SOUTH JORDAN, Utah--The International Organization for Standardization has adoptedUltradent Products’s notched-edge shear bond strength testing method as a new standard.
Ultradent created, refined, and has taught the notched-edge testing method for mnay years, resulting in a reproducible technique used by research organizations across the globe. After conducting a study involving more than 20 independent organizations, ISO determined the notched-edge method superior to other shear bond strength testing methods previously available. ISO Standard 29022 specifies a shear test method used to determine the adhesive bond strength between direct dental restorative materials and tooth structure, such as dentin or enamel. The method is principally intended for adhesives and includes substrate selection, storage and handling of tooth structure, as well as the procedure for testing. A key element within the testing is a notched-edge crosshead used to shear the bonded specimen with an even distribution of force. Testing results are more accurate with a notched contact because they will closely approximate adhesive shear strength, rather than peel strength produced by using a straight contact.
The ISO develops and publishes international standards to help ensure that products and services are safe, high quality, and reliable. ISO protocol is employed by many organizations worldwide, such as the Food and Drug Administration, which often grant approval only to products that pass ISO’s meticulous testing standards.
For more information on the notched-edge shear bond strength test, visit iso.org.
For more information, visit ultradent.com/ultratester or call (800) 552-5512.
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