ReviewThe journal of adhesive dentistry2025
Physico-Chemical Properties and Performance of Functional Monomers Used in Contemporary Dental Adhesive Technology.
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- Chemical Strategies for Reducing Polymerization Shrinkage Stress in Experimental Dental Resin-Based Materials: A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- The Use of Bovine Teeth as an Experimental Substrate in the Evaluation of Shear in Contemporary Adhesive Systems.Polymers · 2026Article
- From Classical Enamel/Dentin Bonding to Self-Adhesive Composites: A Narrative Review of Current Clinical Aspects.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A Multimodal Assessment of a New Self-Adhering Flowable Composite: Dental Pulp Stem Cell Viability and Bond Strength.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Commercial trends in universal adhesive evolution: updated formulations do not consistently improve dentin bond strength after aging compared with predecessors and a multistep reference.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Influence of Etching Protocols on the Bonding Stability of Universal Adhesives to Dentin.Polymers · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of Adhesive Systems with Different pH Values on L929 Fibroblast Cells: An In Vitro Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Bonding and fractographic characterization of universal adhesives applied to dentin in multimode strategies: an in vitro study.Restorative dentistry & endodontics · 2026Article
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Abstract
This comprehensive literature-based review critically examines the physico-chemical properties of functional monomers present in contemporary dental adhesive formulations or dental materials relying on self-adhesive technology. A qualitative synthesis of evidence was conducted through searches in PubMed, Scopus, and LILACS over a 20-year period (2005-2025), without language restrictions. Data on the chemical structure, composition, adhesive performance, pKa, etching efficacy, polymerization, mechanical properties, toxicity, and hydrolytic stability/degradation were analyzed from peer-reviewed studies and manufacturer technical information. Several relevant acidic functional monomers are covered, but key players include 10-MDP, GPDM, and 4-META. Notably, 10-MDP emerged as the most prevalent monomer in commercial adhesives, appearing in nearly 50% of the current adhesives in the market. Its superior adhesive performance and longevity stem from its unique chemical characteristics, whereas other commercial acidic monomers, including GPDM and 4-META, are still present in many adhesive formulations despite their structural limitations and comparatively lower bonding efficacy. Understanding the chemical composition of dental adhesives is essential for achieving improved clinical outcomes and driving material development. This knowledge allows clinicians to select adhesive materials based on performance requirements and informs future innovations to address challenges such as degradation pathways, biocompatibility, and their overall long-term bonding efficacy.
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