Materials Articles

• Clinical Applications of Self-Etch and Etch-and-Rinse Adhesive Systems

  Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, Fusun Ozer, DMD, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - June 2013

  Each system’s unique characteristics guides decision-making

• Restorative Evolution

  Matt Roberts, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - May 2013

  This article provides an overview on how to implement new materials using CAD/CAM for restorative dentistry.

• The Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype: Part 2

  Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC, MDS
  Inside Dentistry - May 2013

  Part 2 of this article moves beyond the rationale for the BFEP and outlines the process and procedure.

• Addressing Patient Concerns About Dental Materials

  Inside Dentistry - April 2013

  Patients may come to dentists with questions about toxicity.

• A Streamlined Cementation Technique for Indirect Glass Ceramics

  Robert Ritter, DMD
  Inside Dentistry - April 2013

  A new system reduces some of the issues with traditional multi-step adhesion.

• Selecting Luting Agents

  Sajid A. Jivraj, DDS, MS Ed, Mamaly Reshad, DDS, MSc, Terry Donovan, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - February 2013

  Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of different luting agents to enable clinicians to make an appropriate selection for the situation.

• An Introduction to Millable Dental Materials

  Chris Brown, BSEE
  Inside Dental Technology - January 2013

  The article introduces dental milling materials to the market.

• Simplified and Sophisticated Esthetic Composite Systems

  Frank J. Milnar, DDS, AAACD
  Inside Dentistry - January 2013

  The characteristics and properties of simplified and sophisticated esthetic composite systems

• The Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype: Part I

  Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC, MDS, Todd R. Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD
  Inside Dentistry - January 2013

  Aconservative and cost-effective interim solution that enables dentists to segment treatment

• The Durability of the Resin/Dentin Complex

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS, MAGD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2012

  Resin-bond restorations are likely to last longer when materials that retard the progression of decay are used

• Saving Money and Time with Composites

  Robert Sarno, CDT, RDT
  Inside Dental Technology - December 2012

  The article describes a solution to full-mouth rehabilitation using a composite hybrid restoration.

• An Overview of Permanent Cements

  Mojdeh Dehghan, DDS, Ashanti D. Braxton, DDS, James F. Simon, DDS, MSEd
  Inside Dentistry - November 2012

  Criteria for situation-appropriate selection of dental cement

• Using Technology to Restore Missing Dentition and Restore a Smile

  Lewis Sharp, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This study provides a technological approach to restoring a patient's smile.

• Treatment Planning with Ceramics

  Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC, MDS, Yair Y. Whiteman, DMD
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This article presents a systematic process of clinical evaluation and rationale for material selection.

• Advances in Direct Composite Restorations

  Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD
  Inside Dentistry - September 2012

  New materials and techniques enable clinicians to achieve desired results in fewer steps