 ##  [Adhesive Failure](/index.php/adhesive-failure) 

  ##  [Adhesive Failure](https://natural.quantumdictionary.io/adhesive-failure-0) 

  
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Definition

Failure mode where separation occurs at the interface between two bonded materials because the interfacial strength is lower than the applied stresses or energy input.

 
 ##  [Adhesive Failure](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/adhesive-failure-1) 

  
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Definition

Separation that occurs at the bonding interface between an adhesive or luting agent and either the restorative/prosthetic material or the tooth/substrate, characterized by loss of interfacial adhesion while the bulk of the adherend materials remains intact.