Go! is a single-component, light-cured, self-etching, fluoride-releasing dentin and enamel bonding system.
SDI describes Go! as an adhesive that saves dentists time at the chair. According to the manufacturer, the user does not have to shake the bottle, etch the dentin, or wash it off. It also does not need to be rubbed or agitated.
Only 1 application is required. Once cured, the restorative can be immediately placed over Go!. Go! is indicated for bonding direct resin-based restorations, bonding indirect restorations, bonding composite to old amalgam, repairing composite, sealing exposed root surfaces, sealing cavities before placing restorations, treating hypersensitivity, desensitizing cervical areas, and preparing crowns.
Ease of Use
The following steps are required when using Go!:
Clean and isolate the tooth.
Remove excess water. Some moisture is preferred, but Go! works on dry surfaces.
Apply Go! to saturate internal surfaces and leave in place for 20 seconds.
Blow firmly with dry, oil-free air for 5 seconds.
Light cure for 10 seconds.
Apply restorative material according to manufacturer’s intructions.
When the evaluators were asked to rate the ease of use of Go!, 2 rated it as excellent, 2 rated it as very good, and 2 rated it as good. One evaluator described Go! “as simple to use and easy to dispense.”
Ease of Activation
When the 6 dentists who participated in this evaluation were asked about the importance of ease of activation when purchasing a dental adhesive, 4 said it is very important and 2 said it is important. When the evaluators were then asked to rate Go! on ease of activation, 4 rated it as excellent and 2 rated it as very good. One evaluator said, “The handling of the material was simple, both for me and my dental assistant.”
Usefulness of Color Change Indicator
The initial color of Go! is dark yellow. After the material is cured, it becomes clear to indicate that the restoration can be placed. When the evaluators were asked about the usefulness of the color change, 2 rated it as excellent, 1 rated it as very good, 2 rated it as good, and 1 rated it as poor. One evaluator said that he “could not see the [color] change on the tooth.” Another evaluator said that “while the color change is minimal it does help you tell when the bond is set.”
Working Time and Setting Time
The evaluators were asked to rate the working time and the setting time of Go! self-etch adhesive. Two evaluators rated both the working and setting times as excellent, 3 rated them as very good, and 1 rated them as good.
Overall Satisfaction
At the end of the evaluation, the dentists who participated were asked to give their overall satisfaction rating for Go!. One evaluator rated it as excellent, 3 rated it as very good, 1 rated it as good, and 1 rated it as fair. One evaluator said, “All in all, Go! is a nice addition to the plethora of bonding products on the market.” Another evaluator said, “I didn’t have any reports of postoperative sensitivity, and none of the restorations [I placed using Go!] came out after about 3 months.” This evaluator went on to say that Go! “is a material I would buy and definitely recommend to my colleagues.”
