Materials

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.

This new pediatric flowable composite from Shofu is suitable for a variety of pediatric cases and will be introduced at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

This ultra strong, esthetic Flexcera Smile Ultra+ resin allows for a quick printing time for both patient and practitioner satisfaction.

Recent developments in dental materials, techniques, and technology are designed to ensure that GPs and pediatric dentists have everything they require to treat children’s oral care needs. This helps to put children and parents at ease in an environment that can cause anxiety.

The Ceramir Protect LC Syringe is a bioceramic pulp protectant that eliminates room for error and maintains twice the calcium release.

Evaluators found GC America’s dual-cure, self-adhesive resin cement to be a reliable, efficient cementation product.

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

In this video, Manager of Clinical Research at BISCO Dr Rolando Nuñez, talks about the technological innovation of TheraCem from BISCO.

This bioactive molecule that promotes remineralization and natural processes has received a patent for its use in Pulpdent’s ACTIVA Presto.

Tokuyama Dental America Product Manager Annie Ngo talks about some of the benefits of the Rebase III hard denture reline material. [2 minutes]

This implant system from Nobel Biocare that combines biological design and treatment protocols has received FDA clearance.

New system from Premier Dental Products Co described as a complete, high-quality, 5-component sectional matrix system designed to achieve accurate Class 2 composite restorations with smooth contours every time.

What should your practice stock up on before ringing in the new year? From tax considerations to inventory management strategy to supply chain concerns, we discuss the options in the last few days of the year.

Here’s a quick review of this crucial and complex chemistry lesson you probably forgot about since you graduated and why it matters to your bonding.

We look at what matters most when selecting materials to replace lost tooth structure and support a crown.

Said to be caries resistant, this new composite material from DenMat received its patent in October of 2021.

This study evaluates and determines what effect saliva may have on various CAD/CAM materials in indirect restorations.

The editors of Dental Products Report® present a look at 10 of the most impactful restorative products launched in the past year.

Chief Clinical Editor and Technology Editor John Flucke, DDS, describes the most exciting products he tested in his practice this year.

Polishing is the last chance you have to optimize the success of your restoration. Therefore, we look at the advantages of polishing and the different materials suitable for various goals. 

The new desktop 3D printer from Nexa3D will save space, time, and hassle because of its many new features.

Many of today’s universal adhesives have moved to MDP in their material makeup. We find out why and what you need to know about it for your restorative technique and outcomes.

We explain the options for lining cavity preps to protect the tooth structure and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

This single-shade Omni-chromatic Nano-ORMOCER restorative material from VOCO America is formulated to deliver low shrinkage, 4-mm depth of cure, high biocompatibility, and simple, strong restorations.

In-house CAD/CAM and the use of modern materials can make restoring cracked teeth and carious lesions more efficient than ever before.

This new zirconia ceramic promises efficiency, durability, and strong esthetics through its materials and innovations.

Product Roundup: There are a number of different types of bone grafting materials, including autografts, allografts, and synthetic variants.

A look at the development—from ancient times to today's cutting edge—of dental implant designs and the technologies used for dental implant placement.

There is no shortage of options for the cement material you choose. Here are a few things to know about dental cement when selecting the one that works best for you.