Dental Bonding refers to which process?

• A. The process of attaining solid and/or liquid contact of one material with another at a single margin
• B. The process of placing a liner
• C. The process of applying a varnish
• D. The process of cleaning the tooth

Answer: (A)

Dental bonding is the process of attaching a restorative material to tooth structure by creating close, intimate contact at the boundary and using an adhesive to hold them together. The aim is to form a solid seal at the margins so the bonded material stays securely in place and resists leakage. This bonding relies on both micromechanical retention from prepared enamel or dentin and chemical adhesion from the bonding agent. It’s different from placing a liner, applying varnish, or cleaning the tooth, which are separate preparation or protective steps rather than the act of joining materials.