Restorative Direct Articles

• Single-Shaded Direct Anterior Composite Restorations: A Simplified Technique for Enhanced Results

  Newton Fahl, Jr., DDS, MS
  Compendium - February 2012

  Case report describing the use of Nuance nanohybrid composite.

• Composite Resin: A Versatile, Multi-Purpose Restorative Material

  Robert Margeas, DDS
  Compendium - January 2012

  This article reviews developments which have led to composite resins being validated as a multifunctional restorative material.

• Is Total Etch Dead? Evidence Suggests Otherwise

  Gary Alex, DMD
  Compendium - January 2012

  This paper discusses the origins, idiosyncrasies, and evolution of the total-etch system.

• Light-Curing Guidelines

  Howard E. Strassler, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - January 2012

  A review of the physics of light curing and clinical applications of the technology to improve restorations

• Creating Proper Space in the Esthetic Zone

  Tyler P. Lasseigne, DDS, CDT, Todd C. Slogocki, DMD, Michael Bellerino, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - January 2012

  Exploring the leading causes of diastemas and a systematic approach to space management

• Question: Is Cosmetic Dentistry Evidence-Based?

  Gary Alex, DMD, Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  The "cosmetic revolution" brings a set of new challenges to dentistry

• Cosmetic Treatment After Traumatic Injury

  Edward Lowe, BSc, DMD, AAACD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  Using whitening to treat the single dark non-vital anterior tooth

• The Evolution of Esthetic Dental Materials

  Michael R. Sesemann, DDS, FAACD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  The range of restorative options available to dentists has changed dramatically over the past 30 years

• Uncommon Crown-Root Fracture Treated with Adhesive Tooth Fragment Reattachment: 7 Years of Follow-up

  Claudia Letícia Vendrame dos Santos, DDS, MS, PhD, Carolina Lunardelli Trevisan, DDS, MS, Eloá Rodrigues Luvizuto, DDS, MS, Sonia Regina Panzarini, DDS, MS, PhD, Wilson Roberto Poi, DDS, MS, PhD, Celso Koogi Sonoda, DDS, MS, PhD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2011

  This article reports a case of an uncomplicated crown-root fracture in the permanent maxillary right central incisor of a young patient who received treatment with adhesive tooth fragment reattachment...

• Immediate Sealing of Prepared Dentin

  David S. Alleman, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - November 2011

  Case report and discussion of the advantages of immediate dentin sealing

• Restorative Treatment of Cracked Teeth

  Randall G. Cohen, DDS, David Rudo, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - November 2011

  Treating cracked teeth biomimetically can optimize clinical results

• Direct Composite Resins

  Gary M. Radz, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - Jul/Aug 2011

  The most critical improvements have come in the filler particles

• Boundary Lines

  Inside Dentistry - June 2011

  Exploring the limits and potential of dento-facial esthetics

• What is the role of color in contemporary esthetic dentistry?

  Rade D. Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD, Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD, Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - May 2011

  opinion discussion the role of color in contemporary esthetic dentistry related to

• Dentist Deployed

  Inside Dentistry - May 2011

  Military dentists play a vital role in dental health of combat troops