Adhesion of periodontal dressings to enamel in vitro.
Adhesion to enamel is an important aspect of periodontal dressing retention. Details of tensile and shear bond strengths are presented for three dressing materials and a positive polycarboxylate control, and the data are discussed with regard to optimum levels of retention. A level of 2 MN/m2 is suggested for shear bond strength, and 1 MN/m2 for tensile bond strength, under the test conditions employed.
D000179:Acrylates; D000268:Adhesiveness; D002710:Chlorhexidine; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D010511:Periodontal Dressings; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D011108:Polymers; D013718:Tensile Strength
D000179:Acrylates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D011108:Polymers; D002710:Chlorhexidine