Conservative & Endodontics • NEET MDS
Total etch = 4th and 5th generation gold standard.
Self-etch = 6th and 7th generation.
5th gen = one bottle most popular.
7th gen = all-in-one self-etch.
Etch and rinse still best for enamel bonding.
Smear layer removed in total etch.
Smear layer modified in self-etch.
Hybrid layer = resin infiltrated dentin.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Dental Bonding Agents concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.