Adhesive protocols adopted by dentists in Northeastern Brazil: a case study from the state of Rio Grande do Norte
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v14.e1.a2026.id3252Keywords:
Agents de collage dentinaire, Acid etching, dental, Clinical trial protocolAbstract
The evolution of adhesive systems has provided dentists with different application protocols, with emphasis on universal adhesive systems, which offer the versatility of ‘multi-mode’ use. Therefore, mastering the correct techniques becomes essential. This study aimed to analyze the profile of dentists who perform adhesive restorative procedures, investigating the adhesion strategies adopted. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional observational study, approved by CEP-UFRN (protocol 5,269,958), carried out through an electronic questionnaire with professionals registered with CRO-RN and working in the state. Of the 4,626 eligible professionals, 114 answered the questionnaire and met the inclusion criteria. The majority were female (60.5%), aged between 22 and 35 years (63.1%), graduated from public institutions (68.4%) and graduated up to four years ago (31.5%). Regarding professional updating, 54.4% reported doing so frequently, mainly through scientific articles (72.8%). The conventional two-step adhesive system was the most used (56.1%). Among the self-etching systems, selective enamel etching predominated (36%), while in the universal systems, total acid etching was most adopted (42.1%). It is concluded that, although there is a constant search for updating, the use of the most current protocols recommended in the literature is still not the majority.