Effect of chitosan and chlorhexidine on demineraslised dentin to enhance adhesion.

The bond strength (BS) and failure status of demineralized dentin following the application of chitosan solution and chlorhexidine (CHX) is of interest to dentists. A total of 30 non-pathological extracted premolar teeth were subjected to caries induction through the pH cycle procedure. The teeth were divided equally into 3 groups as such as group I: control (distilled water), Group II-2.5% chitosan solution and Group III - chlorhexidine (CHX). Later teeth were subjected to a microtensile bond strength test (µTBS). The failure mode was assessed using stereo microscope. The bond strength of the chitosan-treated specimens was significantly higher than that of the chlorhexidine treated specimens and the control specimen which had the lowest bond strength.