Effect of New Haemostatic Agent on Microtensile Bond Strength of Two Adhesive Systems to Dentin

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a new haemostatic agent (Ankaferd Blood Stopper, ABS) on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of self-etch and etch and rinse adhesives to dentin. Flat dentin surfaces were divided into four groups per adhesive according to contamination procedures: group 1 (control): no contamination; group 2: blood; group 3: ABS; group 4: blood and ABS. Specimens were tested for μTBS and data were analysed using analysis of variance and Tamhane tests. All groups showed lower μTBS than the control group (p<0.05). The μTBS in groups 3 and 4 was significantly higher than in group 2 (p<0.05). No statistically significant differences were observed in the μTBS of the adhesives (p>0.05). The μTBS of the ABS groups was lower than the μTBS of the control groups but higher than the μTBS of the blood contaminated groups. These results indicate that ABS application may be recommended after blood contamination during restorative procedures. © W. S. Maney & Son Ltd. 2011.