Effects of Curing Mode on the Bond Strength of Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements

Figure 1

FT-IR spectra of cements. (a) Light-curing sample (RL): 1 min after mixing, light curing, 30 min after mixing, and 60 min after mixing (from top to bottom). (b) Chemical sample (RL): 1 min, 30 min, and 60 min after mixing (from top to bottom). (c) Light-curing sample (NR): 1 min after mixing, light curing, 30 min after mixing, and 60 min after mixing (from top to bottom). (d) Chemical sample (NR): 1 min, 30 min, and 60 min after mixing (from top to bottom).

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