title: Adhesion to tooth structure mediated by contemporary bonding systems.
abstract: Given the enormity of the field of adhesion and the number of commercial products available, the discipline of modern adhesive dentistry can be daunting with respect to materials and techniques. This article organizes contemporary bonding practice and materials around an understanding of the fundamentals of adhesion to tooth structure. In providing this context, adhesive development, bonding systems, and their appropriate use are better understood. The end result is the better practice of adhesive dentistry.
authors.affiliation: BioMat Sciences, 5612 Glenwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA. stangel@biomatsciences.com
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Stangel
authors.forename: Thomas H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sacher
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials