Dear Restoratives Insider,
Has the failure rate of direct resin composite restorations in vital posterior teeth improved over the last decade or decreased, and have the reasons for these failures changed over time? Researchers from Australia examined these important clinical questions in a new literature review. Read our Insider Exclusive.
In other Restoratives Community news, which tooth wear evaluation tool works best? None, according to a new study. Researchers found that the four most common systems to categorize erosion all fall short of the requirements needed to be universally used in dental practice and research. Read more here.
In a passionate Second Opinion advocating for both U.S. dental laboratories and for keeping patients safe, Andy Jakson of Evolution Dental Science makes the case that U.S. dentists should use U.S. dental laboratories and dental laboratory technicians for their restorative needs. Read more here.
A 61-year-old man presented to a large group practice where a prosthodontist proposed a treatment plan of four implants. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document in their latest Legal Cases series, having a plan of action isn't enough -- it has to be written in the patient's chart. Read their column here.
Also in the Restoratives Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- South African implant firm opens U.S. operations.
- Rodo Medical's abutment system gets U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance.
- Kerr launches a new universal composite at the Greater New York Dental Meeting.
- Carestream Dental introduces a new implant workflow.
