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Review
. 2025 Jan 27;17(1):e78102.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.78102. eCollection 2025 Jan.

Immediate Dentin Sealing: Advancing Bonding Efficacy and Clinical Success

Ayush Agrawal  1 , Rohida Nehal  1 , Krupa Gala  1 , Sanpreet S Sachdev  2
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Review

Immediate Dentin Sealing: Advancing Bonding Efficacy and Clinical Success

Ayush Agrawal et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Immediate dentin sealing (IDS) is an innovative approach in restorative dentistry that has gained recognition for its ability to enhance bond strength, reduce sensitivity after procedures, and improve the durability of indirect restorations. This review puts together data from scientific studies to provide an in-depth analysis of IDS, focusing on its core principles, clinical advantages, applications, and challenges. Drawing from clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, this narrative review stresses the significance of IDS in modern adhesive protocols and its role in achieving successful and long-lasting restorative outcomes.

Keywords: acid etching; composite restoration; conservative dentistry; dentin bonding; direct restoration; restorative dentistry.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Benefits of immediate dentin sealing.
Image credits: Nehal Rohida and Ayush Agrawal.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Diagrammatic representation of step-by-step procedure of immediate dentin sealing.
Image credits: Nehal Rohida, Ayush Agrawal.
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