Open AccessThe effect of bonding agents on the microleakage of sealant following contamination with saliva
Author(s) -
Nahid Askarizadeh,
Negar Norouzi,
Saeed Nemati
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.41618
Subject(s) - sealant , dentistry , saliva , stereo microscope , molar , materials science , amalgam (chemistry) , orthodontics , medicine , composite material , chemistry , electrode
An issue of concern in dentistry is the inadequacy of adhesion and proper sealing following restoration of a tooth, which can lead to marginal leakage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a bonding agent on the microleakage of a sealant material following contamination with saliva.