Journal article
Microscopy investigations. Techniques, results, limitations
American journal of dentistry, Vol.13(Spec No), pp.3D-18D
11/01/2000
PMID: 11763917
Abstract
This paper critically reviews current microscopy techniques that are used to image resin-dentin interfaces and more in particular to investigate the process of hybridization and resin-tag formation. A short description of the four most commonly used microscopy techniques with their necessary specimen-preparation methodology is provided along with a discussion of their possibilities, limitations and potential artifact formation. With this critical appraisal on microscopy techniques available to study adhesive interfaces, it is hoped to encourage the use of high-resolution analytical tools to further elucidate the mechanisms of bonding at the ultra-structural level. Besides ultra-morphologic characterization, more research should be devoted to study the chemical and physical properties of resin-dentin bonds. The final objective of such fundamental research should be to establish a more durable and reliable adhesive restorative technique.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Microscopy investigations. Techniques, results, limitations
- Creators
- B Van MeerbeekM VargasS InoueY YoshidaJ PerdigãoP LambrechtsG Vanherle
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of dentistry, Vol.13(Spec No), pp.3D-18D
- PMID
- 11763917
- ISSN
- 0894-8275
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/01/2000
- Academic Unit
- Family Dentistry
- Record Identifier
- 9984367642302771
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