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Effect of lactic acid irrigant on shear bond strength of Epiphany adhesive sealer to human dentin surface.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod
May 2010
Section of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Tanta and King Abdulaziz University, Tanta, Egypt.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of different irrigants, including lactic acid, on the bond strength of an adhesive sealer (Epiphany) to human dentin in root canals.
- A total of 60 molar teeth were treated with various solutions, and the results showed that both lactic acid and EDTA significantly improved the bond strength compared to other irrigants, with 20% lactic acid yielding the highest bond strength.
- Scanning electron microscopy revealed that lactic acid and EDTA were effective in removing the dentinal smear layer, potentially enhancing the adhesive properties of the sealer.