The Dental Update Archive

For many years, once cavity preparation had been completed, an intermediate material1 was placed on those surfaces overlaying the pulp prior to the placement of the definitive facilitating material....

Improving quality of life (QoL) is a fundamental part of the multidisciplinary management of HD, and the role of the dental team in this is essential. Good relationships between specialist dentist,...

As posterior composites require specialized skills and are demanding in terms of clinical time,4 this paper aims to provide an update of the latest evidence-based protocols that will enable the...

A 28-year-old male presented with generalized moderate toothwear of erosive and attritive origin (Figures 1 and 2). Having identified the aetiology and completed a course of preventive treatment,...

Polymerization shrinkage is a key factor, accounting for the relative failure of direct posterior resin composite restorations. A majority of the currently available products contain the monomer...

This particular technique utilizes the properties3 of nano-hybrid composites, such as Venus Pearl and Diamond (Heraeus Kulzer, Newbury, UK), to create simple aesthetic and strong outlines that can...

It is well documented that the prevalence of iatrogenic damage is extremely high. Tooth preparation of Class II cavities almost always results in some level of unnecessary damage to adjacent hard...

Hypodontia refers to the developmental absence of any teeth excluding third molars. The overall prevalence in the general population has been reported as 1% in the primary dentition6 and 6% in the...