ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Comparison of Proanthocyanidin and EDTA in Enhancing Shear Bond Strength of Giomer and Cention N to Human Dentin: An
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Aim: Achieving durable bonding to dentin remains a challenge in restorative dentistry due to its complex structure and composition. Conditioning agents, such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and proanthocyanidins (PACs), are used to modify the smear layer and enhance adhesion. PACs have shown promise in improving bond strength through collagen cross-linking. This Materials and Methods: Sixty extracted human premolars and molars were randomly divided into three conditioning groups ( Results: PAC conditioning resulted in the highest mean shear bond strength (5.34 ± 1.93 MPa), significantly higher than the intact smear layer (3.77 ± 1.74 MPa; mean difference = 1.57 MPa, Conclusion: PAC conditioning significantly improved the shear bond strength of Giomer and Cention N to dentin compared to the intact smear layer. Giomer demonstrated superior bond strength compared to Cention N regardless of the conditioning agent used. These findings suggest that PAC may be a promising dentin conditioning agent for enhancing the durability of bonded restorations. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate these
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