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 as more-established materials? Researchers put four of them through their paces to find out. Read our Insider Exclusive.
When a patient claims to brush and floss, but the decay keeps coming back, you probably ask yourself why. Dr. Jean Creasey spoke about caries risk factors, including not-so-obvious ones, and talking with your patients about the consequences of not taking care of their teeth at the California Dental Association's 2019 CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.
Which clinical details matter when preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the factors that influence treatment decisions, and they found three factors influenced the decision to bond a crown.
Also in the Restoratives Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- Insurer Delta Dental has released results from a survey showing that many U.S. adults are not familiar with key dental terms, such as sealant and periodontal disease.
- Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase reported increased net revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2019.
- Microcopy has added six new pediatric diamond burs to its NeoDiamond line.
