Durability of Enamel Bonding Using Two-step Self-etch Systems on Ground and Unground Enamel

Abstract

Clinical Relevance The effect of surface preparation was adhesive-dependent. Improvements in resin-enamel bond strength after enamel preparation were observed only for AdheSE and Optibond Solo plus Self-Etch Primer. Among the self-etch systems, mild, self-etch Clearfil SE Bond showed the highest bond strength values. No degradation of resin-enamel bonds was observed after 12 months of water storage, regardless of the adhesive tested.