Effect of a ZOE temporary cement on the bond strength of a resin luting cement.

This study was conducted to determine if a eugenol-based temporary cement affected the bond strength of a dual-cure cement to etched enamel. Dicor buttons were cemented to etched enamel surfaces after pretreatment with a non-eugenol containing cement, a eugenol containing cement and a control. This study concluded that shear bond strengths were unaffected by the temporary cement, provided the enamel surface was cleaned with pumice and etched with 37% phosphoric acid.