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Which mechanism of adhesion involves interlocking of the adhesive with irregularities in the surface of the substrate?
Which mechanism of adhesion involves interlocking of the adhesive with irregularities in the surface of the substrate?
- Adsorption adhesion
- Cohesion
- Mechanical adhesion (correct)
- Electrostatic adhesion
What is the term for the attachment of molecules of one substance to the molecules of a different substance when brought into intimate contact?
What is the term for the attachment of molecules of one substance to the molecules of a different substance when brought into intimate contact?
- Adsorption adhesion (correct)
- Electrostatic adhesion
- Cohesion
- Mechanical adhesion
What are the primary forces of bonding in adsorption adhesion?
What are the primary forces of bonding in adsorption adhesion?
- Dipole interaction
- Van der Waals forces
- Hydrogen bonds
- Covalent bonds (correct)
What type of interaction is electrostatic adhesion based on?
What type of interaction is electrostatic adhesion based on?
Which tooth substrate has a high surface energy allowing good wettability?
Which tooth substrate has a high surface energy allowing good wettability?
Which component is considered as the adhesive material that is applied to the tooth substrate?
Which component is considered as the adhesive material that is applied to the tooth substrate?
What is the purpose of enamel etching in adhesive dentistry?
What is the purpose of enamel etching in adhesive dentistry?
What is the role of smear layer in tooth substrate?
What is the role of smear layer in tooth substrate?
How does a good adhesive system in dentistry achieve wetting?
How does a good adhesive system in dentistry achieve wetting?
What is the main characteristic of dentinal fluid in tooth substrate?
What is the main characteristic of dentinal fluid in tooth substrate?
What is the function of adhesive material in dentistry?
What is the function of adhesive material in dentistry?
What is the primary purpose of etching in etch-and-rinse adhesives systems?
What is the primary purpose of etching in etch-and-rinse adhesives systems?
In dental adhesives classification, what is the characteristic of self-etch adhesives systems?
In dental adhesives classification, what is the characteristic of self-etch adhesives systems?
What is the effect of new dentin bonding systems in relation to the smear layer?
What is the effect of new dentin bonding systems in relation to the smear layer?
What is the purpose of phosphoric acid etching in etch-and-rinse adhesives systems?
What is the purpose of phosphoric acid etching in etch-and-rinse adhesives systems?
What are the indications for using resin composites?
What are the indications for using resin composites?
What is the role of smear plugs in tooth substrate?
What is the role of smear plugs in tooth substrate?
What is a disadvantage of resin composites?
What is a disadvantage of resin composites?
When are resin composites contraindicated?
When are resin composites contraindicated?
What is the role of resin composites in periodontal splinting and bonding of orthodontic brackets?
What is the role of resin composites in periodontal splinting and bonding of orthodontic brackets?
What is an advantage of resin composites?
What is an advantage of resin composites?
What is the function of the stabilizer or inhibitor system in resin composites?
What is the function of the stabilizer or inhibitor system in resin composites?
In what type of cavity preparation are resin composites simple and easy to use?
In what type of cavity preparation are resin composites simple and easy to use?
What is the primary function of the coupling agent in resin composites?
What is the primary function of the coupling agent in resin composites?
What is the role of the inorganic filler in resin composites?
What is the role of the inorganic filler in resin composites?
Which type of composite contains photo-sensitive chemical such as camphorquinone?
Which type of composite contains photo-sensitive chemical such as camphorquinone?
What is the primary purpose of the activator/initiator system in resin composites?
What is the primary purpose of the activator/initiator system in resin composites?
In resin composites, large amounts of inorganic fillers cause a marked increase in what property?
In resin composites, large amounts of inorganic fillers cause a marked increase in what property?
What is the main characteristic of macro-filled composites?
What is the main characteristic of macro-filled composites?
What type of resin contains both high and low molecular weight monomers?
What type of resin contains both high and low molecular weight monomers?
Which type of filler is present in micro-filled composites?
Which type of filler is present in micro-filled composites?
What do hybrid resins contain?
What do hybrid resins contain?