Development of Dentin Bonding Systems from Past to Present

Providing a stable and long lasting bonding to the tooth is an ideal requirement for the success of restorations. Therefore dentin bonding systems are important clinical contributions to recent composite technology. The first, second and third generations are classified under historical title while; etch&rinse, self-etch and multi-mode adhesives are classified under the title of current clinical practice procedures strategies. The preferred properties of adhesive systems are biocompatibility with dental tissues, improved bond strength to dental tissues, and better resistance to chewing stresses. In recent years, the success rate of restorative treatment of teeth that have suffered from caries or loss of supporting tissue has increased considerably due to the developments in dentin donding systems. Keywords: Dental enamel, dentin, dentin-bonding agents, dental adhesives, classification