Initiators of polymerization on self-etching primers: effect on microtensile bond strength and on morphological pattern of hybrid layer

The aim of this project will be to investigate the influence of the addition of light and co-initiators in self-etching primers, in relation to microtensile bond strength (μTBS) and on morphological pattern of hybrid layer of an experimental adhesive system. An experimental self-etching primer will be formulated and on which will be added the initiators of polymerization, resulting in a total of 6 experimental groups: PCONTROL, PCQ, PQTX, PDPI, PBAR and PSUL. A coating adhesive resin compound by Bis-GMA, TEGDMA and HEMA will be formulated. For μTBS test, forty-eight bovine incisors will be randomized and allocate in the six groups. Vestibular enamel will be grounded to expose the superficial coronal dentin, which that will be polished wet to create a standardized smear layer with 600 grit silicon paper. After rinsing, water will be removed with a piece of absorbent paper, leaving the surface visibly dried. The prepared dentin surfaces will be etched with primer and air-dried, after coating adhesive resin will be applied and light activated. The composite resin will be inserted in two increments and will be light activated according to the manufacturer s recommendations. After storage for 24 hours, the specimens will be sectioned with a refrigerated diamond saw at lowspeed. After check normal distribuition and equal variances as assumptions to carry out parametric statistics data obtained on μTBS, will be submitted to two-way ANOVA (factor time and factor initiator of (polymerization) test to verify differences between means (p