Abstract:The aim of the present study was to compare the technique currently used for carrying out the microtensile bond strength (muTBS) test with an alternative method. Six human molars were sectioned transversally to obtain two specimens from each tooth: a 0.75-mm-thick slab of mid-coronal dentin, which presented an occlusal and a cervical surface (DS specimen); and the remaining section of the tooth with an exposed dentin surface (SS specimen). A self-etch adhesive system and four layers (2 mm each) of resin compos… Show more
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