Restorative Dentistry

This bioceramic pulp protectant promotes dentin formation while creating an adverse environment for bacteria.

This dual-cured, self-adhesive liner and base impresses, thanks to its easy dispensing and placement.

Nonopioid remedies are changing the landscape in dentistry.

Dental professionals share stories of dental products they’ve stopped using and innovations that are their new favorites.

Efficient and effective Class II composite restorations require excellent technique. Here are a few tips and tricks we found that can help improve yours.

From chips to stains to tooth-size discrepancies, cosmetic treatments with dental composite resins can help your patient be ready for their close-ups.

This bulk fill dental composite is designed to provide clinicians with an esthetic option for posterior restorations.

This new matrix system is said to offer strength and stability for all Class II composite restorations.

Illinois dentist Mathew Burton, DDS, sat down with DPR managing editor Stan Goff to tell us how and why he developed new products designed to help clinicians with Class II restorations.

Prognostic data are fundamental to case selection and can help both clinicians and patients make educated choices regarding the optimal strategies for individualized endodontic care.

Riva Star Aqua is a water-based fluoride solution designed to reduce tooth pain and sensitivity.

Why one clinician uses Opotow Trial Cement from Waterpik to let every crown and bridge patient test the restoration’s fit before permanent placement.

Following an evaluation by Catapult Education, the PinkWave curing light earned the organization's Vote of Confidence.

Velvet Etch 40% Phosphoric Acid etch gel features smooth consistency, precise placement, and rinses clean.

Different ways to etch teeth for adhesive dentistry create different outcomes. We explain each and the benefits so you can make the best decisions possible for your restorations.

We take a closer look at the benefits of bulk fills over conventional composite resins for direct restorations, what the literature says about their performance, and areas identified in the literature to bear in mind as differences when placing bulk fills.

This product roundup features 6 of the top chairside dentistry systems available today.

These all-surface access diamond-impregnated polishers from Clinician’s Choice® are designed to improve efficiency with esthetic cases.

Research indicates that composites with higher water sorption will have increased staining over time.

There are many devices considered essential, but for this author, the most valuable item to own is a dental laser.

Featuring Nano-ORMOCER technology, VOCO America’s Admira Fusion x-tra delivers results and simplifies procedures.

This economical resin-modified glass ionomer cement is easy to use for placement of zirconia and metal-based restorations.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal composite utilizes light diffusion technology to integrate into the preparation.

How a composite material works in your hands is an essential consideration when choosing restorative materials. However, there are times when you should go with the flowable.

Composite restorations require a detailed eye for technique. However, you also need to keep an eye out for these common technique mistakes.

VisCalor described as an efficient, esthetic, 2-in-1 restorative that eliminates the need for a separate flowable, to optimize workflow and improve efficiency of the restorative procedure.

Featuring shade tabs made from BruxZir Zirconia, this new shade guide aims to make it easier to achieve highly esthetic outcomes with the material.

VOCO’s thermoviscous bulk-fill composite VisCalor bulk provides clinicians with the viscosity of a flowable composite and the sculptability of a packable composite in a single material.

Increased durability and enhanced esthetics are the top factors when it comes to choosing a new material. Find out what material preferences matter most with the Dental Products Report® 2021 Materials Survey.

Nanocomposite materials marry the two ideals of esthetic and wear, creating a balanced filler for restorations.