A laboratory investigation on the effect of biguanide- and pyridine-derived antiseptics on the adhesion of resin composites to dentin.

Optimal bonding of adhesive restorations to dentin is crucial to prevent microleakage and enhance the survival of root-filled teeth. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chlorhexidine (CHX), alexidine (ALX) and octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) on the bond strength of resin composites to coronal dentin. Human coronal dentin specimens were treated with 2% CHX, 0.

Dentinal Tubule Penetration and Dislocation Resistance of a New Bioactive Root Canal Sealer Following Root Canal Medicament Removal Using Sonic Agitation or Laser-Activated Irrigation.

Objective: To investigate the influence of sonic agitation or laser-activated irrigation techniques on the removal chlorhexidine (CHX) and modified triple antibiotic paste (mTAP) on the sealer penetration depth and dislocation resistance of Guttaflow Bioseal.

Methods: Single-rooted mandibular premolars (n=96) were prepared with rotary nickel titanium instruments and randomly divided into two groups (n=48) based on the intracanal medicaments used: Group 1, mTAP; Group 2, CHX gel. After 7 days, the specimens in each group were divided into three subgroups (n=16) based on the supplementary irrigation technique used to remove the medicaments: laser activated irrigation (Er, Cr: YSGG laser, Waterlase MD, Biolase Technology Inc.