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Dental News

Stainless Steel, Zirconia or Bioflx: Which Crown Performs Better in Primary Molars?

Stainless steel remains a familiar choice for restoring primary molars, but zirconia and Bioflx crowns are changing parental expectations. A randomized clinical trial compared all three materials over 12 months, examining retention, gingival health, aesthetics and parental satisfaction.

Dental News

Can Bulk-Fill Replace Incremental Composite Placement?

For years, incremental layering has been the default approach for posterior composites—but is every extra increment actually buying us better longevity? As bulk-fill materials promise deeper curing and faster placement, a systematic review of clinical trials asks whether the traditional layering routine still offers an advantage.

Restorative Dentistry

Flowable Composites: Indications, Limitations and Longevity of Modern Materials

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.

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?

Endodontics

Does Every Root Canal Tooth Need a Crown?

Not every tooth needs a crown after a root canal. Modern evidence shows that how much healthy structure remains — not the root canal itself — decides your treatment. Learn the framework dentists should be using.

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

Deep Caries Management: Is Complete Caries Removal Actually Required?

Prosthodontics

Fast Isn't Always Better: Study Evaluates Zirconia Crown Milling Strategies

Digital dentistry has made crown fabrication faster and more predictable than ever. But a new study suggests that one often-overlooked variable—the milling protocol itself—may significantly influence crown adaptation, marginal quality, and occlusal anatomy. If the scanner, design, and material remain identical, how much difference can the milling strategy really make?

Prosthodontics

Upright vs Reclined: Are You Recording the Same Occlusion?

The patient was the same. The teeth were the same. Only the chair position changed. Yet one digital system recorded significantly different occlusal findings. What does this mean for everyday restorative and prosthodontic practice?

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

When “Good Enough” Contacts Are Not Good Enough

While modern restorative dentistry focuses heavily on materials and bonding systems, a new study highlights a more fundamental issue: proximal contact quality.

Prosthodontics

When Should We Actually Restore Tooth Wear?

Severe tooth wear often pushes clinicians toward restorative treatment. But if the patient is functional, comfortable, and unconcerned — should intervention always be immediate?

Endodontics

Single Visit vs Multiple Visit Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment can now be completed in either a single appointment or multiple visits, with both approaches showing comparable success rates when properly executed. Single Visit Approach: Modern technology has made it possible to complete cleaning, disinfecting, and filling the root canal in one session. This offers significant convenience for patients—requiring only one time off work and avoiding temporary fillings. Research confirms that single-visit treatments achieve success rates similar to multiple-visit procedures when appropriate disinfection protocols are followed. This approach works well for most routine cases, including vital teeth and those with chronic conditions. Multiple Visit Approach: The traditional method involves initial canal preparation, placement of antibacterial medication between appointments, and final filling at a subsequent visit. This extended timeframe allows for more thorough disinfection in complex cases, particularly those with severe infections or large lesions. However, it demands greater time commitment and carries risks like temporary filling failure. Clinical Decision-Making: The choice depends on individual case factors. Single visits suit most straightforward cases, while multiple appointments may benefit teeth with acute abscesses, persistent drainage, or complicated anatomy. Patient preference and practitioner expertise also play important roles. Both methods are effective when case selection is appropriate and technique is meticulous, giving practitioners flexibility to choose the best approach for each patient’s unique situation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Pediatric Dentistry

MIH Treatment Choices : What do Experts Prefer?

Are we all managing MIH the same way — or just assuming we are? A new study shows that even pediatric dentistry faculty vary in diagnosis and treatment choices, especially for severe hypomineralized molars.

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...

Prosthodontics

Moisture Matters: How Hydration Levels Impact the Accuracy of Dental Impressions

In restorative dentistry, even the tiniest distortion in an impression can make or break the fit of a final restoration. A recent in vitro study published in...

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

Ten Principles for Optimal Composite Restoration: A Clinically-Oriented Review

Ten clinically oriented principles for predictable direct composite restorations, from diagnosis and isolation through curing, finishing and maintenance.

Editorial

Dentists - Get answers to all your FAQs!

Editorial for Volume 7, Issue 2 Navigating the world of dental care can be overwhelming for practitioners. With so many treatment options and procedures...

Prosthodontics

Prosthodontic Treatment Options: Clinical FAQs

1. How do I approach a full mouth rehabilitation case? Full mouth rehabilitation is a comprehensive and often complex dental procedure aimed at restoring the...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Dental Composite Restorations: Materials and Clinical Guide

A practical selection framework for universal, flowable, bulk-fill and aesthetic dental composite materials based on clinical indication and handling.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Caries Risk Assessment and Personalised Prevention: Clinical Guide

Clinical framework for caries risk assessment, lesion activity, protective factors, prevention planning and risk-based review.