History and Evolution of Dental Bonding - Adhesive dentistry started in 1955 with Dr. Michael Buonocore's paper on acid etching. - Dental bonding agents have evolved from no-etch to total-etch to self-etch systems. - 4th generation bonding agents achieved the best bonding and longevity. - In 2012, new universal adhesives were commercialised.
Dental Bonding in Orthodontic Treatments - Bonding orthodontic brackets to teeth is crucial for effective treatment. - There is no clear evidence on the best type of orthodontic adhesive to use.
Dental Adhesive and Dentine Bonding Agents - Dentine bonding agents are used in dental bonding procedures. - This section needs expansion.
Related Fields to Dental Bonding - Fixed prosthodontics is related to dental bonding. - Cosmetic dentistry is another field related to dental bonding.
References - The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry provides an introduction to dental bonding. - Bella Smiles provides facts about dental bonding. - A critical review of adhesion to tooth tissue was published in the Journal of Dental Research. - In vitro shear bond strength studies compared self-etching adhesives to 4th and 5th generation adhesives. - Irwin Smigel's book 'Dental Health/Dental Beauty' discusses aesthetic dentistry. - New universal adhesives were discussed in Clinicians Report. - Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews examined adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets.