Materials

Selecting the right materials for the right case can make or break your restorations.

After trying out the product in his practice, here are some thoughts about BISCO's TheraBase from John Flucke, DDS.

Clinicians have plenty of options when facing potential endodontic procedures, helping us avoid the dreaded root canal.

VOCO America’s GrandioSO takes time seriously, from the speed at which a practitioner can work to how long a restoration lasts.

This 4-META dentin/enamel composite bonding system from Parkell eliminates the need to scrub the prep, providing consistent, even, and complete coverage of the entire prep surface.

A look at some of the most useful products from the consumer products world that can be helpful in the operatory.

Loss of interdental papilla and ‘black triangles’ can be a common hurdle when treating older patients.

The new Predicta Bioactive Cement is designed to fill and seal microgaps.

A look at some of the newest dental product launches in the industry.

In an effort to make dentistry better, faster, easier, and more productive for the clinician, Shofu Dental offers this new, therapeutic, BPA-free, nano-hybrid, flowable composite restorative material.

This resin-modified glass ionomer from GC America received the Catapult Vote of Confidence for its bond strength and simplicity of use.

This solution for the fabrication of flexible removable partials makes the process more efficient for practices and patients

The Dental Products Report® 2022 Materials Survey asked dental professionals what materials they were grabbing every day in their practice for restorative works, and their answers paint a clear picture of the industry.

Nobio Infinix is an antimicrobial restorative composite material that can help protect against recurrent caries and dangerous oral biofilm.

A roundup of several bioactive materials available today.

Bioglass and Re-Gen help keep the oral biome healthy and maintain restorative integrity.

We explore how artistry plays a role in clinical care, practice design and operation, plus the technology and tools that can help you deliver it in your dental practice.

Tints are helpful tools to create realistic-looking restorations that blend into the surrounding dentition. We take a closer look at this less-is-more material that can help you create a restorative masterpiece.

Opaquers are materials that you don't need all the time, but when you do need them, you really need them. We get to know these valuable materials better.

An October 2021 Study in Scientific Reports took a look at a lower sodium version of a bioactive glass that might have the benefits you want without inhibiting polymerization results or rates.

60 years on, the material continues to be a workhorse in a dentist’s armamentarium.

The new Grandio blocs PlanMill are a fire-free nano-ceramic bloc designed for the Planmeca system.

Strength, great esthetics, durability, versatility, and easy handling are just some of the many benefits delivered from Henry Schein’s Natural Elegance® line of dental composites.

Historically, dental preparations have evolved based on what materials were available—and Nobio’s Infinix composite brings us into a new age.

Nobio has announced the launch of their unique, antimicrobial restorative materials to prevent restoration failure.

A look ahead at some of the educational opportunities and exciting new products debuting in Chicago as this annual February meeting returns to a live format.

The partnership combines 3D Systems’ NextDent® digital dentistry solution with Saremco’s materials.

This resin optimized temporary cement from Clinician's Choice is suitable for all dental practices doing provisional restorations. [1 minute]

We take a look at the different types of indirect dental restorative materials and which ones are likely to be the ones you choose for your next case.

We take a detailed look at all the steps you should do for dental preps and why they matter to your bonded direct restoration outcomes.