Assessment of two curing systems in a self-etching primer/adhesive sealant: a preliminary study for a clinical trial.

From: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: Fuks, A.B.; Kupietzky, A. | Copyright information

Abstract

Aim: This was to assess the clinical performance of two different polymerization regimens of a non-rinse conditioning self/etching adhesive/sealant system (Adper Prompt-LPop [R], 3M ESPE) placed in recently erupted first permanent molars in two paediatric dental practices. Methods: A total of 40 healthy 5 to 8 year old patients (20 from each practice), presenting at least two caries-free recently erupted first permanent molars, participated in this preliminary t...

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