Comparison of the adhesive strength of a BIS-GMA cement to tin-plated and non-tin-plated alloys.

This study compared the tensile bond strengths of two base metal alloys and two noble metal alloys, tin-plated and non-tin-plated, with an adhesive resinous cement. Two tin platers were compared for their effectiveness in enhancing the composite resin-to-metal bond. Cylinders of the alloys were bonded end to end with the adhesive cement, thermocycled for 24 hours, stored in distilled water for 27 days, and tested for tensile bond strength. The mean bond strengths and mode of failure were recorded, and scanning electron micrographs were recorded for subjective evaluation. Significant differences were demonstrated between the non-tin-plated and the tin-plated noble alloys and base metal alloys.