Enamel-Dentin Adhesives, November 2000 CRA Newsletter

In this section, find additional details to these critical questions . . .

1. Can adhesives be classified into four basic types?

    1. 4 types (classifications) of adhesives

2. Which adhesives create the strongest bonds?

    1. 26 adhesives - Bonding Herculite XRV to dentin & cut enamel
    2. 13 adhesives - Bonding 5 materials to dentin & cut enamel
    3. Shear strength test method
    4. Step-by-step application procedures of adhesives
    5. What is a mega-pascal (MPa) anyway?

3. Which adhesives are least expensive to use?

    1. Table of cost per use calculations
    2. Figuring the cost per use of etchant
    3. Graphical ranking of adhesives by cost per use

4. Which adhesives are simplest to use?

    1. Number of critical parts, application steps, and application times
    2. Graph ranking adhesives by number of application steps & application procedure times

5. What is the pH of all the parts of the adhesive systems tested?

    1. pH measurement of each component of adhesives systems tested
    2. Methods of taking pH
    3. Challenges associated with measuring pH of adhesives

6. What happens to shear strength if etchant is omitted with "total etch" systems?

    1. Table of shear strength values of adhesives with and without etchant step

7. Which adhesives need curing before placing the restoration to retain bond strength?

    1. Graph showing differences in bond strength when adhesives are not light cured