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A renaissance of freehand bonding
Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Freehand bonding is gaining popularity despite limited research. This review explores advancements in dental resin materials and explains the rise of this technique.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Restorative dentistry
Background:
- Literature review from 1992 shows limited studies on freehand bonding.
- Freehand bonding is experiencing increased adoption in dental practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the discrepancy between the rising popularity of freehand bonding and its scarce representation in scientific literature.
- To provide a historical overview of dental resin improvements.
- To identify factors contributing to the increased use of freehand bonding.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on studies related to freehand bonding and dental resin materials.
- Analysis of trends in dental material development and their impact on restorative techniques.
Main Results:
- A significant gap exists between the clinical popularity of freehand bonding and its publication record.
- Dental resin materials have seen substantial improvements over the years.
- The core techniques for freehand bonding have remained largely consistent.
Conclusions:
- The rise in freehand bonding popularity is attributed to material advancements rather than novel techniques.
- Dentists may be less inclined to publish articles on established or minimally changed techniques.