Dentin adhesives application deviations: Effects on permeability and nanoleakage

The purpose was to evaluate the effect that deviations from the recommended protocol of a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system has on permeability and nanoleakage. One hundred and twenty dentin disks were treated with a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or using five simulated deviations from the recommended protocol: applying potassium oxalate, reducing the application time of the...