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Achieving Clinical Success Utilizing the DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System

2024-03-08T12:21:11-05:00

By Susan Prater-Kudlats, DMD

Although Class II restorations are routine amongst restorative dentists, they still present challenges when it comes to proper contour isolation, and marginal seal. Failure to achieve adequate contour can lead to food packing, gingival inflammation, and bone loss over time. The inability to ensure isolation can result in post-operative sensitivity; the marginal seal is essential to prevent recurrent decay.

Achieving Clinical Success Utilizing the DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System2024-03-08T12:21:11-05:00

Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations

2022-09-08T13:56:04-04:00

By Robert Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD

The term “universal” seems to be used frequently in the adhesion/composite resin materials world today. It has always been a struggle to find such a material that can adequately replace two very different types of tissues, namely enamel and dentin. Dentin is more opaque yet resilient, while enamel is

Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations2022-09-08T13:56:04-04:00

Simplifying the Class II Composite with Bulk Fill: Efficiency Without Compromise – Clinical Article

2022-09-08T15:47:02-04:00

By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS & Kayla E. Erps, Senior Dental Student, University of Iowa

While restoring the posterior dentition, natural proximal contours, contact size, position and shape are integral to the function and longevity of both the restoration and remaining tooth structure. Composite dentistry has progressed to the point where restorations disappear into the surrounding tooth structure yet despite considerable improvements in both technique and materials, inconsistent results continue to be a challenge for many clinicians.

Simplifying the Class II Composite with Bulk Fill: Efficiency Without Compromise – Clinical Article2022-09-08T15:47:02-04:00

Maxillary Anterior Aesthetic Reconstruction on Natural Teeth and Dental Implants – A Case Report

2022-08-08T11:32:58-04:00

Dr. Lowe graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982 and was a Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry until its closure in 1993. He maintains a private practice in Charlotte, NC, and Chicago, IL, lectures internationally and publishes in well-known dental journals on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Lowe is a member [...]

Maxillary Anterior Aesthetic Reconstruction on Natural Teeth and Dental Implants – A Case Report2022-08-08T11:32:58-04:00

Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations

2022-08-08T11:33:05-04:00

Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations Dr. Lowe graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982 and was a Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry until its closure in 1993. He maintains a private practice in Charlotte, NC, and Chicago, IL, lectures internationally [...]

Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations2022-08-08T11:33:05-04:00