Effectiveness of a universal adhesive on dentine--an in-vitro study
Henderson, L.; Soh, G.; Chantler, P.
Indian Journal of Dental Research Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research 1(4): 97-101
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-9290 PMID: 2490126 Document Number: 331085
The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a universal bonding agent (Prisma Universal Bond) when used in dentine cavities. The measurement of marginal contraction gaps was the basis for determining the effectiveness of this bonding agent. The use of the bonding agent led to a significant reduction in restoration marginal gaps. Thermocycling of restorations with the bonding agent resulted in a widening of the marginal gaps though this was not significant. It was interesting to note that some thermocycled restorations showed no marginal gaps.