Composite rebonding to stainless steel metal using different bonding agents

Author(s): T Al-Shalan, M Till, R Feigal
Journal: AAPD Journal
Volume (number): 19:4
Month, Year: 1997
Major topic: Crowns and Alloys
Minor topic(s): Rebonding to SSC’s
Type of Article: In Vitro Study
Main Purpose: Test tensile strength of different bonding agents when used to rebond composite to stainless steel
Overview of method of research: Each bonding agent used on non-mechanically prepared and mechanically repaired metal strips, composite cured to strip, and Ingstron machine used to test tensile strengths.
Findings: Composite can be bonded effectively to SS metal using a bonding agent. Bond strength of all rebonding systems was greater than the original commercially produced bond. Highest bond strength = Caulk’s, lowest = Ellman. No significant difference was found between mechanically prepared and unprepared groups.
Key points/Summary : We can rebond to our SSC’s if the facing comes off! No need to use silane, just etch, bond, and composite. No need to prepare surface – it just needs to be clean. The only trick around here is finding a composite shade that is opaque enough to match the NuSmile facing material.
Assessment of article: Good summary.