This report documents treatment and repair of three carious teeth that were restored with a new dental repair material that features the characteristics of both resin-modified glass-ionomer restorative cement (RMGI) and resin-based composite (RBC). The restorative products presented are reported by the manufacturer to be the first bioactive dental materials with an ionic resin matrix, a shock-a...

The goal of dentistry is to preserve functional dentition to promote the general health, longevity, and productivity of the horse; however, throughout recorded equine dental history, exodontia has been the primary treatment for diseased teeth. This treatment predisposes the equine dentition to subsequent periodontal disease, malocclusion, and additional tooth loss. Restorative dentistry is the ...

In 2003, the Minnesota Dental Practice Act was modified to allow dental hygienists and assistants to place amalgam, composite, glass ionomer, and stainless steel crowns. A restorative functions course was added to the curriculum of a dental hygiene program at a state university in Minnesota to teach these skills. Student requirements for the course included clinical experiences on a minimum of ...

AIM Within the context of minimally invasive dentistry this article describes the sonic and ultrasonic cavity preparation techniques and assesses their advantages and disadvantages, clinical difficulties of their use, and offers a statement about these devices. BACKGROUND Ultra-conservative Class 2 restorative techniques require the use of devices such as sonic and the new ultrasonic preparat...

1 Assosiated Professor, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2 Professor, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3 Research Member, Dental Resear...

1. Discusses the properties of enamel and dentin and their role in adhesive dental restoration;2. Chapters also examine the wear properties of dental ceramics, glasses and bioactive glass ceramics for tooth repair and replacement;3. Dental composites and antibacterial restorative materials are also considered;4. Provides a concise overview of non-metallic biomaterials for dental clinicians, mat...

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba – UFPB, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil Department of Rsrtorative Dentistry, Goiania School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goias – UFG, Goiania, GO, Brazil Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials Division, Uberlândia School of Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlândia – UFU, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil Departm...

context this study aimed to provide an overview of the literature on the radiopacity of dental materials in order to emphasize its importance. evidence acquisition english-language literature was investigated using manual and electronic searches for the terms “radiopacity,” “dental material,” “cement,” “composite,” “ceramic,” “endodontic root canal sealer,” “bone graft,” and “acrylic resin” in ...

Ceramics has become increasingly popular as a dental restorative material because of its superior esthetics, as well as its inertness and biocompatibility. Among dental ceramics, zirconia is used as a dental biomaterial and it is the material of choice in contemporary restorative dentistry. Zirconia ceramics has both clinical popularity and success due to its outstanding mechanical properties a...

Esthetics restorative dentistry has reached a new spectrum with the advancement in modern technology. Therefore, one of the reasons why patients are concerned to seek dental treatment is to improve their dental appearance. The objective of this review is to highlight the importance of visual assessment tools, patient’s psychology, selection of restorations and oral self-care instructions, while...