Clinical Resources
Looking for more clinical articles that demonstrate the applications of dental materials in restorative workflows? Browse Inside Dentistry's online library, which includes the following:
Reliably Bonding Zirconia
Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD
This continuing education article explores some of the more notable research regarding zirconia bonding and presents the specific steps of the APC zirconia-bonding concept.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R1
Delivering a Zirconia Resin-Bonded Fixed Partial Denture
Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS
In this case report, a 19-year-old male patient who presented to his periodontist seeking an implant-supported restoration to replace his missing left lateral incisor was determined to be still growing and referred for alternative restorative treatment involving placement of a bonded single-wing zirconia fixed partial denture.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R5
Conservative Treatment to Improve Function and Esthetics
Amanda Seay, DDS
In this case report, a patient experiencing wear due to an edge-to-edge bite, retroclined maxillary teeth, and collapsed buccal corridors undergoes orthodontic treatment with clear aligners to open her vertical dimension of occlusion, permitting the delivery of porcelain veneers with the least amount of reduction of tooth structure possible.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R2
Indications and Limitations of Single-Shade Composite Resins
Hiromi Saisho, DDS, MS, and Marcos Vargas, BDS, DDS, MS
Multi-shade, simplified-shade, and single-shade composite resins all offer benefits and drawbacks. It is up to dentists to choose which category of material best fits their needs in each case regarding indications, skill, effort, time, and economics. However, considering the trend to reduce treatment complexity, single-shade composite resins can help reduce technical difficulty, increase efficiency, and reduce inventory.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R3
Wear Behavior of Contemporary Direct Resin-Based Restorative Materials
Tariq A. Alsahafi, BDS, MS, and
Taiseer A. Sulaiman, DDS, PhD
The wear of resin-based materials that are used in load-bearing areas, such as on posterior occlusal surfaces, has been a concern among many in the profession. This review offers insight on the wear behavior of different direct resin-based dental materials.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R4
Composite Versus Ceramic for Large Posterior Restorations
Jihyon Kim, DDS
The prevailing bias is that the material properties and esthetics of modern ceramics exceed those of composites and are better suited for large posterior restorations. Although composite is confidently used for smaller intercuspal restorations, many clinicians believe that it is too weak for larger ones with cuspal involvement. Challenging these reservations, several clinical studies have demonstrated high success rates and long survival times in cases where direct composite was used for cuspal coverage.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R9
Streamlining Layered Composite Veneer Procedures
Sandra Hulac, DDS
The delivery of no-preparation direct composite veneers is an immensely popular treatment approach in everyday dental practice. For younger patients, they often constitute the most singularly prudent choice to achieve an esthetic outcome. This case report demonstrates the esthetics that can be achieved using this technique.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R6
Full Mouth Rehabilitation With All-Ceramic Restorations
Dimple Desai, DDS
In this case report, a 41-year-old female patient who presented expressing concern about the discoloration and chipping affecting the composite-restored teeth in the anterior region of her maxillary arch and the appearance of worn and chipped restorations in the right side of her mandibular arch undergoes a full mouth rehabilitation with all-ceramic crowns, except for teeth Nos. 23 through 27, which received veneers.
insidedentistry.net/go/materials24-R8
Restoring a Tooth With a Short Clinical Crown
Dennis J. Fasbinder, DDS
Engineering a predictable clinical outcome for the restoration of a short clinical crown involves more than simply selecting a preferred restorative material; it involves careful consideration of the remaining tooth structure and desired restorative material in order to facilitate the optimum tooth preparation and delivery technique.
