Clinical evaluation of the effect of rubber dam isolation on bond strength to enamel.

Rui I Falacho Eliana Azevedo Melo Joana A Marques João Carlos Ramos Fernando Guerra Markus Bernhard Blatz

Published in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2022)

Rubber dam isolation has a significant effect on bond strengths to enamel, independent of the adhesive system. Its application is, therefore, advised whenever adhesive procedures are performed. A filled three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive performed superiorly, with or without rubber dam isolation, when bonding to enamel compared to an isopropanol-based universal adhesive.

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clinical evaluation