The effect of immediate dentin sealing on the marginal adaptation and bond strengths of total-etch and self-etch adhesives.

Statement Of Problem: Sealing ability and bond strengths of total-etch and self-etch dentin adhesives used for immediate dentin sealing have not been assessed and established.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) using total-etch or self-etch dentin adhesives on microleakage and microtensile bond strength.

Material And Methods: Twenty recently extracted molars were selected, and standard MOD inlay preparations were made with the gingival margins located below the cemento-enamel junction.