Restorations

Solventum, SprintRay to develop same-day restorations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Solventum and SprintRay have partnered to develop high-quality, same-day 3D-printed restorations, including crowns, inlays, and onlays.
April 1, 2025
Dental Crowns
Modern solutions for class II restoration challenges
By Dr. Ben Alvarez
The sectional matrix has been perhaps the best advancement in modern dentistry. Recently, Ultradent introduced its new Halo Sectional Matrix System. Dr. Ben Alvarez provides his tested-in-the field review.
April 1, 2025
Dr. Ben Alvarez.
Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish
By Ava Barros
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.
March 28, 2025
Porcelain Crown Bridge
Antacids may wreck dental restorations
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published recently in BMC Oral Health.
February 3, 2025
Tooth Decay Olya
Clinical tips: Mastering chairside restorations and shade selection
By Kevin Henry
Kricket Doker, a certified dental assistant and registered dental technician, shares how dental patients can receive better in-office restorations.
October 23, 2024
Doker Kricket 400
AFI to develop AI-driven amalgam replacement
By Ava Barros
The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) received a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart materials for fillings.
October 10, 2024
Amalgam Filling
Lab-fabricated crowns best chairside prosthetics
By Ava Barros
Lab-fabricated, implant-supported, all-ceramic crowns may have a significantly lower failure rate than prosthetics made by the chairside method, according to a study recently published in Dental Materials.
October 8, 2024
Dental Lab
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
By Melissa Busch
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
Adobe Stock/Marco.
Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%
By Melissa Busch
Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.
September 12, 2024
Amalgam Filling
Formlabs' Premium Teeth Resin gains FDA 510(k) clearance for temporary crowns, bridges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3D dental printing company Formlabs Dental has received 510(k) medical device clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Premium Teeth Resin.
August 8, 2024
Dental Crowns
Hydrogels being developed to improve healing during restorations
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation and ultimately enhance healing and tissue remodeling following dental restoration procedures.
July 19, 2024
Researcher
Clinical tip: The secret to predictable occlusion with the CEREC virtual articulator
By Dr. Dan Butterman
Ready to take your CEREC designs to the next level? Don't miss Dr. Dan Butterman's step-by-step guide to harnessing the full potential of the virtual articulator.
July 10, 2024
Dr. Dan Butterman.
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