Oxygen inhibition layer
The oxygen inhibition layer or the dispersion layer is a phenomenon in the processing of composite (plastic) as a tooth filling material : Where the composite is exposed to oxygen , the top layer does not harden completely due to the ingress of oxygen. It only polymerizes when the next layer of composite is applied, as no more oxygen can reach it. The dispersion layer of the last composite layer is removed during finishing. So composite always has to be stuffed in excess. Without a dispersion layer, it would not be possible to add a layer of composite, i.e. composite layers applied one after the other would not bond with one another, and the incremental technique (= layering technique) would not be possible.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Karl-Heinz Kunzelmann, composite restorations in the anterior tooth area ( memento of the original from September 23, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Retrieved August 4, 2015.
