Dental Materials

The versatility of flowable composites. Part 2: clinical uses

Different clinical situations demand specific materials to produce the desired results. Versatile materials, such as flowable composites with their various types, can offer easy application and...

The versatility of flowable composites. Part 1: theory and new classification

An FC typically consists of three primary substances: monomers; fillers; and a coupling agent.8 The physical and mechanical properties of an FC vary based on the type, size, shape, loading, porosity...

Calcium silicate materials in endodontics

The first member of the calcium silicate family of materials to be introduced for endodontic use was Mineral Trioxide Aggregate. This is composed of Portland cement, with 4:1 addition of bismuth oxide...

Self-adhesive resin cements: a new perspective in luting technology

Self-adhesive resin cements are based on filled polymers designed to adhere to tooth structure without the requirement of a separate adhesive or etchant. A variety of self-adhesive products are...

How well are gic product labels related to current systematic review evidence?

In order to identify as many systematic reviews as possible the following search strategy was used:.

Contemporary adhesive bonding: bridging the gap between research and clinical practice

A common classification of dentine bonding agents is by way of describing their chemical composition through their generations of scientific research and development. This can be confusing as the...