Open AccessComparative evaluation of sealing ability of two self-adhesive flowable composites following various restorative techniques in Class V lesions: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
AshinaAnil Kumar,
Idade Noronha de Ataide,
Marina Fernandes
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/jcd.jcd_268_21
Subject(s) - materials science , dentistry , adhesive , bevel , composite number , composite material , orthodontics , medicine , structural engineering , layer (electronics) , engineering
Self- adhesive flowable composite (SAFC) has been introduced to eliminate etching and bonding procedures. However, they have shown increased microleakage and poor bonding ability when used as per the manufacturer's instructions. It is unclear if prerestorative techniques can improve the same.