Abstract

This study compared the effect of different loading methods and crosshead speeds on resin-dentin microshear bond strength (mu SBS) using two etchandrinse adhesive systems. Sixty molar teeth had their dentin surfaces exposed and were randomly distributed into 12 groups (n=5), according to a combination of the factors: loading methods (orthodontic-looped wire and chisel systems), cross-head speed (0.5, 1.0 and 5.0 mm/min) and adhesive system (Adper Single Bond 2 and XP Bond). Five tygon tubes were positioned over each sample, filled with composite resin and photoactivated. After 24 h, they were tested. The data were analyzed, with a two-way ANOVA and Tukey test (alpha=0.05). The mu SBS of the adhesives was higher with the chisel methods, compared to the orthodontic-looped wire (p<0.05). The cross-head speed was only significant for the chisel (p<0.05). The evaluated test variables affect the mu SBS for both adhesives and therefore should be standardized: however the loading method proved to have the most effect on mu SBS values. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.