Highlights • At elevated temperatures viscosity of highly viscous resin composites is reduced. • Thermo-viscous material shows low viscosity with acceptable stickiness at elevated temperatures. • Measuring unplugging work enables…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives The two-component Camphorquinone (CQ)/aromatic amine system is well-established and clearly corresponds to the reference system used in all photopolymerizable dental adhesives and composites. However, this CQ/amine…
Highlights • Unidirectional FRC post is needed in restoration of ETT premolars. • Unidirectional FRC post can be luted with flowable SFRC. • Application of flowable SFRC as luting-core material…
In a recent editorial [ ], the question of selecting the appropriate method for addressing a specific dental materials research topic was addressed. A criticism was expressed about authors who,…
Over the past 17 years, the All-on-4 treatment concept has been a reliable and predictable modality to rehabilitate edentulous jaws with immediate function as full-arch prostheses. This article highlights clinically…
Restoring the dentition of an edentulous patient is often challenging. Endosseous dental implants have allowed for far more versatility in this area but still require adequate maxillary and mandibular alveolar…
For successful outcomes in bone grafting, it is important to have a clear and detailed understanding of the fundamentals and basics in regenerative science. This article summarize the grafting materials…
Implant stability is critical to implant success, and the amount of available bone is vital to achieving that end. Because of low-lying maxillary sinuses, adequate alveolar height on the posterior…
More patients are requesting fixed prosthesis to replace missing teeth. More than 5 million dental implants are placed annually in the United States. This number will decrease in 2020 owing…
Ridge augmentation for implant procedures has been shown to be highly successful. There are several techniques available to the dentist, but they require some degree of surgical expertise and experience….
