Degradation of the resin-dentin bonds after simulated and inhibited cariogenic challenge in an in situ model.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the resin-dentin bonds of two simplified etch-and-rinse adhesive after simulated cariogenic and inhibited cariogenic challenge in situ. Dental cavities (4 mm wide, 4 mm long, and 1.5 mm deep) were prepared in 60 bovine teeth with enamel margins.