The demand for more aesthetic restorations has pushed the dental manufacturers to successive rapid advances in technology. As dentists, we are constantly seeking.

INTRODUCTION Modern restorative dentistry (MRD) relies on the protocol that all sound tooth structure should be saved during tooth preparation, and modern adhesive.

These days, in the age of aesthetic and adhesive dentistry, respecting and preserving remaining healthy tooth structure for future use is the name of.

In endodontics the old, smaller shape was better for the tooth than the new large shape (as presented in the cover-featured article for.

Figure 1. Pretreatment view of tooth No. 30 showing a defective amalgam restoration. Figure 2a. The tooth was (electively) isolated with a rubber.

INTRODUCTION Air abrasion (Accelerated Particle Ablation [APA]) has been accepted for years in dentistry for many applications. It is used daily by a.

Figure 1. Bite-wing evaluation revealed a carious lesion involving tooth No. 30. Figure 2. Preoperative occlusal view. Figure 3. Rubber dam (Derma-Dam [Ultradent.

INTRODUCTION As a practicing clinician for nearly 27 years I have seen enormous technological advancements in all aspects of dentistry. One of the.

Today, restorative dentistry emphasizes minimally invasive approaches to care. This encompasses prevention, remineralization, and when needed, adhesive restorations. These approaches lessen the chance.