OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of Expasyl® gingival retraction paste on the shear bond strength of self-etch and total-etch adhesive systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four specimens of extracted, caries-free, sound human molars were used in this study. The molars were then cut vertically into halves through the buccal and lingual cusps. Forty-eight specimens were divided into four gr...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the shear and tensile bond strength of three adhesive systems with increasing concentrations of filler for bonding brackets. MATERIALS & METHODS The study was carried out on 120 extracted human premolars; randomly divided into six groups, three groups for shear bond strength & three for tensile bond strength, each subgroup consisting of 20 t...

background: the aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of an antimicrobial and fluoride-releasing self-etch primer (clearfil protect bond) and compare it with transbond plus self-etch primer and conventional acid etching and priming system. materials and methods: forty-eight extracted human premolars were divided randomly to three groups. in group 1, the teeth were bonded wit...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM In the sandwich technique, the undesirable bond between the composite resin and glass-ionomer cement (GIc) is one of the most important factors which lead to the failure of restoration. Total-etch and self-etch adhesives may improve the bond strength based on their pH. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength between the nanofilled com...

AIM To compare the effect of different chemical solvents on glass fiber reinforced posts and to study the effect of these solvents on the shear bond strength of glass fiber reinforced post to core material. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of three chemical solvents, i.e. silane coupling agent, 6% H2O2 and 37% phosphoric acid on the shear bond strength of ...

INTRODUCTION Various bulk-fill materials depending on their composition, viscosity, and flow ability have different physical and mechanical properties. The aim of this in vitro study was to determine and compare the shear bond strength and microleakage properties of activa restorative with other bulk-fill restorative materials surefil (SDR), Biodentine, ever X posterior. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Immediate application of bonding agent to home- bleached enamel leads to significant reduction in the shear bond strength of composite resin due to the residual oxygen. Different antioxidant agents may overcome this problem. PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the effect of different antioxidants on the shear bond strength of composite resin to home-bleached. MATERIA...