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Dentinal bonding agents versus glass-ionomer cements
1Eastman Dental Institute, London, England.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Dental bonding agents face challenges with long-term efficacy, as in vitro results differ from clinical outcomes. This review explores the evolution of resin bonding agents and glass-ionomer cements for better clinical material selection.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Long-term dental material bonding to dentin is controversial.
- In vitro testing often fails to predict in vivo performance.
- Clinicians face numerous dentinal bonding agents with limited in vivo data.
Observation:
- Glass-ionomer cements offer good dentin adhesion but are unsuitable for high-stress areas.
- New dentinal bonding agents are frequently introduced before long-term clinical evaluation.
- Material selection for specific clinical needs is increasingly complex.
Findings:
- The evolution of resin bonding agents and glass-ionomer cements is reviewed.
- The historical development and clinical potential of these materials are discussed.
- A personal perspective on the challenges in dental adhesion is presented.
Implications:
- Understanding the history and evolution of dental materials aids clinical decision-making.
- Further in vivo research is crucial for validating new dentinal bonding agents.
- Improved material selection strategies are needed for predictable long-term dental restorations.