Table 3: Failure mode analysis.

Adhesive System  
Failure Mode/ Storage Time
Scotchbond Universal (etch-and-rinse mode) 24 h   6 months Scotchbond Universal (self-etch mode) 24 h   6 months Scotchbond Multi-Purpose   24 h   6 months Clearfil SE Bond   24 h    6 months
(1) Interfacial  20%       25%  20%      15%  45%       60%  20%      20%
(2) Mixed (interfacial + cohesive in composite resin)    45%      45%    50%      50%    30%       25%    40%      35%
(3) Mixed (cohesive in adhesive + cohesive in composite resin)    35%      30%    30%      35%    25%      15%    40%      45%