Dentin Bond Strength Research Articles

Advanced statistical analyses to reduce inconsistencies in bond strength data focused on donor factors: A six-factor analysis using linear mixed and nonlinear regression models.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of the age and sex of tooth donors on dentin bond strength. A total of 38 extracted teeth (12 male and 26 female donors; age range: 17-82 years) were used in this study. In addition to donor age and sex, four other microtensile bond strength (μTBS) test specimen factors were evaluated: dentin position, bonding area, presence of voids at the interface, and computed tomography (CT) values of dentin. The μTBS was measured immediately (24 h) and 6 months after storage in water. After the μTBS testing, linear mixed and nonlinear regression models were used to analyze the effects of these factors on the μTBS data. The results from the linear mixed model revealed that the bonding area (P = 0.02), presence of voids at the interface (P = 0.04), and storage time (P < 0.001) significantly affected bond strength. In contrast, no correlation was observed between the μ TBS and dentin position (P = 0.08) or sex (P = 0.07). The results of the nonlinear regression model with robust variance-covariance estimators revealed that age significantly affected bond strength (P < 0.001). In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between μTBS and age (P < 0.001), with nonlinearity (P = 0.002). However, no correlation was observed between the μTBS and CT values (P = 0.69) without nonlinearity (P = 0.39). These findings suggest that bond strength increases with age until 60 years but not afterward.

Effect of dentin surface conditions and curing mode of resin cement on the dentin bond strength.

This study investigates the effects of dentin's drying time, roughness, and curing modes of resin cement on bond strength. Forty human teeth were divided into eight groups based on three experimental factors: dentin's roughness by 240-or 600-grit SiC paper (coarse or fine), dentin wetness with air-drying time (5-s or 10-s), and Single Bond Universal adhesive's curing mode by co-curing with RelyX Ultimate cement or light-curing separately (co-curing or light-curing). The micro-tensile bond strength of fifteen resin-dentin stikcs per groups was measured. Failure mode and adhesive layers were observed using stereoscopic and confocal laser scanning microscopy, respectively. The curing mode of the adhesive layer affected the bond strength of the dentin-resin cement (p<0.05). In particular, the light-curing mode exhibited a significantly higher bond strength than the co-curing one (p<0.05). The bond strength between the resin cement and dentin was improved in the 5-s drying groups than in the 10-s drying groups.

Evaluation of the root dentin bond strength and intratubular biomineralization of a premixed calcium aluminate-based hydraulic bioceramic endodontic sealer.

This study evaluated the dentin bonding strength and biomineralization effect of a recently developed premixed calcium aluminate-based endodontic sealer (Dia-Root Bio Sealer) in comparison with existing calcium silicate-based sealers. The root canals of 80 mandibular premolars were filled with Dia-Root Bio Sealer, Endoseal MTA, EndoSequence BC Sealer, and AH Plus Bioceramic Sealer. Medial and apical specimens were then obtained by sectioning. The push-out bond strength was measured using the medial specimens, and the failure mode was recorded. Intratubular biomineralization in the apical specimens was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance followed by the Tukey test (P < 0.05). The push-out bond strength of Dia-Root Bio Sealer was significantly higher than that of the other tested materials, and a cohesive failure pattern was observed in all groups. Dia-Root Bio Sealer also exhibited a significantly higher degree of biomineralization than the other groups, and EDS analysis indicated that the biomineralized precipitates were amorphous calcium phosphate. The results of this study indicate that Dia-Root Bio Sealer has the potential to be used as an adequate root canal sealer due to its favorable bonding performance.

Comparative evaluation of tensile bond strength in healthy dentin and caries-affected dentin, pre-treated with either grape seed extract or riboflavin: an in vitro study

Comparative evaluation of tensile bond strength in healthy dentin and caries-affected dentin, pre-treated with either grape seed extract or riboflavin: an in vitro study

Effect of bioceramic intracanal medication on the dentinal bond strength of bioceramic cements: an ex-vivo study.

The present study evaluated the effect of a bioceramic intracanal medicament (Bio-C Temp) on the push-out bond strength of bioceramic cements. Forty-eight human single-canaled premolars were prepared and randomly divided into three groups: Group (A) received no intracanal medicament; Group (B) calcium hydroxide (CH); and Group (C) Bio-C Temp. After medicament removal, the roots were sectioned transversely. The slices in each group were separated into two subgroups (n = 16): in Subgroup (1), mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was placed, and in Subgroup (2) Bio-C Repair. Push-out bond strength was determined using a universal testing machine, applying a constant compressive force on the cement until bond failure. The failure mode was also evaluated. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc tests. The level of significance was set at 5%. The pushout bond strength of Bio-C Repair was significantly higher than that of MTA irrespective of intracanal medication (p = 0.005). The placement of Bio-C Temp was associated with significantly lower bond strength (p = 0.002, p = 0.001). Bio-C Repair showed better bond strength compared to MTA, irrespective of intracanal medication. Bio-C Temp intracanal medicament, however, decreased the bond strength of both these cements.

Dentin bond strength of resin luting agents under a simulated intra-oral environment

Dentin bond strength of resin luting agents under a simulated intra-oral environment

Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide Primer on Microtensile Bond Strength and Micromorphological Pattern of HEMA-free Universal Adhesive to Dry/Wet Dentin After Thermomechanical Aging.

To evaluate the effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) primer on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) and the micromorphological pattern of a hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-free universal adhesive (UA) applied on wet/dry dentin in etch and rinse (E&R) mode before/after thermomechanical aging. For the μTBS test, the mid-coronal dentin of 80 human mandibular first molars was exposed and etched with 35% phosphoric acid. Teeth were randomly divided into two equal groups: dry and wet dentin (n = 40). Then, each group was subdivided according to dentin pretreatment by DMSO before UA (Gluma Bond Universal, Heraeus Kulzer, Hanau, Germany) application into unpretreated and 10% DMSO/water (OT Primer S100, OT Oy Dent, Turku, Finland) pretreated (n = 20). Resin composite blocks were built up using a specially designed Teflon mold. In every subgroup, both the μTBS test and failure analysis by stereomicroscope were evaluated immediately after 24 h and after thermomechanical aging (n = 10). The data were statistically analyzed using a three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) (p = 0.05). For the micromorphological pattern, 16 maxillary first premolars were distributed as mentioned in the μTBS test, prepared, and buccolingually sectioned. The dentin-resin interface was examined using an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) (n = 2). Three-way ANOVA revealed that the main effects and interactions between dentin wetness, dentin pretreatment, and evaluation time (thermomechanical aging) were not significant for µTBS (p> 0.05). Adhesive failure was the predominant type in all immediate and delayed specimens. Longer and more prominent resin tags were observed at dentin-resin interfaces after DMSO application. Neither the initial dentin wetness condition, dentin pretreatment, nor thermomechanical aging could affect the dentin bond strength. No correlation was found between the bond strength and the micromorphology findings. Key words:Wet/dry dentin bonding, Microtensile bond strength, Micromorphology, Universal adhesive, Dimethyl sulfoxide, Thermomechanical aging.

Effect of argon plasma and dentin rehydration on bond strength of dental adhesives to etched dentin.

This study investigated the effects of nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NAPP) application and dentin rehydration with water (REHY) on bond strength (BS) of adhesives. Three etch-and-rinse adhesives were tested: Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SBM / water-based primer + adhesive resin), Gluma Bond Universal (GBU / single-bottle containing acetone as organic solvent) and Prime&Bond Universal (PBU / single-bottle containing propanol as organic solvent). Adhesives were applied: 1- to phosphoric acid-etched dentin (Control), 2- after NAPP application for 45 seconds to etched dentin or 3- after REHY with water (10 seconds) of plasma-treated etched dentin. BS was performed using human molars and microtensile test, in which specimens were tested after 24 hours or one year (n=6). BS data were analyzed by three-way mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni's test (α=0.05). The morphology of etched dentin (n=3) and the dentin-adhesive interfaces (n=3) were evaluated using SEM. NAPP and REHY did not increase the BS of GBU and PBU. The BS of SBM to etched dentin not treated with NAPP (Control) reduced significantly after one year. The PBU adhesive showed the highest bond strength to dentin when the adhesives tested were applied after REHY. Phosphoric acid demineralized dentin to a depth of 5 mm that allowed the adhesive penetration into the dentinal tubules, forming the resin tags. Interfacial structures were maintained after one year. Argon plasma treatment was not beneficial in increasing the dentin bond strength of adhesives to etched-dentin at 24 hours. However, rehydration after plasma application prevented the bond strength reduction for three-step adhesive after one year.

Effect of various irrigation protocols and antioxidant application on bonding performance of two adhesive systems to coronal dentin.

The aim was to evaluate the effect of different irrigation protocols and antioxidants application on the shear bond strength (SBS) of two different adhesive systems to deep coronal dentin at different temperature. One hundred and twenty human premolar teeth were cut longitudinally in two halves, then the prepared specimens were allocated into four main groups according to the irrigation protocols; Distilled water (control), Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) + Ethylenediamine Tetra-acetic Acid (EDTA), and NaOCl + Editronate (HEDP), two subgroups according to irrigation solutions temperature; 4°C and 37°C, two divisions according to grape seed extract (GSE) application (with and without), and two subdivisions according to the applied adhesive systems; OptiBond-All-In-One (OPT) and ScotchBond Universal (SBU). Adhesives were applied in self-etch (SE) mode and resin composite material discs were built. Specimens were kept in distilled water for 24-h at 37°C before SBS testing. Four-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests were used for data analysis (α=0.05). 4°C irrigants solution temperature showed the least significant SBS values, distilled water group showed significantly higher SBS values compared to NaOCl + EDTA and NaOCl + HEDP groups respectively. GSE application improved dentin bond strength significantly within each adhesive. Increasing the temperature of the irrigation solutions has significantly enhanced the SBS of coronal dentin. Antioxidants application following different irrigation protocols has improved the SBS. Key words:Irrigation protocols, temperature, bond strength, coronal dentin, antioxidant, adhesive systems.

Effects of immersion in 4-methacryloyloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride/methyl methacrylate-tri-n-butyl borane resin-activated liquid on microtensile bond strength of root canal dentin

Background/purpose4-methacryloyloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride/methyl methacrylate-tri-n-butyl borane (4-META/MMA-TBB) resin is used for indirect restorations. We aimed to evaluate effects of immersion in 4-META/MMA-TBB-activated liquid on the bond strength of root canal dentin. Materials and methodsWe used freshly extracted single-rooted human teeth. After decoronation, each root was vertically sectioned into halves; their dentin walls were polished and flattened. The control group underwent dentin treatment with Green Activator. The immersion group was treated with Green Activator and Teeth Primer and immersed in 4-META/MMA-TBB-activated liquid. After bonding the resin blocks with Super-Bond, microtensile bond strength (μTBS) tests were performed (n = 6), and fracture surfaces were analyzed. Before surface treatment, dentin was immersed in a sodium fluorescein solution for 3 h, and resin blocks were bonded with Super-Bond with rhodamine B as in the bond strength test. The bonded cross section was observed using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). ResultsμTBS was significantly higher in the immersion group than in the control group (61.5 [51.3–66.7] vs. 33.0 [20.4–57.8] MPa; P < 0.05). Fracture mode analysis showed that, compared with the control group, the immersion group had a significantly lower rate of adhesive failure at the dentin interface and a significantly higher rate of cohesive failure in Super-Bond (P < 0.01). CLSM showed a water droplet-like accumulation of fluorescein dye above the hybrid layer in the control group, not in the immersion group. ConclusionImmersion in a 4-META/MMA-TBB-activated liquid inhibited water exudation from the root canal dentin and improved the bond strength.

Particle abrasion as a pre-bonding dentin surface treatment: A scoping review.

This scoping review aims to assess the influence of air abrasion with aluminum oxide and bioactive glass on dentin bond strength. An electronic search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase), on March 3rd, 2023, with previously identified MeSH Terms. A total of 1023 records were screened. Exclusion criteria include primary teeth, air abrasion of a substrate other than sound dentin, use of particles apart from aluminum oxide or bioactive glass, and studies in which bond strength was not assessed. Out of the 1023 records, title and abstract screening resulted in the exclusion of 895 and 67 studies, respectively, while full-text analysis excluded another 25 articles. In addition, 5 records were not included, as full texts could not be obtained after requesting the authors. Two cross-references were added. Thus, 33 studies were included in this review. It is important to emphasize the absence of standardization of air abrasion parameters. According to 63.6% of the studies, air abrasion does not influence dentin bond strength. Moreover, 30.3% suggest improving bonding performance, and 6.1% advocate a decrease. Air abrasion with aluminum oxide does not enhance or impair dentin bond strength. The available data on bioactive glass are limited, which hinders conclusive insights. Dentin air abrasion is a widely applied technique nowadays, with numerous clinical applications. Despite the widespread adoption of this procedure, its potential impact on bonding performance requires a thorough analysis of the existing literature.

Dentin Bond Strength of Calcium Silicate-Based Materials: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies

Background: Dentin adhesion is a basic aspect to consider in a root canal sealer. Calcium silicate-based cements are materials that have excellent biocompatibility and bioactivity. Bioactivity is closely related to dentin bond strength. One of the tests that is most used to evaluate the adhesive property of a sealing cement is the “push-out bond strength” test, which consists of applying tensile forces to the root to measure the resistance of the bonding of a material to root dentin. Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to perform a qualitative synthesis of available evidence on the adhesion of calcium silicate-based sealers to dentin. Methods: An advanced search of the literature was performed in five databases, limited to in vitro studies on human teeth published in the last 5 years. Results: 42 studies were eligible for the review, and data were collected according to the number of teeth studied, the canal preparation, the irrigant used, the mechanical test used, the root thirds and the type of sealer studied. A qualitative synthesis of the evidence is presented. Conclusions: TotalFill BC sealer and EndoSequence Root Repair Material appear as the calcium silicate-based materials with the highest bond strength to dentin. In addition, using 17% EDTA as a final irrigant increases the bond strength of calcium silicate-based sealers.

Optimization of Dentin Bond Strength Using the Dimethylsulfoxide-Wet Bonding Strategy: A 6-Month Preliminary Study

Optimization of Dentin Bond Strength Using the Dimethylsulfoxide-Wet Bonding Strategy: A 6-Month Preliminary Study

Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength and Microleakage of Self-adhesive Giomer

This study was aimed to evaluate the bonding performance of a self-adhesive giomer and compare it to a conventional flowable composite resin with regard to shear bond strength and microleakage in enamel and dentin. Healthy human premolars extracted for orthodontic treatments were used in the study. For shear bond strength tests, enamel and dentin specimens were prepared for the study group with selfadhesive giomer and for the control group with conventional flowable composite resin with a 5th-generation adhesive system. A universal testing machine was used to measure the shear bond strength. For the microleakage tests, specimens were immersed in a 2% methylene blue solution for 24 hours, cut into sections, and evaluated with a stereomicroscope for the extent of dye penetration. The results of the study showed no statistically significant difference in shear bond strength between the self-adhesive giomer and the conventional flowable composite resin in enamel (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.091). On the contrary, in dentin, the self-adhesive giomer showed significantly lower shear bond strength (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.0001). The microleakage of the selfadhesive giomer was significantly higher than that of the conventional flowable composite resin (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.002). Self-adhesive giomer is considered useful for restoring small cavities at the enamel level of pediatric patients by reducing chair time with the advantage of a simple bonding process. However, as the study was conducted in a laboratory setting, further research in a clinical environment is deemed necessary.

Medium-term evaluation of the bond strength and dentin penetration of self-adhesive resin cements to root dentin.

Medium-term evaluate the bond strength and tag formation in root dentin using self-adhesive cements Maxcem Elite (MCE), Relyx U200 (RU2), SeT PP (SPP) and Megalink (MGL) compared to conventional cement Relyx ARC (ARC) for glass fibre post cementation. One hundred bovine incisors roots were endodontically treated and divided into 5 groups (n = 20) according to the cementation system: MCE, RU2, SPP, MGL and ARC. All cementation systems were evaluated at 24 h (1) and 12 months (2) after post cementation. Specimens from the cervical, middle and apical thirds of the root were submitted to push-out bond strength test and confocal laser microscopy to verify the dentin penetration. The adhesive failure mode was classified as adhesive, cohesive and mixed. Data were analysed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (α = 5%). ARC-1 and ARC-12 showed the highest bond strength (P < 0.05). ARC showed the greatest tag extension, regardless of the third (P < 0.05). The most frequent failure mode in the 24-h analysis was cohesive, regardless of the cement used. For the 12-month analysis, mixed failure was the most frequent. Conventional cement (ARC) showed the highest bond strength and tag extension, regardless of the evaluation period. In all cementation systems, the bond strength decreased after 12 months. © 2023 Australian Dental Association.

The Effect Of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Conditioning on Dentin Bond Strength and Nanoleakage of Universal Adhesive Systems: An In Vitro Study.

To investigate the effect of erbium, chromium: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser conditioning on dentin bond strength and nanoleakage of different universal and self-etch adhesives. A total of 84 intact human third molar teeth were cut at the dentin level, and half of them were laser conditioned. The specimens were divided into three groups; two different universal resins and one self-etch adhesive resin were applied and composite resin restorations were created. For the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) test, 20 microspecimens were prepared from the laser and control group of each adhesive (n = 20) and tested with a universal device. For nanoleakage observation, 10 specimens were prepared from each group (n = 10) and stored in silver nitrate solution, and then the amount of nanoleakage was analyzed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA, Tukey's honestly significant difference, and chi-square tests. The mean dentin bond strength of all adhesives in the laser groups was found to be statistically significantly lower than those of the control groups (P < .05). No difference was found between the mean bond strength of the adhesives in the laser and control groups (P > .05). Higher nanoleakage was observed in all adhesives in the laser groups compared to the control groups (P < .05). Irradiation of the dentin surface with Er,Cr:YSGG could adversely affect the µTBS and nanoleakage, likely by affecting the structure of the hybrid layer.

Dentin bond strength and antimicrobial activities of universal adhesives containing silver nanoparticles synthesized with Rosa canina extract.

The purpose in the study was to evaluate the effect of biogenic silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesized by the green synthesis method on dentin bond strength in three different universal adhesives and investigate their antibiofilm activity against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). Three different universal adhesives (single bond universal, all-bond universal, and clearfil universal) were used in this study. Ag NPs were synthesized using rose hip (Rosa canina) extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent and they were characterized with STEM, UV-vis spectrophotometer, DLS, and zeta potential. Ag NPs were added to the adhesive resins at a rate of 0.05% (w/w), and their homogeneous distribution in the adhesive was determined using EDX spectrometry. Samples in all groups were tested at baseline-after 5000 and 10,000 thermal cycles. Adhesive composite discs were used for the live/dead analysis of S. mutans, MTT metabolic activity test, lactic acid production, and determination of colony-forming unit (CFU) values (n = 3). Ninety extracted caries-free human third molars were used to determine microtensile bond strength (μTBS) (n = 10). After the universal adhesive was applied to the dentin surface, composite resin (Z550 XT, 3M ESPE, USA) was placed and sections were taken to form a composite-dentin stick of 1mm × 1mm wideness and 8-mm length. The sticks were broken at a rate of 1mm/min under uniaxial tension in a universal testing machine, and the failure modes were determined by SEM. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for antibacterial tests and two-way analysis of variance for μTBS tests were performed (p < 0.05). All universal adhesive groups containing Ag NPs showed higher antibacterial activity than control groups without Ag NPs (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the live/dead assay analysis, MTT metabolic activity test, lactic acid production, and CFU values in the thermal cycled Ag NPs groups (p < 0.05). Antibacterial activity decreased in groups containing Ag NPs subjected to 10,000 thermal cycles. The highest lactic acid production 11.06 (± 0.629) and CFUs 7.61 (± 0.304), live bacteria 31.13 (± 0.466), and S. mutans MTT metabolic activity 0.29 (± 0.376) at AU (All-Bond Universal-Ag NPs) 10,000 thermal cycles group. There was no difference in μTBS values between the initial and 5000 thermal cycle groups, there was a difference between the 10,000 thermal cycle groups. The CU (Clearfil Universal-Ag NPs) group subjected to 10,000 thermal cycles showed lower μTBS 11.1 (± 3.2). In conclusion, universal adhesives containing biogenic Ag NPs showed higher antibacterial activity than the control groups and did not reduce the μTBS. Antibacterial universal adhesives can contribute to restoration success in clinical applications by reducing residual bacteria and preventing secondary caries formation.

Effect of Chlorhexidine and Ozone Gel on Microleakage and Shear Bond Strength of Dentin Bonding Agents in Composite Resin Restorations of Primary Teeth

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of two antimicrobial agents on shear bond strength and microleakage of composite resin restorations in primary teeth. Methods: Sixty extracted primary molars and canines were assigned to three different groups according to the dentin surface pretreatment (2% chlorhexidine gluconate gel, ozone gel, and control group) and two subgroups (sound and caries-affected dentin) for shear bond strength tests. For the microleakage test process, a class V cavity was prepared on the buccal surface of the teeth and restored with composite resin. Then, all the teeth were cut buccolingually. The depth of stain penetration in each specimen was measured separately according to the scale. The data have been analyzed using SPSS 24 software. Results: In both sound and caries-affected dentin, ozone gel exhibited higher shear bond strength than chlorhexidine gel and the control group (P&lt;0.001). Chlorhexidine gel had no significant effect on the shear bond strength of sound dentin (P=0.561), but it reduced it in the caries-affected dentin (P&lt;0.001). With both disinfectants, the shear bond strength of the caries-affected dentin was significantly lower than that of the sound dentin. The application of chlorhexidine gel to caries-affected dentin resulted in more microleakage than sound dentin. In addition, the amount of microleakage in the ozone gel group was similar in both types of dentin. Conclusion: In both sound and caries-affected dentin, ozone gel was associated with higher shear bond strength than chlorhexidine gel; furthermore, chlorhexidine increased microleakage and ozone gel decreased it.

The Effect of Two Nano Proanthocyanidin-Based Dentin Biomodifiers on Micro Tensile Bond Strength of Dentin Treated with Two Adhesive Modes

The Effect of Two Nano Proanthocyanidin-Based Dentin Biomodifiers on Micro Tensile Bond Strength of Dentin Treated with Two Adhesive Modes

An In Vitro Comparative Study of the Push-out Bond Strengths of Various Endodontic Sealers to Radicular Dentin.

The bond strength of an endodontic sealer to the root dentin is an important factor in maintaining the integrity of the root canal seal. The present study aimed to assess the push-out bond strength of three endodontic sealers used with the single-cone obturation technique. The root canals of 40 central maxillary incisors were instrumented using ProTaper Universal NiTi rotary files. The roots were divided into 4 groups (N = 10) according to the type of root canal sealers: Group 1 (control group): AH Plus/Gutta-percha lateral condensation technique (LC); Group 2: AH Plus/Gutta-percha single-cone technique (SC); Group 3: GuttaFlow 2/SC; Group 4: Realseal SE/SC. After obturation, each tooth was prepared for push-out assessment. The total and sectional push-out bond strengths were measured and statistically analysed. Furthermore, failure modes were identified microscopically. The results indicated that samples in the first group showed the highest total and sectional bond strengths. Samples from other groups showed statistically similar total bond strengths. The highest sectional bond strength was found mainly in the apical root sections. Cohesive failure was predominant for the first group, whereas adhesive failure was predominant in the other groups. It could be concluded that the dentin bond strengths of the tested sealers used with the single-cone technique were nearly similar but lower than those of AH Plus/LC. The highest sectional bond strength was observed in the apical thirds. The failure mode was mostly cohesive for AH Plus/LC and adhesive for sealers used with the single-cone obturation technique.