Evaluating Dental Materials

All impression materials are not created equal. They aren’t even the same chemistry. Understanding how impression materials work will help make the best possible conventional impression.

Making a good impression is essential to the success of your indirect restorations. When it comes to conventional impressions, good ones start, at least in part, with excellent materials

With the current technology available, dentists have to demand more from restorations.

We take a look at dental composites from a chemistry perspective and how those chemicals work together to create restorative material.

Loss of an anterior tooth can present a challenging treatment and restoration process and it’s best to accept changes to the treatment plan.

Apex Dental Materials introduced the ZR-P Zirconia Primer to their line of restorative materials.

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

How GC FujiCEM Evolve makes it easier to take advantage of the benefits of a resin modified glass ionomer cement.

The single-step cementation is reported to adhere to virtually every material.

The glass ionomer is said to be ideal for stand-alone restorations or sandwich techniques.

Composites filled with thiourethane-silanized inorganic fillers had up to 35% lower stress, study says.

Resin composite restorations have a shorter lifespan than other restorative materials. We talk to experts to learn how clinicians can prolong the life of their restorations.

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Here's what your evaluator must know.

Polishing is the final but also vital step in a successful anterior composite restoration. These tips can help ensure your polishing is the perfect finishing touch.

Experts share some significant insights that help prepare your restorations for the best possible outcome.

Why one doctor enjoys using OMNICHROMA from Tokuyama Dental to produce enhanced end results.

How different light curing units influence the polymerization of bulk composite materials.

We share what experts recommend to enhance the curing step of the restorative process with composite-resin materials.

We spoke to experts with differing views on rubber dams and isolation for composite restorations.

Since the invention of self-etching bonding systems in the ‘90s, the question has lingered surrounding adhesive dentistry: which is better for bonding, total-etch or self-etch?

Three clinicians give their suggestions on how to avoid Class II restoration complications and failures when working with composite resins.

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

Why composite bonding can be an excellent way to correct some common issues with your patients’ teeth.

Learn how one dentist used this new resin composite to achieve superior results.

New materials are changing everything from inventory to esthetics.

Materials are evolving at an incredible pace and changing the industry for the better.