title: Shear strength of composite bonded to laser-pretreated dentin.
abstract: As research progresses, laser energy moves closer to acceptable usefulness. Laser application to prepare dentin creates a more retentive surface for composite bonding.
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003188:Composite Resins; D003460:Crystallization; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003804:Dentin / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins