Effect of MMP Inhibitors on Shear Bond Strength of Adhesive to Dentin after Different Drying Techniques: An In-Vitro Study

The study showed that CHX had a superior effect on the SBS when compared to DOX. Among the drying agents used TP yielded better results than drying with a damp CP. The overall SBS was high in the CHX group dried with TP and the least strength was shown by the control group where treatment with an MMP inhibitor was done.