Bonding Agents

Question 1

How to achieve “conditioned tooth” ?

Answer 1

Using phosphoric acid with 37% from 30-60 second then washing and dryness of the the tooth

Question 2

Benefit of bonding agents?

Answer 2

-used with composite restorations as a liner especially for shallow cavity,because they occlude the orifices of dentinal tubules
-reduce post operative sensitivity

Question 3

Uses of bonding agent in amalgam?(special bonding agent)

Answer 3

-sealing the cavity against fluid flow
-sealing the cavity against microleakage