Restorative dentistry
The other day, a patient who was not satisfied with the work of a colleague came to me for a second opinion.
Restorative dentistry 28 February 2023
Remineralizing effect of contemporary ion-releasing materials in mineral-depleted dentin
By Lorenzo Breschi and Carlo D’Alessandro
Data comparing remineralizing abilities under conditions similar to the clinical ones, are still insufficient and inconsistent.
Restorative dentistry 28 February 2023
What is the most effective drug treatment to control tooth extraction pain?
A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research compared the effectiveness of 10 pharmacological interventions in developing guidelines for the management of acute pain after tooth...
Restorative dentistry 23 February 2023
Universal materials and selective procedures in restorative dentistry – where are we now?
The current trend in the dental industry is to provide universal materials in the form of a one bottle system that can be used in a variety of clinical...
Restorative dentistry 21 February 2023
Researchers aimed to determine if a short duration of MMF is associated with a reduced rate of postoperative inflammatory complications in patients with mandibular angle fractures undergoing ORIF.
Restorative dentistry 07 February 2023
This article focuses on clinical manifestations patients may present with, treatment regimens and dental implications.
Authors investigated the survival of extensive direct composite restorations performed to replace an amalgam reconstruction on vital molars and premolars. ...
Restorative dentistry 30 December 2022
Researchers evaluated the effect of pre-heating on wear and color stability of high-viscosity bulk-fill resin composites vs. conventional resin composites.
Restorative dentistry 02 December 2022
Can lubricant materials be used to model resin-based composites?
This study aimed to analyze existing scientific literature to explore advantages and limits of lubricant materials used during restorative procedures.
Restorative dentistry 10 November 2022
Resin composite blocks for indirect restoration: which material to choose for luting procedures?
Resin composite materials, with their excellent mechanical properties and aesthetic properties, are now considered the materials of choice in dental restorations.
Restorative dentistry 03 November 2022
Dental cracks always represent a problem that is difficult to manage and diagnose by the dentist.
Restorative dentistry 01 November 2022
Dental restorative materials with sustained antibacterial action
Dental restorative materials with antibacterial properties can potentially solve secondary caries that occur around restorations.
Restorative dentistry 27 October 2022
In a recent literature review, MB Blatz and his research team analyzed the past 100 years of cosmetic dentistry to assess the evolution of dental research and...
Restorative dentistry 30 September 2022
Second class restorations: which material between nano-hybrid composite and bulk-fill composite?
Manufacturers are constantly introducing new compositions with different fillers and matrices, and several years ago they introduced bulk-fill composites. These materials promised time saving and...
Restorative dentistry 23 September 2022
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, or IAMOT, recently highlighted a study on the impact of daily activities for people with fillings that contain dental amalgam. Led by a...
Restorative dentistry 16 September 2022
Deep Margin Relocation: flowable or traditional hybrid composite?
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
In patients requiring an indirect restoration, the proximal box is often below the surrounding gingival margin and close, or even below, the cementoenamel junction (CEJ). Deep margins may...
Author: Andrea Baldi
A 21-year-old male patient came to my attention reporting sensibility related to sweet and cold on the 4th quadrant. The general medical history revealed that the patient spent many months in...
Co-authors: A. Comba, E. Mancuso
In spite of rapid development in the field of dental materials, the issue of time affected degradation of the hybrid layer has still not been resolved. Dentinal...
Restorative dentistry 08 August 2022
Direct posterior restorations: a minimally invasive and predictable solution
18-year-old patient with multiple carious lesions located in the first quadrant. After the radiographic examination, the surgical field was isolated with a...
Restorative dentistry 11 July 2022
Which adhesive strategy and dental material can reduce secondary caries risk?
The accumulation of plaque, which determines poor oral hygiene in the patient or the presence of incongruous restorations, can lead to the development over time of a secondary caries, or a carious...
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