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Post-opening storage temperature and its impact on zirconia bonding performance of a universal adhesive system.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry · Hsu WC, Lai SY, Kang CM, Feng SW, Wei C, Peng TY · 2026-09-26

Researchers tested how storing an opened universal adhesive at different temperatures affected its ability to bond to zirconia. Immediate use gave the strongest bonds, while storage at higher temperatures for longer periods reduced bonding performance due to decreased wettability.

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