| Materials | Ingredients | Manufacturer | Treatment Protocols |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gluma Desensitizer Powergel (GPG) | HEMA, glutaraldehyde, pyrogenic silicic acid, purified water | Heraeus Kulzer, Hanau, Germany LOT: 010103 |
Samples were immersed in protein-containing artificial dentin fluid (2% BSA solution) for 20 s in order to simulate the dentin fluid. GPG was then applied on wet dentin surface by agitating with an applicator tip for 60 s and left in place for 30 s. Rinsed with distilled water for 10 s. |
|
Bifluorid 12 (BIF) |
Sodium and calcium fluoride, ethyl acetate, pyroxylin, isoamylpropionate, fumed silica | Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany LOT: 1333318 |
A thin layer of BIFLUORID was applied using the foam pellet and left in place for 2 min. No rinsing was applied. |
| Gluma Self Etch Bond (GSE) | 4 META, acetone, water, photo initiators, stabilizers | Heraeus Kulzer, Hanau, Germany LOT: 010701 |
Since adhesion mechanism of SE adhesives involves integrating the smear into the adhesive interface, a new smear layer was created on the periodontal surfaces using a wet 600-grit SiC paper for 30 s. Rinsed with distilled water for 10 s. A thin layer of GSE was then applied by agitating with an applicator tip for 20 s, gently air-dryed for 5 s and light cured for 20 s (Elipar S10, 3M Espe, Germany). |
|
D/Sense Crystal (DSC) |
Potassium binoxalate, nitric acid in water | Centrix, Shelton, USA LOT: A23267 |
D/SENSE was applied by agitating for 1.5 min and left in place for 2 min. No rinsing was applied. |
|
Nupro Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste (NPP) |
Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate, sodium silicate, glycerin, pumice, titanium dioxide, crystalline silica | Dentsply, London, UK LOT: 13012205 |
NUPRO was applied by using a rubber cup on a slow speed handpiece for 60 s. Rinsed with distilled water for 10 s. |