Adhesion and Bonding in Restorative Dentistry

Reliable bonding of resins to enamel and dentin has revolutionized thep practice of operative dentistry. Improvements in dentin bonding materials and techniques are likely to continue. However, even as the materials themselves become better and easier to use, proper attention to techniquea and a good understanding of the bonding process remain essential forc clinical success. This review about adhesive dentistry describes all the “generations” andt typesof adhesive product designs that have been introduced during the last 30 years. Since the introduction of the acid etched into clinical practice, various dentin bonding agents were developed to improved the quality ofadhesives and composites restoration.