Three‐Second Short Dentin Etching: Systematic Review of In Vitro Evidence in Adhesive Dentistry

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the impact of three-second short dentin etching on bonding performance in adhesive dentistry.
• Conducted a systematic review of in vitro studies on three-second short dentin etching.
• Analyzed the effects of etchant viscosity and adhesive type on bonding.
• Considered substrate variability for proper application of etching protocols.
• Three-second etching improves bonding performance compared to longer etching times.
• Potentially increases longevity of adhesive restorations.
• Highlights the importance of adhesive type and etchant viscosity in clinical applications.