Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
To compare the comparing the tensile bond strength of two different luting cements (Zinc phosphate and Zinc polycarboxylate) used in dentistry Materials & methods: this research included 100 newly extracted maxillary first premolars. All of the specimens were thoroughly cleaned and kept in sterile saline for future use. Following the completion of cavity preparation, all specimens had their impressions taken, and then castings made of type IV dental stones were poured. Casting was done using wax patterns. The castings were then completed, polished, and devested. Following are the three study groups into which all the specimens were split: Group 1 is composed of zinc phosphate, whereas Group 2 is composed of zinc polycarboxylate. The mean tensile strength was assessed using a universal testing machine. Results: Mean tensile strength of specimens of Group 1 and Group 2 was found to be 2.31 MPa and 2.09 MPa respectively. While analysing statistically, significant results were obtained on comparing the mean tensile strength in between group 1 and group 2. Conclusion: It was concluded that the mean tensile strength of Zinc phosphate cement is quite higher in relation to Zinc polycarboxylate cement