Effect of Collagen Matrix Saturation on the Surface Free Energy of Dentin using Different Agents

The surface free energy of conditioned-dentin is one of the factors that interfere with monomeric infiltration of the interfibrillar spaces. Saturation of the tooth matrix with different substances may modulate this energy and, consequently, the wettability of the dentin.To evaluate the influence of different substances used to saturate conditioned-dentin on surface free energy (SFE) of this substrate.Dentin blocks (4 × 7 × 1 mm, n = 6/ group),...