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[Dental adhesion: foundations and clinical results]
M Braem1, B Van Meerbeek, P Lambrechts
1Service Dentaire de Propédeutique RUCA, Antwerpen.
Revue Belge De Medecine Dentaire
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Dental adhesion principles are still evolving, causing confusion in clinical practice. Recent advancements in dentinal adhesive systems show promising long-term results for restorative dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Biomaterials engineering
- Restorative dentistry
Context:
- Adhesion is a critical concept in modern dentistry, yet its fundamental principles and evaluation methods remain incompletely understood.
- Clinical efficiency of current dentinal adhesive systems is a subject of ongoing debate and research.
Purpose:
- To clarify the general principles of dental adhesion.
- To evaluate the clinical efficiency and retentive capacities of four commercially available dentinal adhesive systems over a 2-year period.
Summary:
- The study reviews general adhesion principles in dentistry and presents 2-year in-vivo results for four dentinal adhesive systems.
- Findings suggest that newer approaches to dentine adhesion offer superior retentive capabilities compared to existing methods.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the long-term performance of dentinal adhesive systems.
- Informs clinical decision-making regarding the selection of restorative materials for improved patient outcomes.
- Highlights the potential of novel adhesive technologies in enhancing dental restorations.