Smear layer-deproteinizing improves bonding of one-step self-etch adhesives to dentin

Smear layer deproteinizing by HOCl and Accel® application could enhance the quality of dentin for bonding to one-step self-etch adhesives, resulting in the improving μTBS, eliminating hybridized smear layer and preventing reticular nanoleakage formation in resin-dentin bonding interface.