Abstract
In this study, we investigated the effect of light irradiation and primer/adhesive application on the polymerization reaction and elastic modulus (E) of self-adhesive resin cement (SAC) through ultrasonic velocity (V) measurements. The V values of longitudinal and shear waves were determined based on the transit time through the specimens and specimen thicknesses, and were used to calculate the E values. Analysis of variance and Tukey tests revealed that V increased rapidly, reaching a plateau at 2,700-2,900 m/s, when the SACs were light-irradiated. However, the increasing rate of V was retarded for the non-irradiated SACs. In addition, when the primer/adhesive was applied, higher E values were obtained after 24 h. Finally, the polymerization behavior of the SACs was affected by light irradiation and primer application, and the use of prime/adhesive might improve mechanical properties. In clinical situations, use of primer/adhesive is recommended for getting proper adhesion.
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