Shear Bond Strength of Self-etch Adhesives to Enamel with Additional Phosphoric Acid Etching

Abstract

Clinical Relevance When using self-etch adhesives to bond composite materials to enamel, there is concern about the ability to achieve bond strengths comparable to approved etch-and-rinse systems. An additional phosphoric acid etching can improve the shear bond strength of self-etch adhesives to enamel.