Bonding to dentin and enamel where does it stand in 2005?

Area of Science:

• Dental Materials Science
• Adhesive Dentistry

Background:

• Enamel bonding is a well-established, predictable, and durable dental procedure.
• Dentin bonding has a less consistent history but remains a significant area of research and clinical interest.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss controversies surrounding dentin bonding.
• To provide logical conclusions on the application of current enamel and dentin bonding materials.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing scientific literature on dental bonding agents.
• Synthesis of clinical observations and research findings.

Main Results:

• Enamel bonding demonstrates high efficacy and longevity.
• Dentin bonding presents ongoing challenges and areas for improvement.

Conclusions:

• Current bonding materials offer various options for enamel and dentin adhesion.
• Evidence-based recommendations are provided for optimizing the use of these materials in clinical practice.