Effect of Matrix Metalloproteinase-inhibiting Solutions and Aging Methods on Dentin Bond Strength.

Purpose: This study examined the effects of matrix metalloproteinase-inhibiting solutions and aging methods on the bond strength between resin composite and human dentin.

Materials And Methods: Crown segments of 105 human non-carious molars were bonded using simulated pulpal pressure at 20 cm water pressure. The teeth were randomly split into 5 groups according to the solution applied: CG (control, no solution), CHX (0.

A split-mouth randomized clinical trial of conventional and heavy flowable composites in class II restorations.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the 2-year clinical performance of class II restorations made with a composite resin with two different viscosities.

Methods: 47 patients received two class II restorations (n=94), one made with GrandioSO (conventional viscosity - CV), and the other with GrandioSO Heavy Flow (flowable viscosity - FV), subjecting both materials to the same clinical conditions. The self-etching adhesive Futurabond M was used for all restorations.