Effect of Increased Improve Time on Adhesive System: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Objective: This double-blind randomized clinical trial evaluates the influence of increased application time of a new etch-and-rinse two-step adhesive Single Link; (Angelus Dental Products Industry) applied in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs). Methods: A total of 221 restorations were randomly placed in 35 patients assigned in four groups to two different etch-and-rinse two-step adhesive Peak® Universal Bond (P) (Ultradent Products Ind) and Single Link (SL) (Angelus Dental Products Industry). The adhesives systems were applied on the NCCLs follows: P1 - applied according to the manufacturer's; P2X - applied for the double time; SL1 and; SL2X. The resin composite Amelogen (Ultradent) was placed incrementally. The restorations were evaluated imediataly (baseline), 6 and 12 months, using the FDI and USPHS criteria. Statistical analyses were performed using appropriate tests (=0.05).