Dear Restoratives Insider, New technologies and materials have made it easier to create and repair restorations, but do these CAD/CAM materials hold up as well

A patient with tooth enamel defects helped scientists discover a key aspect of enamel mineralization. The findings may one day help researchers better understand cell

When you are preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration, which clinical details matter? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the

Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates

Microcopy has added six new pediatric diamond burs to its NeoDiamond line. The Pediatric NeoDiamond burs are designed for working on smaller teeth and in

Knowing the mechanical properties of CAD/CAM materials allows practitioners to choose the right ones for successful restorations. Researchers put four such materials through their paces

Dentsply Sirona has introduced a new zirconia material for restorations. Cercon xt Multilayer (Cercon xt ML) is indicated for all-ceramic anterior and posterior restorations, including

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that

The current surgical model of caries management relies on symptomatic treatment via drilling and filling. However, the authors of a new review article in Dentistry

Komet USA has introduced a new, diamond-interspersed polishing wheel for all-ceramic restorations. The Footsie polishing wheel is configured in a spiral shape with a small

Komet USA has added four new instrument configurations to its line of coarse, yellow DCB (diamond with ceramic bond) abrasives. The new grinders include the