Chemical surface modification of lithium disilicate needles of a silica-based ceramic after HF-etching and ultrasonic bath cleaning: impact on the chemical bonding with silane

• Main Authors: A Poulon-Quintin (Author), F Rouzé l'Alzit (Author), E Ogden (Author), A Large (Author), C Bertrand (Author), M Bartala (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions - Peertechz Publications, 2022-10-18.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Recommendations to obtain the best bonding to silica-based ceramics are to prepare its surface by hydrofluoric-acid HF etching and regular application of a silane. This study investigated how the HF-etching followed by ultrasonic water bath cleaning or by an additional phosphoric acid treat...