title: Dentin bonding: past and present.
abstract: Dentin-bonding agents have changed dramatically since being introduced. The large number of these products, as well their dynamic nature and myriad clinical uses, make it difficult for clinicians to understand how they work and when to use them. Sequential development of dentin-bonding agents from the mid-1950s to the present is described. Information also is provided about current popular bonding products and new clinical applications.
authors.affiliation: Materials Evaluation Section, U.S. Air Force Dental Investigation Service, Brooks AFB, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Charlton
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D016369:Smear Layer
chemical_list: D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D008689:Methacrylates