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Adhesive Dentistry: Materials & Techniques Simplified Adhesive Dentistry: Materials & Techniques Simplified

Author(s):

Jeff Brucia, D.D.S.

Date Added:

7/30/2008


Summary:

Adhesive dentistry allows the dentist to treat teeth in the most conservative fashion. Restorative materials that are bonded to tooth structure not only replaces missing tooth structure due to decay or trauma, but also strengthen and support the remaining tooth structure without removing healthy tissue.

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