For 43 years, I have observed teeth fracture in ways that surprised me—teeth that had comparative small restorations (Figure 1). It is obvious.

INTRODUCTION During the past 10 to 12 years, significant advances have been made in dental composite resin technology. Among these improvements have been.

INTRODUCTION The world of restoration placement can be a confusing one. When is the tooth too dry or too wet, when do we.

INTRODUCTION Core buildups and post/core restorations can be a challenge when adhesives are utilized to lute the base due to inadequate light contact.

INTRODUCTION Dental practitioners have been placing composite resin restorations for more than 50 years,1 and throughout this time, scientists around the world have.

BACKGROUND Despite material advancements in almost every aspect of direct resin placement, Class II composite restorations are still tedious and time-consuming to complete.

INTRODUCTION Composite restoration materials have been in use for more than 2 decades as an aesthetic alternative to metal restorations in the posterior.

INTRODUCTION This year I am celebrating my 25th year of private practice and my 15th year as a clinical educator. Needless to say,.

INTRODUCTION The ongoing evolution of restorative materials is bringing dentists more options than ever before to achieve the most desirable mix of properties..