Question 149 (part 2) · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Preparing the surface of silicone restorations for adhesive cementing consists in:

1) degreasing the surface with alcohol;
2) etching its internal surface with 9.5% hydrofluoric acid (1 to 5 min);
3) rinsing the surface in alcohol solution or distilled water and drying;
4) silane application;
5) bond and composite cement application.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4,5.
  2. B. 1,2,4,6.
  3. C. 2,3,5.6.
  4. D. all of the above-mentioned.
  5. E. 1,4,5,6.
Hint

Glass-containing ceramics bond through micromechanical retention plus a chemical coupling agent; check whether any listed step is unnecessary.

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