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  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,413 Views
16 Pages

Bonding Performance of Universal Adhesives Applied to Nano-Hydroxyapatite Desensitized Dentin Using Etch-and-Rinse or Self-Etch Mode

  • Yuchen Meng,
  • Fan Huang,
  • Silin Wang,
  • Meiwen Li and ,
  • Yi Lu,
  • Dandan Pei and
  • Ang Li
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

22 August 2021

The study assessed the bonding performance of three universal adhesives on desensitized dentin with etch-and-rinse mode or self-etch mode after nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp)-based desensitizers application. Simulated sensitive dentin specimens were prep...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Adhesives and Composite Resins in Contemporary Restorative Dentistry: From the Lab to the Clinic)
  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
8,012 Views
14 Pages

Multi-Layer Application of Self-Etch and Universal Adhesives and the Effect on Dentin Bond Strength

  • Anna Zecin-Deren,
  • Jerzy Sokolowski,
  • Agata Szczesio-Wlodarczyk,
  • Ireneusz Piwonski and ,
  • Monika Lukomska-Szymanska and
  • Barbara Lapinska
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

18 January 2019

Contemporary self-etch and multi-mode adhesives were introduced to ensure a fast and reliable bonding procedure. Yet, in terms of bond strength and stability they failed to perform as well as two-bottle, etch-and-rinse adhesives, which remain the gol...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Chemical Surface Functionalization)
  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,925 Views
12 Pages

Dentin Bonding Durability of Four Different Recently Introduced Self-Etch Adhesives

  • Sayaka Kitahara,
  • Shojiro Shimizu,
  • Tomohiro Takagaki,
  • Masanao Inokoshi and ,
  • Ahmed Abdou,
  • Michael F. Burrow and
  • Toru Nikaido
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

30 August 2024

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the bonding durability of four different self-etch adhesives to dentin after 24 h and thermal cycling (TC) and to measure the degree of polymerization conversion (DC) in situ. Two-step self-etch adhesives...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
5,193 Views
16 Pages

Self-Etch Silane Primer: Reactivity and Bonding with a Lithium Disilicate Ceramic

  • Maria Dimitriadi,
  • Spiros Zinelis,
  • Maria Zafiropoulou,
  • Nikolaos Silikas and
  • George Eliades

31 January 2020

The aim of the study was to evaluate the stability, reactivity, and bond strength with a lithium disilicate ceramic of a self-etch silane primer (Monobond Etch and Prime/MEP). The stability was evaluated by 1H-,31P-NMR spectroscopy (before/after agin...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current and Future Trends in Dental Materials)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
261 Views
15 Pages

Bond Strength Evaluation of Three Commercial Self-Etch Adhesives on Dentine and Etched or Unetched Enamel

  • Francesco De Angelis,
  • Edoardo Sorrentino,
  • Maurizio D’Amario,
  • Francesca Diomede and
  • Camillo D’Arcangelo

1 October 2026

This in vitro study compared the micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) of three self-etch adhesive systems (one one-step and two two-step systems) on different dental substrates. Twenty-seven molars were employed to expose flat dentine and enamel sur...

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Paper Collection in 'Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering')
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,219 Views
13 Pages

4 July 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of preceded tumor therapeutic irradiation on the tensile bond strength of three modern universal adhesives applied in self-etch mode on dentin. Specimens prepared from 135 extracted human third mola...

(This article belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,426 Views
13 Pages

Characterization of an Experimental Two-Step Self-Etch Adhesive’s Bonding Performance and Resin-Dentin Interfacial Properties

  • Abu Faem Mohammad Almas Chowdhury,
  • Arefin Alam,
  • Monica Yamauti,
  • Pedro Álvarez Lloret and ,
  • Pipop Saikaew,
  • Ricardo Marins Carvalho and
  • Hidehiko Sano
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

25 March 2021

This study evaluated an experimental two-step self-etch adhesive (BZF-29, BZF) by comparing it with a reference two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil Megabond 2, MB) and a universal adhesive (G-Premio Bond, GP) for microtensile bond strength (μTBS) a...

(This article belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,387 Views
18 Pages

Comparative Survival of Restorations in MIH-Affected Pediatric Teeth Using Total-Etch Versus Self-Etch Adhesive Systems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Maurizio D’Amario,
  • Elena Vitocco,
  • Ali Jahjah,
  • Antonio Capogreco and ,
  • Stefania Mauro,
  • Camillo D’Arcangelo and
  • Francesco De Angelis
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

24 November 2025

This study aimed to investigate adhesive techniques applied to MIH-affected teeth by analyzing the one-year failure rate of restorations performed using total-etch and self-etch adhesive methods. This systematic review was conducted in accordance wit...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Dental Materials and Its Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,790 Views
14 Pages

Hydroxyapatite Affects the Physicochemical Properties of Contemporary One-Step Self-Etch Adhesives

  • Yutaro Motoyama,
  • Monica Yamauti,
  • Masatoshi Nakajima,
  • Masaomi Ikeda and ,
  • Junji Tagami,
  • Yasushi Shimada and
  • Keiichi Hosaka
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

21 November 2022

The study aimed to evaluate the influence of the manipulation surfaces on the physical properties of one-step self-etch adhesives (1-SEAs). Scotchbond Universal (SBU), Clearfil Universal Bond Quick ER (UBQ), and an experimental adhesive (UBQexp) were...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,769 Views
7 Pages

20 November 2021

It was the intention of the study to evaluate the etching effects of several self-etching primers on unground enamel and their relevance for shear bond strength testing. Seven self-etching primers (Clearfil SE, Futurabond NR, M-Bond, One Coat, Optibo...

(This article belongs to the Section Dental Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,289 Views
13 Pages

Compatibility of Dual-Cure Core Materials with Self-Etching Adhesives

  • Zachary K. Greene,
  • Augusto A. Robles and
  • Nathaniel C. Lawson

20 June 2025

Background/Objectives: A material incompatibility has been established between self-etching adhesives and amine-containing dual-cure resin composite materials used for core buildups. This study aims to compare the dentin bond strength of several amin...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Materials Design and Innovative Treatment Approach)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,617 Views
13 Pages

15 May 2019

Various mechanical and chemical surface treatments have been proposed to improve the retention of fiber-reinforced composite post (FRCP), but the results are still controversial. The bond strength and durability of a self-etching ceramic primer, whic...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Geopolymer Composites: Synthesis, Applications and Future Directions)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,786 Views
14 Pages

Influence of Laser Irradiation Settings, during Diode-Assisted Endodontics, on the Intraradicular Adhesion of Self-Etch and Self-Curing Luting Cement during Restoration—An Ex Vivo Study

  • Eleftherios Terry R. Farmakis,
  • Franziska Beer,
  • Ioannis Tzoutzas,
  • Christoph Kurzmann and ,
  • Hassan Ali Shokoohi-Tabrizi,
  • Nikos Pantazis and
  • Andreas Moritz
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

30 March 2022

Background: Diode-assisted endodontics is nowadays utilized for pulp space disinfection, but little is known on the bonding potential of this lased root dentin when the tooth is restored with an intracanal polymer post. Objectives: to investigate the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Materials and Devices)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,142 Views
10 Pages

Calcium and Microhardness Quantification in Healthy and Fluorotic Dentin Conditioned with a Self-Etching System: An In Vitro Study

  • José Alejandro Rivera Gonzaga,
  • Ana Josefina Monjarás Ávila,
  • Louis Hardan,
  • Norma Verónica Zavala Alonso and ,
  • Carlos Enrique Cuevas Suárez,
  • Nicolas Nassar,
  • Ahmed A. Holiel,
  • Naji Kharouf,
  • Youssef Haikel and
  • Rim Bourgi
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

17 April 2025

Background: Dental fluorosis can affect the micromorphology of dentin, a fact that could present constraints relating to the structural, mechanical, and chemical stability of dentin when it is demineralized in operative maneuvers. Introduction: The a...

(This article belongs to the Section Restorative Dentistry and Traumatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,794 Views
23 Pages

The aim of this study was to develop an experimental self-etch dental adhesive (SE) by synthesizing graphene oxide–functionalized zirconia (GO-ZrO2) and hydroxyapatite–functionalized zinc (HA-Zn) as inorganic powders together with bis-GMA...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,876 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Silica-Modified Aluminum Oxide Abrasion on Adhesion to Dentin, Using Total-Etch and Self-Etch Systems

  • Shifra Levartovsky,
  • Benny Ferdman,
  • Nahawand Safadi,
  • Tujan Hanna and ,
  • Eran Dolev and
  • Raphael Pilo
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

14 January 2023

This study compared the shear bond strength (SBS) and micromorphology of composite resin to human dentin after pre-treatment with silica-modified aluminum oxide air abrasion. Forty-six molar teeth were treated with either Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SC...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polymer Composites in Biomedical Applications II)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,340 Views
9 Pages

12 August 2020

Dentin bonding is a key in restorative dentistry. Here, we developed a self-etching two-bottle adhesive system containing 10-methacryloyloxidecyl dihydrogen phosphate monomer (MDP) and the physical, mechanical, and biocompatible properties were evalu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Restorative and Dental Materials: Biological, Physical, and Chemical Properties)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
7,812 Views
12 Pages

23 December 2013

This study was performed to standardize a dentin barrier test with the substitute and evaluate the cytotoxicity of one-step self-etching bonding agents. Each of the natural bovine dentin and polyurethane discs were 500-μm thick and were tested using...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biocompatibility of Materials 2013)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,850 Views
13 Pages

19 December 2023

Ensuring optimum bond strength during cementation is vital for restoration success, with the practicality of the process being crucial in clinical practice. This study analyzed the effect of a single-step self-etching ceramic primer (MEP) and various...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,692 Views
13 Pages

A 2-Year Randomized Clinical Trial of Three Bonding Techniques in Non-Carious Cervical Lesions

  • Eftychia Pappa,
  • Grigoria Gkavela,
  • Ioanna Sampri,
  • Konstantinos Masouras and ,
  • Christos Rahiotis and
  • Afrodite Kakaboura
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

19 June 2024

Background and objective: The aim of this randomized split-mouth study-controlled clinical trial was to compare the 2-year clinical performance of resin composite restorations placed at non-caries cervical lesions (NCCL) with one-step self-etch, tota...

(This article belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,130 Views
17 Pages

Cytotoxicity of Self-Etch Versus Etch-and-Rinse Dentin Adhesives: A Screening Study

  • Luisa Fröb,
  • Stefan Rüttermann,
  • Georgios E. Romanos,
  • Eva Herrmann and
  • Susanne Gerhardt-Szép

17 January 2020

Six dentin adhesives were tested in vitro regarding their cytotoxicity on human fibroblasts. The adhesives Hybrid Bond, One-up Bond F Plus, AdheSE, Clearfil SE Bond, Optibond Solo Plus and Syntac were eluted with culture medium as single or sequentia...

(This article belongs to the Collection Dental Biomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,183 Views
14 Pages

Internal Adaptation of Composite Fillings Made Using Universal Adhesives—A Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis

  • Kinga Kaczor-Wiankowska,
  • Adam K. Puszkarz,
  • Mirona Palczewska-Komsa,
  • Sebastian Lipa and ,
  • Michał Krasowski,
  • Jerzy Sokołowski,
  • Katarzyna Lewusz-Butkiewicz,
  • Katarzyna Ulacha and
  • Alicja Nowicka
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

28 January 2024

This study aimed to evaluate internal tooth–filling interfaces of composite fillings made using universal adhesives using micro-computed tomography (µCT). Sixty class V cavities were randomly assigned into six groups: Peak Universal etch...

(This article belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,504 Views
11 Pages

Exploring Dentists’ Preferences in Selecting Adhesive Systems: A Survey Analysis

  • Iustin Olariu,
  • Diana Marian,
  • Ioana Veja (Ilyes),
  • Razvan Flueras and ,
  • Ramona Amina Popovici,
  • Dana Emanuela Pitic (Cot),
  • Horia Ademir Stana,
  • Luminita Ligia Vaida and
  • Ioana Elena Lile
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

5 November 2024

Dental adhesives play a crucial role in modern dentistry by enabling the bonding of diverse restorative materials to tooth surfaces. These systems have evolved through seven generations, each characterized by unique chemical compositions and applicat...

(This article belongs to the Collection Dental Composites and Adhesives in Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,206 Views
15 Pages

Bovine Dentin as a Substitute for Human Dentin: Bond Strength Tests on Sound and Eroded Substrate

  • Ramona Oltramare,
  • Caroline A. Lutz Guzman,
  • Julia J. Lotz,
  • Thomas Attin and
  • Florian J. Wegehaupt

20 January 2026

Objectives: Investigating and comparing the micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) of etch-and-rinse (ER) or self-etch (SE) adhesives on sound (s) and eroded (e) human (H) and bovine (B) dentin. Methods: Twenty-four human and bovine teeth were divi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
492 Views
12 Pages

28 February 2026

Background: This in vitro study evaluated the effects of two different adhesive application approaches (total-etch and self-etch) and gallic acid (GA) pretreatment on the dentin microshear bond strength (μSBS) of a universal adhesive system. Bond...

(This article belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
4,326 Views
13 Pages

In Vitro Study of Shear Bond Strength in Direct and Indirect Bonding with Three Types of Adhesive Systems

  • Angelica Iglesias,
  • Teresa Flores,
  • Javier Moyano,
  • Montserrat Artés and ,
  • Francisco Javier Gil and
  • Andreu Puigdollers
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

10 June 2020

This study aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remaining index (ARI) using one conventional and two novel adhesive systems with clinical step reduction and direct and indirect bonding. A sample of 72 human premolars were divid...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Restorative and Dental Materials: Biological, Physical, and Chemical Properties)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,024 Views
10 Pages

11 October 2020

Good margin integrity with a tight seal of the adhesive interface is considered one of the key factors for the clinical success of composite restorations. This study investigated the effect of enamel etching with phosphoric acid on the margin integri...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Dental Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,292 Views
15 Pages

Shear Bond Strength of Metal and Ceramic Brackets Depending on Etching Protocol in Direct Bonding Technique

  • Agnieszka Nawrocka,
  • Joanna Nowak,
  • Salvatore Sauro,
  • Louis Hardan and ,
  • Rim Bourgi and
  • Monika Lukomska-Szymanska
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

15 October 2023

Successful orthodontic therapy, apart from a proper treatment plan, depends on optimal bracket–enamel adhesion. Among numerous factors affecting adhesion, the type of bracket and preparation of the tooth’s surface are crucial. The aim of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomaterials and Mechanics in Dentistry)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
8,012 Views
21 Pages

19 June 2023

Although there are several studies that have evaluated the bond strength of various adhesives to healthy dentin and caries-affected dentin after traditional caries removal, the objective of this systematic review aimed to assess the bond strength of...

(This article belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
6,825 Views
17 Pages

The Influence of Application Protocol of Simplified and Universal Adhesives on the Dentin Bonding Performance

  • Anna Zecin-Deren,
  • Monika Lukomska-Szymanska,
  • Agata Szczesio-Wlodarczyk,
  • Ireneusz Piwonski and ,
  • Jerzy Sokolowski and
  • Barbara Lapinska
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

23 December 2019

Contemporary adhesives use etch-and-rinse, self-etch, and multimode adhesive strategies. Simplified and universal adhesives present lower bond strength to dentin than conventional, two-bottle etch-and-rinse adhesives. The purpose of this study was to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applied Sciences in Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
5,174 Views
11 Pages

Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage of Flowable Composite Resin Using Etch and Rinse, Self-Etch Adhesive Systems, and Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite Resin in Class V Cavities: Confocal Laser Microscopic Study

  • Ekta Varma Sengar,
  • Sanjyot Mulay,
  • Lotika Beri,
  • Archana Gupta and ,
  • Thamer Almohareb,
  • Sultan Binalrimal,
  • Ali Robaian,
  • Maha A. Bahammam,
  • Hammam Ahmed Bahammam and
  • Shankargouda Patil
  • + 11 authors+ 6 authors

16 July 2022

The essential factor in determining the preservation of restoration is the marginal seal. Restoring cervical lesions with a resin composite has always been a challenge. Composite resins with various viscosities and different bonding systems are being...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Oral Application (Volume II))
  • Article
  • Open Access
841 Views
14 Pages

Cytotoxicity of Self-Etch Versus Etch-and-Rinse Dentin Adhesives After 48 h: An In Vitro Study

  • Kamelia Parkhoo,
  • Lea Aylin Schmitz,
  • Luisa Fröb,
  • Nicole Grüßner and ,
  • Georgios E. Romanos,
  • Eva Herrmann and
  • Susanne Gerhardt-Szép
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

19 May 2026

Objectives: Six dentin adhesives were tested in vitro regarding their cytotoxicity toward human fibroblasts. AdheSE, Clearfil SE Bond, Hybrid Bond, One-up Bond F Plus, Optibond Solo Plus, and Syntac were tested using a cell culture model. The several...

  • Article
  • Open Access
437 Views
19 Pages

18 August 2026

Achieving an acceptable adhesive interface is necessary for the long-term success of composite restorations in primary teeth. This study compared the three-dimensional internal adaptation of composite restorations in primary second molars among four...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,203 Views
13 Pages

Short- and Long-Term Dentin Bond Strength of Bioactive Glass-Modified Dental Adhesives

  • Ramona Oltramare,
  • Matej Par,
  • Dirk Mohn,
  • Daniel B. Wiedemeier and ,
  • Thomas Attin and
  • Tobias T. Tauböck
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

23 July 2021

This study investigated the short- and long-term effects of dental adhesives doped with nano-sized bioactive glass 45S5 (BAG) on the resin–dentin interfacial bond strength. Two etch-and-rinse adhesives (Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (ASB) and Solobo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanomaterials in Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
10,192 Views
11 Pages

Long-Term Evaluation of Pulp Vitality Preservation in Direct and Indirect Pulp Capping: A Retrospective Clinical Study

  • Mario Alovisi,
  • Andrea Baldi,
  • Allegra Comba,
  • Roberta Gamerro and ,
  • Gaetano Paolone,
  • Mauro Mandurino,
  • Mario Dioguardi,
  • Andrea Roggia and
  • Nicola Scotti
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

6 July 2024

Background: This retrospective clinical study aimed to assess dental pulp tissue reactions to direct and indirect pulp capping after 10 years of follow-up. Methods: A total of 276 permanent teeth with deep carious lesions were evaluated and divided i...

(This article belongs to the Section Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
6,599 Views
10 Pages

Does Adhesive Layer Thickness and Tag Length Influence Short/Long-Term Bond Strength of Universal Adhesive Systems? An In-Vitro Study

  • Naji Kharouf,
  • Tarek Ashi,
  • Ammar Eid,
  • Levi Maguina and ,
  • Jihed Zghal,
  • Nairy Sekayan,
  • Rim Bourgi,
  • Louis Hardan,
  • Salvatore Sauro and
  • Davide Mancino
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

16 March 2021

(1) Background: This study investigated the effect of the adhesive layer thickness and the length of resin tags on dentin bond strength of five universal adhesives applied in self-etch mode. (2) Methods: One hundred and fifty extracted human third mo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Developments and Applications of Dental Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
7,407 Views
11 Pages

Bioactive mineral-based dentin desensitizers that can quickly and effectively seal dentinal tubules and promote dentin mineralization are desired. This in vitro study evaluated a novel nanohydroxyapatite-based desensitizer, Predicta (PBD, Parkell), a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bacterial Interactions with Dental and Medical Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,886 Views
19 Pages

The Influence of Orthodontic Bracket Base Design and Bonding System on Shear Bond Strength

  • Maria Manuela Nardin,
  • Alin Gabriel Ionescu,
  • Alexandra Elena Done,
  • Cosmin Mihai Mirițoiu and ,
  • Paula Adriana Pădeanu,
  • Anne Marie Rauten,
  • Luminița Dăguci,
  • Cristina Teodora Preoteasa and
  • Veronica Mercuț
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

24 February 2026

The success of orthodontic therapy depends on the effective, continuous application of forces to teeth. Therefore, an essential element of the treatment is the adhesion between the bracket and enamel. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inf...

(This article belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
788 Views
13 Pages

10 September 2026

This study aimed to evaluate the micro-shear bond strength (μSBS) of TheraCal PT (TP), Endocem MTA Premixed Heavy (EC), One-Fil Putty (OF), and BC Universal RRM (RM) bonded to a flowable composite resin using two universal adhesives (G-Premio Bond...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomaterials in Dentistry: Current Status and Advances)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,196 Views
15 Pages

Influence of Air-Abrasion Pretreatments and Adhesive Composition on Bond Durability to Natural Sclerotic Dentin

  • Silvia del Cid Rodríguez,
  • Carmen Carda Batalla,
  • Rubén Agustín-Panadero,
  • Eva González-Angulo and
  • Juan Luis Román-Rodríguez

2 August 2026

Background: Bonding to sclerotic dentin remains one of the most challenging procedures in restorative dentistry due to tubular occlusion and hypermineralization, which limit resin infiltration. This study evaluated the influence of adhesive system, s...

(This article belongs to the Section Dental Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,998 Views
14 Pages

25 September 2020

Based on the development of many adhesive systems and bonding techniques, bonding strength of orthodontic brackets has become even more important in modern clinical orthodontics. The aim of this study was to determine mean shearing stroke frequency o...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Orthodontic Materials and Adhesive Interfaces)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,674 Views
14 Pages

Comparative in Vitro Evaluation of Marginal Sealing in Class I Composite Restorations Using Fifth- and Seventh-Generation Adhesives

  • Serban Talpos Niculescu,
  • Ioana Veja,
  • George-Dumitru Constantin,
  • Ioana Elena Lile and ,
  • Christos Armeniakos,
  • Ioana Roxana Munteanu and
  • Tareq Hajaj
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Background: A major challenge in adhesive dentistry, often leading to restoration failure, is microleakage. This in vitro comparative study was designed to assess microleakage at the tooth–composite interface. The investigation aimed to compare...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Composite Resin: Characteristics and Future Perspectives)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,401 Views
17 Pages

Dental Adhesion Protocol: A Clinically Oriented Literature Review with Practical Guidelines

  • Almerinda Agrelli,
  • Mateus do Vale Voigt,
  • Victor G. R. Clavijo,
  • Lucas Coêlho Bernardo-Menezes and ,
  • Ricardo Malise,
  • Adilson dos Santos Torreão,
  • Dione Maria Viana do Vale and
  • Clarice Neuenschwander Lins de Morais
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

23 March 2026

Background: Dental adhesive materials are important for achieving adequate adhesion results; however, they are not the only factor contributing to final bond strength, as improper operatory field isolation and contamination also significantly influen...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Contemporary Dentistry: Classical and Modern Approaches)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,507 Views
11 Pages

The Evaluation of the Cervical Marginal Sealing of Direct vs. Indirect Composite Resin Restorations in MOD Cavities

  • Bianca Tiron,
  • Norina Consuela Forna,
  • Ionuț Tărăboanță,
  • Simona Stoleriu and ,
  • Claudiu Topoliceanu,
  • Mihaela Sălceanu,
  • Răzvan Brânzan and
  • Gianina Iovan
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

3 April 2024

Introduction: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the quality of marginal sealing at the cervical margins of indirect and direct composite resin restorations in mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities. Material and method: MOD preparations were...

(This article belongs to the Section Preventive Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,280 Views
15 Pages

Shear Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive and Self-Etching Resin Cements to Dentin for Indirect Restorations

  • Janet Kirilova,
  • Georgi Veselinov Iliev,
  • Sevda Yantcheva,
  • Elitsa Deliverska and
  • Viktoria Petrova

This study assessed and compared the shear bond strength of self-adhesive and self-etching resin cements for indirect aesthetic restorations to dentin. Four different materials, lithium disilicate ceramics, zirconia ceramics, polymethyl methacrylate...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomaterials for Dental Reparative and Regenerative Therapies)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,330 Views
9 Pages

20 May 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of G-CEM One Primer (GCOP) and self-etching adhesive on the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) between self-adhesive resin cement G-CEM One (GCO) and dentin. Teeth were sectioned to expose the...

  • Review
  • Open Access
90 Citations
53,393 Views
51 Pages

A Literature Review of Adhesive Systems in Dentistry: Key Components and Their Clinical Applications

  • Rim Bourgi,
  • Naji Kharouf,
  • Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez,
  • Monika Lukomska-Szymanska and ,
  • Youssef Haikel and
  • Louis Hardan
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

10 September 2024

The central aim of adhesive dentistry is to improve the compatibility between current adhesives and a range of substrates by employing diverse application techniques. Therefore, the overarching objective of this review is to offer a comprehensive ana...

(This article belongs to the Collection Dental Composites and Adhesives in Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
6,627 Views
15 Pages

Variable Smear Layer and Adhesive Application: The Pursuit of Clinical Relevance in Bond Strength Testing

  • Abu Faem Mohammad Almas Chowdhury,
  • Rafiqul Islam,
  • Arefin Alam,
  • Mariko Matsumoto and ,
  • Monica Yamauti,
  • Ricardo Marins Carvalho and
  • Hidehiko Sano
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

29 October 2019

The removal or modification of smear layers that cover the dentin is critical to allow the penetration of adhesive molecules and to ensure a strong bond between resin and dentin. Aiming to establish a model for clinically-relevant dentin-bond testing...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Wet Adhesion: New Chemistries, Models and Translation to Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,747 Views
15 Pages

Efficiency of Orthodontic Adhesives: Influence of Saliva and Shear Direction—In Vitro Study

  • Tatiana Ignatova-Mishutina,
  • Elena Xuriguera,
  • Nuno Gustavo d’Oliveira and
  • Meritxell Sánchez-Molins

This in vitro study evaluated the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic molar tubes bonded using conventional, hydrophilic, and self-etch adhesives under dry and saliva-contaminated conditions, while also assessing...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Biomaterials in Implantology and Orthodontics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
762 Views
12 Pages

The Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Potassium Iodide on the Bond Strength of Self-Etch and Universal Adhesives on Sound Dentin

  • Jurica Matijević,
  • Ana Ivanišević,
  • Bernard Janković,
  • Irena Nujić Radin and ,
  • Josipa Lerotić and
  • Eva Klarić
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

3 February 2026

Silver diamine fluoride/potassium iodide (SDF/KI) Riva Star (SDI) is a tooth desensitizing and anti-caries agent that may be indicated for arresting caries before restoring the tooth in selective caries approach. The aim was to determine the effect o...

(This article belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

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