Shear bond strength of one-step self-etch adhesives with different co-solvent ingredients to dry or moist dentin.

Objective: To evaluate the shear bond strength of one-step self-etch adhesives with different co-solvent ingredients to dry or moist dentin.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 extracted teeth were used in this study, and were divided according to the adhesive systems and dentin conditions into 6 groups of 10 teeth each [Xeno III - dry dentin, Xeno III - moist dentin, Adper Prompot L-Pop - dry dentin, Adper Prompot L-Pop - moist dentin, iBond - dry dentin, and iBond - moist dentin]. Resin composite cylinder was built up on each specimen, and then thermocycled.

A clinical evaluation of two in-office bleaching products.

This half-mouth design, two-week treatment phase, combined with an 11-week evaluation double-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare two in-office bleaching products, StarBrite (35% hydrogen peroxide) with Opalescence Xtra Boost (38% hydrogen peroxide), for degree of color change of teeth, any relapse effect (darkening) associated with discontinued use and gingival irritation and tooth sensitivity associated with use. The degree of color change and relapse was evaluated by using a colorimeter, shade guide and color slide photographs. Participants self-evaluated their gingival irritation and tooth sensitivity.