Materials Articles
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Simplified and Sophisticated Esthetic Composite Systems
The characteristics and properties of simplified and sophisticated esthetic composite systems
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The Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype: Part I
Aconservative and cost-effective interim solution that enables dentists to segment treatment
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The Durability of the Resin/Dentin Complex
Resin-bond restorations are likely to last longer when materials that retard the progression of decay are used
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An Overview of Permanent Cements
Criteria for situation-appropriate selection of dental cement
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Advances in Direct Composite Restorations
New materials and techniques enable clinicians to achieve desired results in fewer steps
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To Thine Own Self Be True
Good clinical judgment is paramount in every treatment that dental professionals render
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Making Accurate Master Impressions
Guidelines for predictably capturing the detail and occlusal morphology the laboratory needs to create successful C&B restorations
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Chairside CAD/CAM
A review of material options for CAD/CAM dentistry
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Direct Resin Posterior Restorations
How to achieve predictable results with posterior composite restorations
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Adhesives—Newer Is Not Always Better: Part 2
Part 2 offers an update and overview of self-etch adhesive systems and addresses postoperative sensitivity associated with total-etch adhesives.
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Sealing Exposed Dentin for a Maximum Bond
This article discusses the clinical advantages of immediate dentin sealing.
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Adhesives: Newer Is Not Always Better—Part 1
Review of current bonding systems and their advantages/disadvantages compared with previous systems
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Ceramics: Rationale for Material Selection
A systematic process for treatment planning with ceramic materials
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Light-Curing Guidelines
A review of the physics of light curing and clinical applications of the technology to improve restorations
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Porcelain Veneers
Current perspectives on the evolution of techniques and materials
