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Dentine bonding systems: 1. Mode of action
F J Burke1, E C Combe, W H Douglas
1University of Birmingham Dental School, USA.
Dental Update
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Achieving a reliable bond to dentine is challenging due to its complex anatomy. However, significant advancements in understanding bonding mechanisms have led to clinically effective dentine bonding systems.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Adhesive dentistry
Background:
- Bonding to dentine presents unique challenges compared to enamel.
- Dentine's complex structure, including tubules and organic components, complicates adhesion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress in understanding dentine bonding mechanisms.
- To highlight the development of clinically viable dentine bonding systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific literature on dentine bonding.
- Analysis of advancements in adhesive dentistry over the past decade.
Main Results:
- Mechanisms of dentine bonding are significantly better understood.
- Numerous dentine bonding systems now achieve clinically acceptable bond strengths.
Conclusions:
- Reliable dentine bonding is now achievable with modern adhesive systems.
- Continued research into dentine-enamel interface is crucial for further improvements.