Resin-to-resin bonding is achieved by impregnation and diffusion of adhesive monomersto adherend resin following polymerization
in situ. Polymer of adhesive is entangled withpolymer of adherend. When pendant double bonds are remaining, copolymerization canoccur. Impregnation of adhesive monomer into adherend polymer is primarily important toobtain stong resin-to-resin bonding.
The bonding is affected characteristics of adherend resin including crosslinking, fillercontent, water sorption and contamination of the surface. Highly crosslinking restrictsmonomer impregnation. Inorganic filler reduces diffusible polymer area at the interface.The adhesion is adversely affected by water sorption and contamination by waxes, proteins, lipids, etc. When affecting factors are well-controlled, however, dental resin canstrongly join to another resin.
In addition, mechanical considerations such as joinning form design are important foradhesion with a higher strength.
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