Materials

GC America, Inc., G-ænial™ Sculpt is a compactable, universal composite that features the same high density, uniform dispersion nano-filler technology found in G-ænial™ Universal Flo. This is said to create a resin that is easy to shape, sculpt and polish.

Dentsply Sirona’s Aquasil Ultra+ Smart Wetting Impression Material is described as a completely redesigned VPS offering. The impression material is formulated to merge state-of-the-art intraoral hydrophilicity and intraoral tear strength to deliver improved results--optimizing performance in all areas, not just one.

Precision and simplicity have always been two important cornerstones of Dr. James Braun's practice both of which are enhanced when he uses 3M’s Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative and the Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System. I have run a full-time private practice specializing in prosthodontics in Saginaw, Michigan for more than 30 years, where I have been exposed to a wide variety of brands and tools. These 3M products have made an incredible difference in everything from performing the procedures to the final outcome for my patients.

TEMPSMART from GC America is an innovative, dual-cured, bis-acrylic composite temporary crown and bridge material using microfilled resin (MFR) and nano-filler technologies. TEMPSMART maintains a smooth surface after polishing because of this revolutionary combination. The high density polymer network for TEMPSMART makes it a strong material ideal for any sized provisional.

This step-by-step technique shows how to use Komet's Expert Kit 4573ST for all-ceramic anterior crowns.

Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, shows how to use products from Tokuyama Dental America, Inc., to create esthetic, simple direct restorations.

In this article, I will demonstrate smile design principles that can help in achieving esthetics in a smile.

Digital Esthetics magazine explores the shadowy world of the gray market, where people can buy unverified dental products for cheap-and possibly endanger patients in the process.

One Coat 7 Universal is a single component, light-cured, universal adhesive formulated to provide optimal bonding strength to enamel and dentin. The new dental material was recently launched by COLTENE, a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of consumables and small-size equipment for dental treatment applications.

Beautifil II Gingiva and Enamel resin composite is described as a new line of fluoride-releasing, bioactive, nanohybrid restorative materials in pink and white shades. The new Beautifil II shade modules are highly filled, demonstrate optimal flexural and compressive strength, are said to maintain exceptional color stability before and after curing, exhibit high luster and, similarly to the original Beautifil II, offer clinically vetted Giomer benefits-the ability to release and recharge fluoride, inhibit plaque build-up and neutralize acids.

CHAIRSIDE Soft Reline Material is a soft, silicone based reline material for patients that require relief for full and partial maxillary and mandibular dentures. Ideal for immediate dentures following extractions, surgery, or implant procedures, CHAIRSIDE Soft Reline Material is the material of choice when patient comfort is paramount.

This clinical case demonstrates the use of CORE-FLO DC LITE with Bisco’s dual-cured UNIVERSAL PRIMER for post and core build-ups. CORE-FLO DC LITE is a flowable dual-cured, fluoride-containing, radiopaque core build-up composite that is delivered with an auto-mix syringe.

SpeedCEM Plus, from Ivoclar Vivadent, is a self-adhesive, self-curing resin cement with light-curing option. Reportedly it provides the optimum combination of performance and user friendliness.

Dr. Marcos Vargas explains how using 3M materials and a breakthrough new polishing system help him create amazing and esthetic smiles.

When our teeth lose the necessary minerals that keep them healthy, white spot lesions form. This demineralization can ultimately lead to cavities. Researchers found that MI Paste Plus not only prevents the effects of demineralization, but reverses them as well.

It’s critical to patient outcomes to have an accurate impression. Here’s what you need to know about both digital impression systems and traditional methods.

We asked one practitioner to share his views on taking-and making-a good impression.

Dental implants are nothing new. While they have been around in one crude form or another for thousands of years, the breakthrough that led to modern day implants didn’t occur until Per-Ingvar Brånemark’s mid-1960s work with dental osseointegration. And it wasn’t until the 1980s that implants became a widely available option.

How to apply direct posterior composite restoration with bulk-fill dual-cure composite resin and sectional matrix/ring system.

One dentist outlines how using EPIC®-TMPT Composite by Parkell can simplify Class V restorations.

Hu-Friedy has launched its Colorvue® Goldstein Probe, developed in partnership with world-renowned clinician Dr. Ronald Goldstein. Adding to Hu-Friedy’s instrument line, this probe offers improved visibility for greater measurement accuracy in diagnostic and restorative procedures.

Are you using SonicFill from Kerr Dental in your practice? Dental assistant extraordinaire Tija Hunter has some advice for you...

In this how-to dental technique, Dr. Parag Kachalia shows dentists in video and text form how he used posterior composites to help two patients.

Among the benefits of Calibra® Universal from DENTSPLY Caulk, dentists can now benefit from the swiftness of tack curing without the stress of overcuring.

AdDent introduces new Multi-Tray that holds a composite dispenser, four compules, two composite syringes and warms two finishing instruments.

VOCO is excited to introduce Admira Fusion x-tra, the world’s first ALL CERAMIC-based direct bulk-fill restorative material. After almost two decades of intensive research and development, VOCO has created the first ever nano-ORMOCER® through the innovative “FUSION” of VOCO’s proven Nano-Hybrid and ORMOCER® (ORganically MOdified CERamic) technologies.

Catapult reviews this dual-curing core build-up material with Active-Connect-Technology that ensures a reliable bond with all common adhesives.

A look at the first self-etch/self-adhesive resin cement to offer a Color Cleanup Indicator.