This summary is based on the Cochrane systematic review: Preparing tooth surfaces in preparation for the bonding of fixed orthodontic braces Context Acid etching of tooth surfaces to promote the bonding of orthodontic attachments to the enamel has been a routine procedure in orthodontic treatment since the 1960s. Various types of orthodontic etchants and etching techniques […]
This summary is based on the article published in Advances in Dental Research: What constitutes an ideal dental restorative material? (November 2013) Key Messages Intense environmental concerns recently have prompted dentistry to evaluate the performance and environmental impact of existing restoration materials. Doing so entices us to explore the ‘what if?’ innovation in materials science to create more […]
This summary is based on the ADA Professional Product Review: A Laboratory Evaluation of Bulk-Fill Versus Traditional Multi-Increment-Fill Resin-Based Composites The Review can be accessed through the ADA website Access the full-text article (PDF) Context Unlike traditional composites, which typically are placed in maximum increments of 2 millimeters (mm), bulk-fill composites are designed to be placed in 4 mm, or […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Does warming composite prior to placing in preparation result in better depth curing? Dr. Jacinta Santos, Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Schulich School of Dentistry at Western University, provided a quick initial response Studies have demonstrated that pre-heating resin composite produces many benefits for the restoration process: Reduced […]
This summary is based on the Journal of the American Dental Association Perspectives-Observations (December 2013) Advantages of Flowable Resins Flowable resins also vary markedly in viscosity. Some flow almost like water when placed in tooth preparations, and others are relatively putty-like. All brands of flowables are less viscous than are conventional composites. The major reason flowables are popular is one significant singular advantage they […]
This summary is based on the article published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences: Longevity of posterior dental restorations and reasons for failure (December 2012) Context and Purpose of the Study Tooth-coloured restorative materials are being used increasingly more often in Class II preparations in permanent teeth. The authors used a practice-based study design to assess the survival time […]
This summary is based on the Critical Appraisal published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry: Resin bonding to zirconia (December 2012) Context The use of zirconia for dental applications has increased substantially over the past decade. This is evident from the wide variety of commercial products available on today’s market and the wealth of […]
This summary is based on the article published by the Journal of the American Dental Association: Intraoral treatment of veneering porcelain chipping of fixed dental restorations. A review and clinical application (February 2013) Context Every dental ceramic system can experience failure of the veneering porcelain. However,the increasing popularity of all-ceramic crowns and fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) seems to have led to […]