Glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are discussed for applications in direct restorations as compared with composite resins.
New book by Dr. Byoung Suh details principles behind adhesive dentistry.
With the recent founding of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD), scientific research, commercially available products, and clinically proven protocols will be brought together with...
Composite veneers are an excellent treatment alternative in cases where financial constraints limit other options. They can also be used for diagnostic purposes before more cost-intensive treatments.
With today’s resin-based hydrophilic sealant products such as Embrace WetBond, the routine use of pit and fissure sealants is a viable and predictable preventive procedure.
A systematic risk assessment is essential for developing a dental treatment plan that will both satisfy the patient’s esthetic concerns and lower the risk for future problems.
The bonded functional esthetic prototype (BFEP) allows fabrication of up to 14 teeth from composite in 1 hour, providing either a pre-treatment restoration or a long-term provisional solution until fu...
This overview of composite resins includes a review of their history and development along with a discussion of strategies for reducing polymerization shrinkage.
An interdisciplinary diagnostic approach utilizing space management techniques was used to conservatively manage the anatomic and esthetic challenges of a female patient with congenitally missing teet...
The case described uses digital solutions for smile design, patient communication, minimal tooth preparation, scanning, digitally generated models, and a nanohybrid transitional mock-up (bonded functi...
Various scenarios for dental implants in the esthetic zone, along with the responsibilities of the restorative dentist, are discussed.
Today’s composite technology focuses on nanoparticle materials aimed at improving physical and mechanical characteristics while reducing polymerization shrinkage. Advances have led to improved produ...