Question 298 (part 2) · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Composite does not fuse so strongly with metal coping as ceramics. Fusion of metal with composite requires special preparation of surface. Mechanical microretention includes:

1) retention pearls;
2) abrasive blasting;
3) electrochemical etching;
4) pitting corrosion;
5) silanization;
6) silicatisation;
7) tinning.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3,4.
  2. B. 1,2,5,6.
  3. C. 3,4,5,7.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint

Distinguish macroretention, micromechanical surface treatments and chemical or tribochemical bonding methods.

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