Given the emergence of resistant bacterial strains and novel microorganisms that globally
threaten human life, moving toward new treatment modalities for microbial infections has …

The degree of success in the elimination of bacteria during cavity preparation and prior to
the insertion of a restoration may increase the longevity of the restoration and therefore the …

Aim To evaluate the adhesive bond integrity (shear bond strength-SBS) of composite resin
bonded to carious dentin using chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), Er, Cr: YSGG laser (ECYL) …

Aim To assess the efficacy of disinfection of caries-effected dentin (CAD) using KTP laser
and different decontamination methods using ozonated water (OW), Rose Bengal …

Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different photosensitizers
activated by photodynamic therapy (PDT) on shear bond strength (SBS) of composite resin …

Objectives This study evaluated the dentine bond strength (BS) and the antibacterial activity
(AA) of six adhesives against strict anaerobic and facultative bacteria. Methods Three …

This study aimed to investigate the current state of research on antibacterial dental
adhesives. The interest in this field can be drawn from an increasing number of scholarly …

Background The current procedures for treating tooth decay are not always guaranteed to
successfully remove all microorganisms which cause disease. For elimination of bacteria …

It is well known that the service life of contemporary composite restoration is unsatisfactory,
and longevity of dentin bonding is one of the major culprits. Bonding is essentially a …

Aims The existing study aimed to assess the survival rate of S. mutans and shear bond
strength (SBS) of resin adhesive restoration bonded to carious affected dentin (CAD) after …