Influence of an MDP Salt-Based Surface Cleaner on Bond Strength to Saliva-Contaminated Dentin At Different Stages of a Self-Etch Adhesive Procedure: An In Vitro Pilot Study.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effect of MDP salt-based cleaner on bond strength to saliva-contaminated dentin during self-etch adhesive procedures.
• Conducted an in vitro study on dentin bonding performance.
• Applied a self-etch adhesive in different contamination stages with saliva.
• Used μSBS (micro shear bond strength) measurements to assess bonding outcomes.
• Found that the MDP salt-based cleaner significantly improved bond strength in saliva-contaminated dentin.
• Greatest improvement observed when the cleaner was applied after the primer and post-polymerization contamination.