Materials Articles
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Layered Light Refraction and Reflection in Esthetics
Review of optical principles for esthetics in three materials
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Machinable Zirconia
Review of the physical properties and uses of zirconia for restorations.
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Material Considerations
Sidebar to Hands On
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A High-Strength, Metal-Free Alternative to Traditional Denture Prostheses
When zirconia substructures are fitted with customized, pressed all-ceramic restorations instead of prefabricated resin denture teeth, edentulous patients have a predictable and highly esthetic fixed ...
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Next-Generation Materials
Feature on the up-and-coming materials that will shape the future of dental practice.
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Becoming a Bench Top Clinician
How do technicians restore a single central in a less than ideal situation? The answer is that we need to broaden our knowledge to the clinical side of dentistry, going beyond the technical.
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Degradation of Dentin Bond Strengths
This article discusses the durability of adhesive bonds in restorative dentistry.
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Counterfeiting Epidemic
One of the most troubling trends in dentistry today is the free substitution of products by both foreign and domestic laboratories.
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Ceramics Overview
The authors use classification systems based on the microstructural components of ceramics and the processing techniques to help illustrate the various properties and uses.
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Titanium: The Future is Here
titanium, with the correct tools, this highly biocompatible material can benefit the laboratory, the dentist, and the patient
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Building Blocks
An overview of the various types of machinable blocks for laboratory-based CAD/CAM systems
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Maximizing Esthetics with Modifiers
Using the No Cut-Back Technique™ to create a more natural-looking restoration
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Coming Closer to Nature
Using opalescent lithium disilicate to match the optical properties of natural teeth
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Finishing Zirconia Chairside
What dental technicians need to tell their dentist clients about the effects of surface grinding
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Repairing Worn Dentition
Using the press technique, six anterior crowns restored the patient’s beautiful smile.
