Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry articles

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Veneers Vs Crowns For Esthetic Rehabilitation

Veneers and crowns are not interchangeable: one is primarily an adhesive facial restoration, while the other is a complete coronal coverage restoration.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Cracked Tooth Syndrome: Diagnostic Dilemmas And Clinical Management

• Cracked Tooth Syndrome is often not a problem of treatment first—it is a problem of diagnosis first. The patient may know exactly when the tooth hurts, yet the clinician may struggle to identify which tooth is responsible. • A normal periapical radiograph does not rule out a cracked tooth. Many cracks are too narrow, too favorably oriented, or confined to the crown to be visualized radiographically. • The classic clinical clue is often pain on biting or, particularly, on release of biting pressure. However, symptoms may vary considerably according to crack direction, pulpal status, occlusion, and the extent of structural involvement.

Restorative Dentistry

Flowable Composites: Indications, Limitations and Longevity of Modern Materials

Restorative Dentistry

Stump Shade Selection for Ceramic Restorations: A Clinical Photography and Communication Guide

A detailed evidence-informed clinical guide to stump shade guide, covering indications, selection, technique, limitations, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Restorative Dentistry

Electrosurgery in Dentistry: Indications, Technique, Safety and Comparison with Lasers

A clinical comparison of dental electrosurgery, scalpel and lasers, with thermal-safety and device-selection guidance.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Tetracycline-Stained Teeth: Diagnosis and Treatment Options from Bleaching to Veneers

A conservative treatment-planning guide for tetracycline discoloration, from diagnosis and bleaching to additive and veneer options.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Turmeric, Coconut Oil and Charcoal for Teeth Whitening: Evidence and Risks

A patient-facing evidence review of viral natural whitening claims, risks and safer alternatives.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Could Direct Fiber-Reinforced Composites Reduce the Need for Indirect Restorations?

Can we confidently restore endodontically treated posterior teeth directly with fiber-reinforced composites instead of immediately moving to indirect restorations?

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

New Study Explores a Better Way to Detect Secondary Caries Around Composite Restorations

Marginal staining, questionable radiolucencies and worn restorations often leave clinicians facing one difficult question: repair, replace or simply monitor? A new clinical study suggests fluorescence imaging may improve diagnostic confidence.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Immediate Dentin Sealing (Ids): A Contemporary Approach To Enhancing Adhesion And Reducing Post-Operative Sensitivity

Immediate Dentin Sealing represents a paradigm shift in adhesive dentistry. By sealing freshly cut dentin immediately after tooth preparation, clinicians can improve bond durability, reduce bacterial contamination, and significantly minimize post-operative sensitivity while enhancing the longevity of indirect restorations.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Beyond Caries Arrest: Can Silver Diamine Fluoride Actually Remineralize Teeth?

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Common Mistakes During Tooth Bleaching: Clinical Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Deep Caries Management: Is Complete Caries Removal Actually Required?

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Common Mistakes During Direct Restorations In Dentistry: Clinical Pitfalls And Their Solutions

This article discusses the most frequent mistakes encountered during restorative procedures, their clinical implications, and practical strategies to prevent or correct them. Understanding these pitfalls can significantly improve restoration longevity and patient satisfaction.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Adhesive Dentistry: Are We Overlooking the Basics While Chasing Simplicity?

As adhesive systems become increasingly simplified, some of the older fundamentals — selective enamel etching, solvent evaporation, immediate dentin sealing — may still matter more than we think.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Does a Second Adhesive Layer Actually Improve Bond Strength?

A new in vitro study suggests that applying universal adhesive in two layers significantly improves bond strength in both coronal and root dentin, offering a simple technique modification to enhance clinical outcomes.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Home Care Instructions After Tooth Bleaching: A Patient Guide

The longevity of tooth bleaching results relies on proper post-treatment care. During the initial days following bleaching, patients should avoid pigmented foods and beverages, maintain gentle oral hygiene, and manage sensitivity using desensitizing agents. With appropriate dietary control, consistent hygiene practices, and regular dental follow-ups, patients can minimize complications and maintain a brighter, healthier smile for longer.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Biomimetic Enamel Repair: A Potential Shift in Preventive and Restorative Care

Can a biomimetic protein matrix move enamel repair beyond surface remineralisation and into true structural regeneration? Read the whole story.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Dentin Exposure Drives Veneer Failures : Long-Term Study Shows

A 15-year retrospective analysis of 672 ceramic veneers offers rare long-term insight into why veneers succeed — and why they fail. The study highlights one key predictor of survival: enamel preservation. Veneers bonded predominantly to enamel showed fewer complications and greater longevity than those extending onto dentin, reinforcing the value of conservative, minimally invasive preparation.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Do Fiber-Reinforced Composites Really Make Restorations Stronger?

A recent in vitro study from Kocaeli University, Turkey, has put a long-debated clinical question to test — does placing fiber-reinforced composites beneath...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Bleaching White Spot Lesions: Is At-Home Whitening Safer?

Teeth whitening continues to be one of the most sought-after esthetic treatments, but a new laboratory study has shed light on how teeth with white spot...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Root Caries in Older Adults: Clinical Management Guide

Clinical framework for root-caries risk, lesion activity, xerostomia, caregiver support and nonrestorative or restorative care.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Hydroxyapatite-Capsaicin Gel Reduces Tooth Sensitivity in Whitening Without Affecting Results

A critical appraisal of research evaluating hydroxyapatite and capsaicin in bleaching gel to reduce sensitivity without compromising colour change.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Aspartame and Dental Caries: Systematic Review Confirms It’s a Non-Cariogenic Sugar Alternative

New evidence confirms that aspartame is a non-carcinogenic alternative to sucrose, but its protective benefits may be limited. With the increasing prevalence...