title: Applying composite luting agent ultrasonically: a successful alternative.
abstract: The authors conducted research to determine if sonic vibration affected the viscosity of a composite luting agent. They found that using either an ultrasonic or a sonic scaler can thin composite resin. The thickness of the lute is similar to that resulting from manual loading methods, but it is obtained in much shorter time periods and with lower loads.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, England.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Walmsley
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Lumley
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008348:Manikins; D003765:Models, Dental; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014732:Vibration; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements