title: Adhesion of periodontal dressings to enamel in vitro.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D011108:Polymers; D002710:Chlorhexidine