Influence of blood contamination during multimode adhesive application on the microtensile bond strength to dentin

Conclusions: Neither decontamination method prevented the decrease in μTBS when contamination occurred after light curing. Drying the blood contaminants and reapplying the adhesive may regain the dentin adhesion when contamination occurs before light curing. Alternatively, rinsing and drying contaminants followed by adhesive re-application may be effective depending on adhesive type.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - January 29, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: E Kucukyilmaz EU Celik M Akcay B Yasa Source Type: research