Effect of Natural Solutions on Dentin Bond Strength
Author Information
Author(s): Sharafeddin Farahnaz DMD, MScD, Aghaei Fatemeh DMD
Primary Institution: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Pretreatment with natural solutions would improve dentin bond strength without a priority among tested groups.
Conclusion
Dentin pretreatment with Neem may improve bond strength, while Chitosan, Tulsi, Aloe vera, and CHX did not significantly affect bond strength compared to the control.
Supporting Evidence
- Neem showed the highest mean shear bond strength, significantly greater than the control.
- Chitosan, Tulsi, and Aloe vera had higher mean shear bond strength than Chlorhexidine.
- CHX resulted in the lowest mean shear bond strength but was not significantly different from the control.
Takeaway
Using natural solutions like Neem can help glue dental materials to teeth better, while others like Aloe vera and CHX don't make much difference.
Methodology
Sixty extracted human molar teeth were divided into six groups and treated with different natural solutions before applying a resin composite.
Limitations
The study was conducted in vitro, which may not fully replicate the oral environment.
Participant Demographics
Sixty human third molar teeth with no signs of caries, cracks, defects, or restorations.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001, 0.002, 0.010, 0.042, 0.046
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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