluma dentin adhesive: effectiveness and shelf life.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness and shelf life of a commercially available glutaraldehyde/methacrylate dentin adhesive (Gluma). The measurement of marginal contraction gaps in 320 cavities restored over a period of 415 days was the basis for these determinations. The results showed that Gluma dentin adhesive was more effective with one of the two composite restorative materials used for the study, and that the shelf life of Gluma exceeded 415 days.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chantler
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Soh
mesh_terms: D000447:Aldehydes; D003738:Dental Cements; D005976:Glutaral; D006801:Humans; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000447:Aldehydes; D003738:Dental Cements; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; C044372:Gluma; D005976:Glutaral