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Author(s) -
PAUL STEFAN J.,
SCHARER PETER
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1993.tb00737.x
Subject(s) - dentin , materials science , dentistry , research object , forensic engineering , orthodontics , composite material , engineering , medicine , geography , regional science
Dentin bonding has been the object of intensive research for many years. If a substance is expected to bond to a natural tooth surface, the morphologic and physiologic characteristics of the substrate determine both the bonding applications and testing methods used. This two‐part article is a literature review. Part I is a detailed description of the structure of dentin. In Part II the importance of intrapulpal pressure on understanding bonding and testing will be discussed.