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Oxidative Stress and an Antioxidant Regime for Restorative Dentistry

Oxidative Stress and an Antioxidant Regime for Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Bob Winter reveals an antioxidant regime to help make clinical restorative procedures that manipulate the tissue more predictable.

| 2 years ago
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2

Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2

In part two of Dr. Smithson's series, learn why particle abrasion improves bond strengths and longevity for Class IV direct composite restorations.

| 2 years ago
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3

Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3

Learn Dr. Jason Smithson's go-to protocol for layering direct composite to achieve aesthetic success and functional durability.

| 2 years ago
New White Paper: ‘Evolution and Innovation’ of Zirconia Restorations

New White Paper: ‘Evolution and Innovation’ of Zirconia Restorations

Dr. Dennis Fasbinder addresses the history and evolution of zirconia materials, the latest of which improve translucency and esthetic outcomes. But he...

| 3 years ago
4 Burning Questions on Restorations with Ceramic or PFM Crowns

4 Burning Questions on Restorations with Ceramic or PFM Crowns

Learn how to select between zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns — a common issue that's addressed in Spear's 'Restorative Design'...

| 4 years ago
A New Generation of Zirconia

A New Generation of Zirconia

A new zirconia called IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime, which uses a new gradient manufacturing technology, produces a restoration that is more esthetic than previous zirconia...

| 4 years ago
Bonding a Titanium Base to an Implant Abutment or Crown: Is There an Optimal Material and Technique?

Bonding a Titanium Base to an Implant Abutment or Crown: Is There an Optimal Material and Technique?

It is critical to follow the manufacturers recommendations for implant abutments and crowns, but also to be aware of independent research.

| 4 years ago
Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

What lasts longer? What's more esthetically pleasing? We look at restorative dental material options and what dentists should consider.

| 7 years ago
Do You Pre-wedge For Your Posterior Composites?

Do You Pre-wedge For Your Posterior Composites?

Direct posterior resin is a mainstay in clinical practice. However, it is not uncommon for clinicians to struggle creating consistently tight interproximal...

| 8 years ago
Dental Composites: Types and Recommendations

Dental Composites: Types and Recommendations

What dental composites should you use? And what should you look for when shopping around. This article answers those questions.

| 7 years ago
Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Estelite Omega

Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Estelite Omega

In Part II of this dental composite comparison series, we compare Venus Diamond to Estelite Omega.

| 7 years ago
Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Sonicfill 2

Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Sonicfill 2

We compare Venus Diamond to Sonicfill 2 in this first of our composite comparison...

| 7 years ago