What's new in dentine bonding? Self-etch adhesives.
Bonding to dentine is an integral part of contemporary restorative dentistry, but early systems were not user-friendly. The introduction of new systems which have a reduced number of steps--the self-etch adhesives--could therefore be an advantage to clinicians, provided that they are as effective as previous adhesives. These new self-etch materials appear to form hybrid layers as did the previous generation of materials. However, there is a need for further clinical research on these new materials. Advantages of self-etch systems include, no need to etch and rinse, reduced post-operative sensitivity and low technique sensitivity. Disadvantages include, the inhibition of set of self- or dual-cure resin materials and the need to roughen untreated enamel surfaces prior to bonding.
Burke
F J Trevor
FJ
University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham.
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D045662:Dental Etching / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016369:Smear Layer; D013718:Tensile Strength
D000269:Adhesives; D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents