title: In vitro and in vivo adhesion in operative dentistry: a review and evaluation.
abstract: Dentin and enamel bonding agents (DBAs) were introduced in the early 1980s to prevent volumetric shrinkage of composite resins used as restorative materials, to ensure dentin and enamel marginal sealing, and to prevent the dislocation of restorations during occlusal loading of the tooth. Today, DBAs play an important role in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and have radically altered the performance of operative dentistry. This article identifies the mechanical and physical properties of DBAs that facilitate the bonding of enamel, dentin, and various other restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency and Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Bologna, Italy. c.prati@mbox.queen.it
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Prati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents