Shear bond strength of moisture-insensitive and self-etching primers under contaminated and uncontaminated conditions

Conclusion
The presence of saliva contamination significantly lowers the shear bond strength of all groups of bonding procedures. Although contamination plays a major setback in bonding procedures, the bond strength of these newer products remains acceptable in most of the conditions

Source: International Journal of Stomatology and Occlusion Medicine - June 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research