Restorative

Conservative Interdisciplinary Dentistry: A Digital Approach to an Analog Problem

INTRODUCTION Restorative dentists now have the ability to prevent over-reduction of tooth structure, to...

Robert G. Ritter, DMDSeptember 1, 201612 Mins read

Restorative

Successfully Restoring Class III Composites: The Challenge of Deep Subgingival Margins

INTRODUCTION At first glance, a Class III direct composite restoration can appear to be...

Paul C. Belvedere, DDS, and Douglas L. Lambert, DDSSeptember 1, 20167 Mins read

Restorative

Single-Visit Chairside Zirconia

PREFACE By Dr. Michael DiTolla My first exposure to solid zirconia was while I...

Michael Skramstad, DDS, and Michael C. DiTolla, DDSAugust 1, 20168 Mins read

Restorative

Long-Span Fixed Partial Denture Repair: A Conservative Modern Material Solution

INTRODUCTION A 2010 review concluded that the failure rate of PFM fixed partial dentures...

Chin-Chuan Fu, DDS, MS, and Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhDJuly 1, 20167 Mins read

Restorative

Predictable Class II Restorations Using Sectional Matrices

Figure 1. Triodent V3 Sectional Matrix System (Ultradent Products). INTRODUCTION Achieving a positive proximal...

Sam J. Halabo, DMDJuly 1, 20166 Mins read

Restorative

Bulk-Fill Technique for Posterior Composites: Introducing Organically Modified Ceramics

INTRODUCTION The range of direct resin-based restorative products available in the field has expanded...

Jürgen Manhart, DDS, MS, PhDJune 1, 201612 Mins read

Restorative

Putting Material Science to Work: Use of a Self-Polishing, Universal Nanohybrid Composite

INTRODUCTION After more than 30 years of clinical use, there are few materials in...

Robert A. Lowe, DDSMay 1, 20168 Mins read