Abstract
In this paper – the first part of a two part review – the problems encountered and the materials used in the various aspects of adhesion in dentistry are briefly discussed. The areas covered are: adhesion to teeth; impression taking; capillary adhesion and denture retention; powder mixing, wettability, and bubble entrappment; porcelain–metal bonding; bioadhesion; composites; and abhesion. In the second part of the work, it is intended to cover adhesion to teeth in greater technical detail.
MST/1081
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