a few studies employed composite materials aged for a longer period ranging from six months to six years, simulating more realistic aging of composite restorations [7,10,21,36-38]. In the oral cavity, the adhesive bond between the existing composite restoration and the repair composite resin is exposed to water, enzymes, bacteria, various chemical substances and mechanical stress, which can initiate its degradation. The chemical substances that might influence the quality of the adhesive bond also include surfactants used as foaming agents in toothpastes. By decreasing the surface tension, the penetration of water into the adhesive joint can be enhanced, accelerating the hydrolysis of the adhesive and reducing the composite repair strength. The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term resistance of the adhesive bond between the existing and repair composite materials created with several adhesive systems and different surface treatments subjected to prolonged exposure to water and a surfactant solution. The null hypothesis stated that different surface treatments, adhesive systems and the environment have no impact on the long-term strength of composite repairs. Materials and Methods Specimen preparation A micro-hybrid composite material (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany) was used in the study. The composite substrates (n=72) were