Clinical Considerations in Adhesive Restorative Dentistry--influence of Adjunctive Procedures.

Several adjunctive procedures commonly performed during placement of adhesively bonded restorations can significantly influence a restoration's immediate and long-term clinical performance and the maintenance of pulp vitality. This article reviews some of these procedures to highlight and characterize their potential effects on the restorative outcome and to offer suggestions for appropriately incorporating these procedures into routine clinical practice.