Objective The research purpose was to inspect the impact of deproteinization of enamel through the use of 10% papain on the shear bond strength (SBS) of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) and single-step composite (Biofix), and compare it with the regularly used composite bonding material (Transbond XT). Methodology Extracted premolars (120) were equally separated into four groups. Group A (RMGIC + papain), Group B (Biofix + papain), Group C (Transbond XT + papain), and Group D (Control) (Transbond XT without papain). The SBS and adhesive remnant index (ARI) were studied and juxtaposed. Results There were statistically significant differences ( P .05). The study did not find any relevant difference in the mean ARI scores between all groups ( P > .05). Conclusion Deproteinization with the use of 10% papain has significantly improved the SBS values of RMGIC and Biofix. Making these materials comparable to conventional composite.
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