Materials

A look at how far the dental industry has come from the analog products of the past, to today’s cutting edge technologies and materials, to visions of what dental products and practices might look like in the future.

A clinician uses a variety of Centrix materials to tackle a difficult case for a sensitive patient and ends up with a strong, good-looking final dental restoration.

From technique improvements to tray selection options and inventory management and procurement tips and tricks, we take a look at how to optimize the use of your impression materials to get the most out of your investment.

With OMNICHROMA, the shade-selection step is removed, the need for a high-cost inventory of multiple composite shades is removed, and a high-quality restoration can be placed with less clinical chair time.

The following clinical case illustrates how to use advanced adhesion techniques to dramatically improve dentin adhesion and reduce post-operative sensitivity. PANAVIA SA Cement Universal from Kuraray Noritake is used in this technique article.

Making a good impression is essential to the success of your indirect restorations. When it comes to conventional impressions, good ones start, at least in part, with excellent materials

Ivoclar Vivadent's Lisa Eisensmith discusses the benefits of the Tetric line of dental composites.

The dental products that can (and should) be used together.

With the current technology available, dentists have to demand more from restorations.

The elderly populace has its own individual needs when it comes to oral health.

BISCO’s TheraCal PT is part of the Thera family and the biocompatible dual-cured resin-modified calcium silicate material intended for use as a pulpotomy treatment easily earns the Catapult Vote of Confidence.

Admira Fusion x-tra from VOCO America streamlines almost every aspect of using a dental restorative.

How Kuraray’s PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal lightens the workload for one clinician.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s SpeedCEM Plus works so well it changed an experienced dentist’s mind about resin cements.

Introducing OrthoFX, a company ready to realign the teeth straightening industry, one case at a time.

While it’s difficult to completely eradicate waterborne pathogens from healthcare water systems, infections caused by these microorganisms are preventable.

There are many things to consider before deciding to attend a trade show. Our experts offer advice on how to get the most out of the experience.

How to simplify the zirconia-bonding process for successful restorations.