When you hear “glass,” your mind probably jumps to windows, drinking glasses, or maybe even delicate vases. But did you know that glass is also a powerful, high-tech material quietly supporting modern medicine and dentistry every single day?
The key to Mesosil’s breakthroughs has been FDA-approved ultra-long-term antimicrobial capabilities that are integrated into the materials dentists already use: composites, adhesives, cements and other resin- or polymer-based materials.
In the world of restorative dentistry, we too aim to find the best material to restore tooth structures following the progression of dental decay, which may extend through the life of the patient.
There is ongoing research by the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry to make dental materials last longer. Kfor.com recently reported on this initiative from the Department of Energy, which is providing funding for a team of researchers for “Project Cupiid” or “Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging instrument for Dynamics.” One of the researchers, Dr. … Read more
Fixed restorations have come a long way since the early days of cast gold restorations with pyroplast (acrylic) facings. New materials are being developed, techniques simplified, making these advances more economical and user friendly for the dental profession. Beautiful, life-like reproductions of teeth can be created with a variety of different materials such as porcelain … Read more
Award-winning materials available to Canadian dental practices on October 1, 2019 DMG today announced that its new generation bulk fill composite and universal bond system has been approved for use in Canada. Ecosite Bulk Fill and Ecosite Bond will be available to Canadian dentists effective October 1, 2019. Ecosite Bulk Fill represents the state of … Read more
When dentists discover cavities in their patients, they are often filled with a tooth-colored material that looks just like a person’s own teeth. However, tooth-colored fillings usually require replacement every five to seven years, often because tooth decay has formed under the filling. A researcher at the OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City is … Read more
When choosing a biomaterial, there is a strong demand in clinical practice for predictable outcomes. For over 20 years, LifeCell™, an Allergan affiliate and leading global medical technology company, has developed innovative products for use in a wide range of applications. BioHorizons Camlog expands its soft-tissue portfolio in partnership with LifeCell™ to bring NovoMatrix™, the … Read more
DMG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of restorative materials and preventive products, has introduced a precision placement delivery system for a wide range of dental materials. The new Composite Dispenser is particularly effective with DMG’s Ecosite Bulk Fill composite. Designed for the placement of dental materials precisely and accurately into the oral cavity, the … Read more
The past few years have yielded technology advancements for digital denture fabrication. However, the majority of units are still produced using traditional methods. Dentsply Sirona and Carbon are committed to taking the category to an entirely new level, by bringing to market the first premium printable denture material system that will provide significant advancements in … Read more
Bioactive Dental Materials Today’s patients seek treatments that are not only aesthetic but also innocuous, healing and have beneficial influence on their overall health. Over the past several decades, dentistry has been seeing a shift from reactive treatments of dental disease to preventive and conservative models with bioactive technologies. This includes biomimetic materials that encourage … Read more
Occlusal decay and its consequences have a major impact on the dental health of our patients. It is the single most common chronic childhood disease world-wide 1 and its results affect our patients throughout their lives. Molars and premolars are vulnerable, especially during their eruption phase. Deep pits and fissures provide an ideal environment for … Read more
Soon you may no longer have to worry about how long your dental repairs will last. A new dental reconstruction material developed in Sweden offers unprecedented improvements over existing acrylate-based fillers. Adapted from bone fracture glue research at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the material, which can be molded in a clinical setting, surpasses … Read more
Introduction With advances in dental materials, instruments, imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques, one may question the use of the intra-oral block autograft as a practical and relevant method of ridge augmentation. This article will discuss a case report outlining pre-operative and surgical protocols for performing the mandibular ramus block autograft and shed new light … Read more
In New Zealand, hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent treating bone fractures and on dental surgery every day – but a new material created from cattle bones at the University of Otago could change that, a researcher says. Dr Jithendra Ratnayake said synthetic hydroxyapatite material used to temporarily fill in gaps before bones healed … Read more
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, introduced Beautifil II LS (Low Shrink), a ground-breaking hybrid composite formulated to minimize polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress in all cavity classes. Despite multiple advances in dental material science (most of the current composites in the market shrink about 2% to 5%), volumetric … Read more
Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth of plaque, the sticky biofilm that leads to tooth decay. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania evaluated a new dental material tethered with an antimicrobial compound … Read more
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, introduced Beautifil II LS (Low Shrink), a ground-breaking hybrid composite formulated to minimize polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress in all cavity classes. Despite multiple advances in dental material science (most of the current composites in the market shrink about 2% to 5%), volumetric … Read more
Beside lithium disilicate, monolithic zirconium oxide is one of the most commonly used all-ceramic materials due to its high flexural strength and fracture toughness. Given its robustness, the material allows the fabrication of restorations that have a clearly reduced wall thickness. This enables a tooth-conserving preparation design. The field of applications of IPS e.max ZirCAD … Read more
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, unshrouded HC Blocks/Discs—proprietary hybrid ceramic materials for CAD/CAM-based restorative dentistry with CEREC—and a new collection of BurButler abrasive kits. HC Block/Disk is a new CAD/CAM composite with excellent physical and mechanical attributes. Available in multiple shades and translucencies, the optical properties of HC … Read more