Assessment of Impact of Various Root Canal Irrigants on the Adherence of the Gelatinase-producing and the Gelatinase-deficient Strains to Dentin.

Aim: Present study was planned to assess the impact of various root canal irrigants on the adhesion of different Enterococcus faecalis () strains to the dentinal surface.

Materials And Methods: A total of 80 freshly extracted first and second molars were used in the present study. Preparation of dentin discs was done followed by a random division into four study groups and one control group.

Impact of Different Antioxidants on the Bond Strength of Resinbased Composite on Bleached Enamel-An Study.

Aim: The aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of various anti-oxidants namely 5% proanthocyanidin, 10% sodium ascorbate, 10% alpha tocopherol, and 10% green tea on the bond strength of resin-based composite on bleached enamel.

Materials And Methods: One hundred twenty human maxillary central incisors which were freshly extracted for periodontal reasons, having intact labial surface were us ed in this study. Specimens were randomly divided into six groups (n = 20).