Understanding the advances in self adhesive technology and how to incorporate them into your restorative practice
There is considerable confusion for the practitioner when discussing self adhesive materials and when to best utilize these different types of products. With the introduction of self etch self adhesive flowable composites, cements, bonding agents and core material, the confusion has increased.
We will review the different types of materials and how to best use these to provide better restorations and improve the quality of dental treatment.
Learning objectives:
- Understand total etch vs. self etch adhesives;
- Understand how and when to use self adhesive cements and core material;
- Understand the use of self etch flowable composites and when to use them.