“… 9 However, several studies have demonstrated that self-etching adhesive systems have lower bond strength than the conventional adhesives because of the low degree of adhesive infiltration into etched dentin, as the smear layer is not removed, but incorporated into the hybrid layer. 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 Although the primer of the adhesive system of the silorane-based composite promotes intense dentin decalcification and exposes its collagen fibrils, the majority of the dentinal tubules remain obliterated by smear plugs, leading to the formation of a 2.0 µm-thick hybrid layer and few resin tags. 12 Nevertheless, to increase bond strength, the manufacturer of silorane-based composite specific adhesive recommends pre-etching of dentin surface with phosphoric acid before application of the primer.…”