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88 discussions in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Discuss pulpal diagnosis, selective caries removal, matrixing, adhesive control, contact and aesthetic layering.
Critically appraise the formulation-specific evidence, tolerability, colour outcome and need for independent replication.
Question: Does using a rubber dam remove the need for other infection controls? Answer: No. It supports moisture control, asepsis, airway safety and source reduction, but does not replace PPE,…
The GV Black classification remains useful for describing the anatomical location of cavitated lesions and for teaching operative dentistry. However, it does not describe lesion activity, severity…
Share how you modify peroxide concentration, contact time, frequency and desensitising measures for high-risk patients.
Compare alternative isolation methods by dryness, airway protection, soft-tissue access and procedure risk. Which endodontic situations still require rubber dam isolation?
There is no single universal thickness applicable to every tooth and restoration. The clinical objective is to preserve sound marginal ridge and pericervical tooth structure wherever possible…
Compare optical, handling, curing, wear and mechanical requirements for anterior, posterior, flowable and bulk-fill indications.
Share which failures originate from diagnosis, isolation, matrixing, bonding, placement, curing, anatomy or maintenance.
Separate carious from non-carious cervical lesions and compare composite, GIC, RMGIC and layered approaches by substrate and isolation.
I'm seeing a lot of debate in our clinic about whether to stick with high-viscosity GICs for certain class IIs vs using bulk-fill composites. Considering cost, moisture control in community clinics,…
A matching shade designation is only part of the result. Layer thickness, opacity, contour, line angles, gloss and surface texture change the way light returns to the observer. Which variable do you…