Restorative dentistry 28 November 2024
Restorative materials in the new era should be “bio-active” and antibacterial effects are highlighted as one of the important properties.
Restorative dentistry 13 November 2024
Clinical studies in restorative dentistry: New directions and new demands
Clinical research of restorative materials is confounded by problems of study designs, length of trials, type of information collected, and costs for trials, despite increasing numbers and...
Restorative dentistry 24 July 2024
A 45-year-old female patient was referred to the Department of Cosmetic Dentistry, Damascus University, seeking to improve dental aesthetics.
Restorative dentistry 12 July 2024
A 45-year-old female patient was referred to the Department of Cosmetic Dentistry, Damascus University, seeking to improve dental aesthetics.
Restorative dentistry 19 June 2024
This study aimed to determine the influence of coating material thickness on the attraction force of dental magnetic attachment (DMA).
Restorative dentistry 07 June 2024
Restorative dentistry 17 May 2024
Advancements in manufacturing technologies have revolutionized the fabrication of dental restorations and prostheses, allowing for enhanced material manipulation and improved geometric precision. In...
Restorative dentistry 21 March 2024
How does the universal adhesive’s film thickness affect its ability to effectively bond to dentin?
Modern composite restorations rely on increasingly efficient adhesive systems, but sometimes it is not clear how thick the adhesive layer needs to be.
Restorative dentistry 28 February 2024
Longevity in Dental Restorations: Beyond the Role of Composite Materials
While it is commonly believed that the choice of restorative material significantly influences the longevity of direct restorations in cavities caused by caries, a systematic review by Demarco et al....
Restorative dentistry 06 February 2024
Which restorative adhesive strategies to adopt in root caries
In recent decades, the development of adhesive systems has progressed, also providing for a reduction in work phases. Therefore, several adhesive strategies have potentially been established to offer...
Restorative dentistry 22 December 2023
Effective ligatures for correct isolation with the rubber dam
The SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) pandemic has made the rubber dam (RD) an indispensable tool for the majority of dental procedures, as as a preventive measure it is able to protect operators from the risk...
Restorative dentistry 04 September 2023
Denture plaque, a biofilm that develops on denture surfaces, could contribute to many oral and systemic afflictions.
Restorative dentistry 31 August 2023
Effect of denture adhesive for dry mouth on retentive force of experimental palatal plates
While previous studies on models have shown the effectiveness of denture adhesives in terms of retention and cleanability, no reports have evaluated their effectiveness in the oral cavity.
Despite its reputation as the most widely used restorative dental material currently, resin-based materials have acknowledged shortcomings.
Restorative dentistry 23 August 2023
Effects of in-office bleaching agents on nanofilled resin composite
This study investigates the effects of in-office bleaching agents on the color change and surface roughness of nanofilled resin composite finished by various polishing procedures.
Restorative dentistry 09 August 2023
By Arianna Bianchi
Modern dentistry is increasingly focused on developing a more effective means of restoring enamel.
By Lorenzo Breschi and Diego D’Urso
Despite the promising opportunities provided by selective procedures, not all of the clinical procedures in restorative dentistry are supported by good research.
Some studies have reported an association between dental caries experience and genetics, stating that genes can function as risk or protective factors for caries.
Restorative dentistry 27 June 2023
Release of interface confined water significantly improves dentin bonding
Water residue and replacement difficulty cause insufficient adhesive infiltration in demineralized dentin matrix, which produces a defective hybrid layer and thus a bonding durability problem,...
Restorative dentistry 09 June 2023
Optical properties of esthetic temporary cements and final restoration color
Opaque cements can be esthetically unfavorable and alternative translucent materials have been developed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the color interference of a new translucent cement...