Part 3 covers the materials used in bonding such as:

CHAPTER 7: Adhesion Enhancers

CHAPTER 8: Sealants

CHAPTER 9: Adhesive Pastes

Adhesion enhancers are discussed especially with respect to bonding to special surfaces such as composite, metal, and porcelain. Many different types of sealants are also discussed and illustrated. Finally, different types of adhesive pastes are presented in detail such as those types used to bond brackets, bonding lingual retainers, or bonding second molars.

This course was written with the help of 3M Unitek, Ormco, Reliance Orthodontics, American Orthodontics, GAC Orthodontics, and several university orthodontic faculty, researchers, and practitioners. Dr. Rebecca Poling was the Editor of this collaboration.