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Jung-Wei Chen
Tanzania
Research Article
Comparison Of Alternate Protocols For Placing A Sixth Generation Dental Bonding Agent
Author(s): Michael Meharry*,So Ran Kwon ,Jung-Wei Chen
Michael Meharry*,So Ran Kwon ,Jung-Wei Chen
Background: Dental bonding agent (DBA) manufacturers continue to make their products more attractive to practitioners by simplifying their product placement protocol. The purpose of this study was to compare shear bond strength (SBS) of alternate protocols of a sixth generation DBA
Methods: 140 caries free human molars were placed in 7 groups (n=20). Groups Part 1 A-C: manufacturers' recommended protocol and two alternate adhesive layer application techniques. Groups Part 2 A-D: manufacturers' recommended protocol and two alternate primer layer application techniques and manufacturer's total etch protocol. Deep dentin surfaces were exposed, polished, DBA's and universal nanohybrid composite placed. After48hours, SBS was tested with universal testing machine. Samples of eac.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1122.1000178