Publications by authors named "Ozge Kam"

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of additional enamel etching on the clinical performance of Class III composite restorations bonded with a mild two-step self-etch adhesive system in a three-year evaluation of clinical service.

Methods: Using a paired-tooth study design, 38 patients received at least one pair of restorations. In each paired cavity, a mild two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil SE Bond) was used, either with (C-SE etch) or without additional enamel etching, using phosphoric acid (C-SE non-etch).

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Objective: This study evaluated the clinical performance of a two-step etch&rinse and a two-step self-etch adhesive system in Class II restorations after two years of clinical service.

Methods: Thirty-three patients with primary caries or insufficient restorations were enrolled in the study. A total of 87 Class II cavities were restored, 44 using a two-step etch&rinse adhesive system (Single Bond, 3M ESPE) and 43 cavities using a two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil SE Bond, Kuraray).

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