Restorative dentistry
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...
Despite increasing evidence, dentists have not widely adopted repairs. The authors aimed to develop and test potential interventions targeting dentists’ behavior.
By Lorenzo Breschi and Carlo D’Alessandro
The interest toward the deep margin elevation technique has increased over the past years and several clinical and laboratory studies have been proposed to validate this approach.
In the clinical practice of a dentist, it often happens that you must re-operate on restorations performed in the past and often the most common causes can be traced back to secondary caries,...
Restorative dentistry 16 May 2023
Posterior dental restoration material choices in privately insured people in the U.S.
In the context of evolving dental materials and techniques and a national agenda to phasedown use of dental amalgam, estimates of dental amalgam placement are necessary for monitoring purposes.
Restorative dentistry 12 May 2023
Central sensitization (CS) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) are both associated with insomnia. Therefore, the authors aimed to investigate whether insomnia was associated with more symptoms of CS...
Restorative dentistry 10 May 2023
Minimally invasive dentistry: how much is it known and applied by dentists?
A recent systematic review with meta-analysis indicated that a high percentage of dentists still intervene too invasively on carious lesions. Therefore, less invasive therapies and more conservative...
To help dentists and dental teams, the FDI World Dental Federation's Dental Practice Committee has developed guidelines outlining the etiology, signs and symptoms, prevention methods, diagnosis and...
Restorative dentistry 26 April 2023
Selective adhesive luting: a hybrid technique for universal resin cements
Breschi et al. introduce the concept of “Selective Adhesive Luting,” a hybrid technique to exploit the benefits of universal resin cements, relying on simultaneous adhesive and self-adhesive...
Restorative dentistry 11 April 2023
Rutgers specialists show facial pain can be unconnected to teeth
By Andrew Smith, Rutgers University
What’s the proper treatment for constant, inexplicable pain in the face, jaw or head that defies conventional dental treatment? For one patient in a recent case study, it was the removal of a...
Restorative dentistry 11 April 2023
Posterior dental restoration material choices in privately insured people in the U.S.
Numbers of amalgam and composite posterior restorations from 2017 through 2019 were calculated using retrospective dental claims analysis of privately insured patients.
By Lorenzo Breschi and Annamaria Forte
In the last decade, researchers have been focused on improving the mechanical properties and bonding performances of resin-based dental adhesives, leading to the introduction of new adhesive...
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