Influence of chemical conditioning and micromechanical roughening on bond strength to zirconia ceramic

Key Points

• Bond strength to zirconia ceramic improved with effective chemical conditioning and micromechanical roughening.
• Results indicate an increase in bond strength by approximately 30% with these surface treatment methods applied.
• Analysis across various bonding scenarios reveals that surface roughness significantly influences adhesion properties.
• Implications suggest optimal surface treatments for enhanced dental applications; further evaluations may be needed for long-term effects.