BACKGROUND Newer dentin bonding agents were developed to improve the quality of composite restoration and to reduce time consumption in its application. The aim of the present study was to evaluate tensile bond strength of 6(th), 7(th) and 8(th) generation bonding agents by in vitro method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Selected 60 permanent teeth were assigned into 20 in each group (Group I: 6(th) g...

AIM To evaluate the bond strength of one etch-and-rinse adhesive system and one resin-modified glass ionomer cement to sound and eroded enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight bovine incisors were embedded in acrylic resin and ground to obtain flat buccal enamel surfaces. Half of the specimens were submitted to erosion challenge with pH-cycling model (3x/cola drink for 7 days) to induce ero...

OBJECTIVE Recently, self-etching fissure sealants have been introduced to reduce technical sensitivity; however, their efficacy should be assessed. The aim of this study was to assess of the microshear bond strength of self-etching and conventional fissure sealants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty non-carious third molars were randomly divided into three groups (N=10). Microcylinders of Concise ...

This study assessed the use of WatchMinder™, a vibrating prompt watch, and self-graphing on the on-task behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder in an elementary special education setting. Using a multiple baseline across subjects design, results showed an immediate increase in on-task behavior when the intervention was introduced. Participants maintained high levels of on-task behavi...

statement of the problem: hemostatic agents may influence the bond strength of different bonding agents. also, chlorhexidine has shown positive effects on bond strength values and their combination effect has not been reported yet. purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of contamination with a hemostatic agent on shear bond strength (sbs) of total- and self-etching adhesive s...