Restorative

Putting Material Science to Work: Use of a Self-Polishing, Universal Nanohybrid Composite

INTRODUCTION After more than 30 years of clinical use, there are few materials in dentistry that have undergone the continuous evolution that composite.

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Restorative

Creating the “Perfect” Class V Composite: The Matrix Is Key

INTRODUCTION Direct composite dentistry presents a variety of placement challenges for a multitude of reasons. The Class V with subgingival margins presents one.

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Restorative

Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: What Would You Do If She Were Your Daughter?

As dentists learn to look beyond “teeth and gums,” they will discover how they have the power to alter a dentition to enhance.

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Restorative

Delight Your Patients With a 45-Minute Smile Rehab

Have you noticed that the patients who have been coming to you for a long time demonstrate less and less need for new.

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Restorative

Quality Aesthetics in the Digital Age of Crown and Bridge

INTRODUCTION The advent of digital technologies in dentistry is rapidly changing the way crown and bridge restorations are being fabricated for our patients..

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Restorative

A Biomimetic Approach to Treating Aggressive Caries

INTRODUCTION Ending the margins of full-coverage indirect (lab-fabricated) restorations properly onto sound tooth structure has historically been foundational to successful restorative dentistry, but.

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Restorative

Unique Solution for Porcelain Fracture: A Case Report

You’ve completed a case with multiple fixed bridges using PFM or porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ) and your patient comes in for routine recall visits. All.

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Restorative

Avoiding Subgingival Margins For Healthier Dentistry: Using a Supragingival Preparation Protocol

INTRODUCTION The worst-kept secret to healthier and more predictable restorative dentistry is keeping margins supragingival, whenever possible. Subgingival margins are often unhealthy, causing.

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Restorative

An Evaluation of Two Luting Cements

INTRODUCTION With the many choices of cements and restorative materials available to dentists today, there is often confusion as to which type of.

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Restorative

Prefabricated Composite Veneers: A Conservative Solution for the Aesthetic Zone

INTRODUCTION When considering the restoration of anterior teeth, with an eye on minimizing tooth preparation, the use of prefabricated composite veneers offers a.

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