Evaluation of microtensile bond strength of different fissure sealants to bovine enamel

Sen Tunc E., BAYRAK Ş., TÜLOĞLU N., Ertas E.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, vol.57, no.1, pp.79-84, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01639.x
  • Journal Name: AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.79-84
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (mu TBS) of a new fissure sealant and compare it with conventional sealants which are applied to enamel alone, and also with self-etch and etch-and-rinse adhesives.