Penetration of C14-Labelled Methylmethacrylate into the Dentine

Abstract

Using a C¹⁴-labelled monomer of methyl-methacrylate, the writers were able to demonstrate the diffuse penetration of the monomer into the dentine by autoradiography. As it is obvious from these pilot experiments that the method is feasible and convenient it is hoped that further experiments may be conducted along these lines.