Effect of Metalloproteinase Inhibitors on Bond Strength of a Self-etching Adhesive on Erosively Demineralized Dentin.

Abstract

CHX negatively affected both dentin substrates, while the pretreatment with EGCG did not affect µTBS over time on SD. µTBS may be influenced by the substrate over time and EGCG can be used as an alternative to CHX to maintain the bond strength of self-etching adhesives.