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This study evaluated the effect of five methods of solvent volatilization on the degree of con- version (DC) of nine one-bottle adhesive systems using Fourier transform infrared/ attenuated total reflectance (FTIR/ATR) analysis. Nine adhesives were tested: Adper Single Bond 2 (SB), Adper Easy One (EO), One Up Bond F Plus (OUP), One Coat Bond SL (OC), XP Bond (XP), Ambar (AM), Natural Bond (NB), GO, and Stae. The adhesive systems were applied to a zinc-selenide pellet and 1) cured without solvent volatilization, 2) left undisturbed for 10 seconds before curing, 3) left undisturbed for 60 seconds before curing, 4) air-dried with an air stream for 10 seconds before curing, and 5) air-dried with an air stream for 60 seconds before curing. FTIR/ATR spectra were obtained, and the DC was calculated by comparing the aliphatic bonds/reference peaks before and after light activation for 10 seconds (FlashLite 1401). The DC means of each material were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey test (p<0.05). The DC of GO and Stae adhesive systems was not affected by the five evaporation conditions. Air-drying for 60 seconds before curing yielded the highest DC for SB, EO, and OC. Extended solvent volatilization time (60 seconds) either with or without air-drying before curing provided the highest DC for AM, NB, XP, and OUP. Thus, the monomer conversion of adhesive systems was material dependent. In general, the 60-second passive or active air-drying modes to volatilize solvents before curing enhanced the degree of conversion for the one-bottle simplified adhesive systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study evaluated the degree of conversion and mechanical properties of experimental composite resins made with different fillers and light‐curing methods. All composites had the same organic matrix (40% wt) and photoinitiator system (1.2% wt). Experimental composite groups were divided according to ratio (%) of silanated ground glass (0.5 μm) (BaAlSi) and fumed silica (SiO2): 100/0, 90/10, 80/20, and 70/30. Light‐emitting diode light was used in the continuous, soft‐start, and pulse‐delay modes (n = 10). Degree of conversion was determined using attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Flexural strength and modulus were obtained using a universal testing machine, and Knoop microhardness was measured in a Knoop indenter. The data were subjected to a two‐way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (α = 0.05). Continuous‐light exposure of the 100/0 group produced the highest degrees of conversion. Soft‐start exposure of the 70/30 groups produced the highest Knoop microhardness. The pulse‐delay method produced the lowest flexural strength and modulus values. The 100/0 and 70/30 groups had the lowest flexural strength and flexural modulus, respectively. Application of continuous‐light output with composite resins containing a ratio of 80/20 (BaAlSi/SiO2) fillers generated the best results regarding the degree of conversion and mechanical properties. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 47008. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]