Restorative Dentistry

Explaining how one of the most popular indirect restorative material is formed and functions.

An interview with Koichiro Hirata, one of the creators of the innovative shade matching technology behind Tokuyama Dental’s OMNICHROMA composite.

Follow these steps to create a great restoration and gain the "stamp of approval."

The company will now provide custom implant abutments and screw-retained crowns and bridges. DenMat Holdings expanded its line of high-quality, end-to-end laboratory services to include custom implant abutments and screw-retained crowns and bridges. The addition of implant services reportedly enables oral health professionals to prescribe a custom-tailored restorative solution for virtually any patient-be it simple or complex-from DenMat Laboratory.

How 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative is helping one practitioner provide better shade matching with more efficiency.

Why this method is easier and more precise than using a palatal silicone index.

The matrix system has evolved, giving even more options for many different types of anterior restorations.

Curing lights are often considered the supporting cast for restorative materials, but learn why they’re a vital component of a restoration’s success.

The importance of following the manufacturer’s guidelines.

How ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE™ leads to longer-lasting restorations.

Why one dentist enjoys the flexibility of this temporary crown and bridge material.

Which materials and procedures should be cemented, and which are better served by adhesion?

While it’s true that dentists need the right tool for the job, it’s also true that the right tool can be used for more than one job.

Why your curing light could lead to restoration failure.

How The CURE, TC-3 curing light saves dentists time and ensures they won’t miss any part of a restoration.

Find out how you can make this type of composite work for your dental practice.

How one dentist uses Tetric EvoLine bulk fill materials to provide patients with excellent dentistry.

How this material provides an easy solution for clinicians.

How one dentist ensures success with one-step bulk fill composites.

The new polishers from Komet USA reduce polishing procedures down to two quick and easy steps.

Technological advances and specialist shortages have altered the practice-lab relationship.

How G-ænial Universal Injectable can be used to create esthetic and durable restorations.

The combined collection is said to reduce working steps up to 58 percent.

Outsourcing manufacturing has led to increased regulatory oversight, but most labs might already be FDA compliant.

How the iTero scanner from Align Technology can help keep your practice at the forefront of the industry.

Why one clinician uses the GC Fuji Automix LC to produce positive outcomes.

The tips reportedly create exceptionally fine crown margins that are essential to a well-fitting, durable restoration.

Temporaries are an important part of any lab’s technical skill profile. These five techniques will help you improve those skills.

The secret to a successful single-unit crown procedure is preparation and tissue management - but that’s easier said than done.