[Studies on silicate-containing and silicate-free adhesives compared to composite materials II].

The photo-polymerisable adhesive Estilux glaze and its successor product Estiglaze microfill as well as a compound from the same firm were subjected to comparative investigations. Maximal polymerisable thickness of the named materials were ascertained by means of variable intensive light sources. Electron-microscopic investigations were carried out on the matrices in order to estimate the wetting behaviour. No generally valid connection between hardness and abrasion of comparative materials could be observed, but Estiglaze microfill, containing filling-substance shows reduced abrasiveness to the factor 2.5 in comparison to products free from filling substance.