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Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
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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.
Team DentalReach
23 May 2025 · 172k views
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.
Team DentalReach
6 Dec 2024 · 182k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
25 Jul 2026 · 44k views
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.
Team DentalReach
21 Jul 2026 · 112k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Beyond Caries Arrest: Can Silver Diamine Fluoride Actually Remineralize Teeth?
We've known for years that silver diamine fluoride can arrest caries. But can it actually help rebuild demineralised tooth structure? A new systematic review examines whether the evidence lives up to the promise.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
14 Jul 2026 · 122k views
Editorial
Common Mistakes In Clinical Dentistry
This June issue focuses on the most common pitfalls across everyday procedures and, more importantly, how to avoid them with simple, repeatable steps. Think of it as a practical checklist for higher predictability, fewer remakes, and better patient outcomes.
Dr. Nupur Shrirao
6 Jul 2026 · 71k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Common Mistakes During Tooth Bleaching: Clinical Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
This article discusses the most frequent clinical errors encountered during both in-office and at-home bleaching procedures and provides evidence-based recommendations for achieving predictable, safe, and long-lasting results.
Team DentalReach
26 Jun 2026 · 168k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Deep Caries Management: Is Complete Caries Removal Actually Required?
When managing deep caries, is removing everything always the safest option—or could it be doing more harm than good?
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
20 Jun 2026 · 2.6k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
21 May 2026 · 126k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
16 May 2026 · 70k views

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.
Dental Reach
13 Jan 2026 · 23k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
29 Dec 2025 · 1.1k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
26 Dec 2025 · 4.5k views
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
31 Oct 2025 · 11k views
Dental News
Prolonged Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment May Improve Bond Strength in Non-Carious Cervical Lesions
Adhesion to cervical non-carious dentin has long been a clinical challenge for dentists, owing to the unique characteristics of sclerotic dentin. Unlike sound...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
6 Oct 2025 · 40k views
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...
Dentalmagazine9
19 Sept 2025 · 180k views
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.
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
10 May 2025 · 196k views
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...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
17 Apr 2025 · 16k views
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.
Aashi
16 Apr 2025 · 87k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
From Stained to Stunning: 10 Teeth Whitening Tips to Steal the Show
Author: Dr Deepanshi Sharma Most patients want dazzling, confident smile! Over time, teeth can lose their sparkle due to factors like coffee, tea, wine, or...
Dentalmagazine9
2 Apr 2025 · 72k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Is Your Toothpaste Harming Your Patients' Restorations?
A recent study evaluated the effects of different types of toothpaste on the surface wear of dental substrates and restorative materials, shedding light on...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
19 Dec 2024 · 201k views
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.
Dentalmagazine9
13 Dec 2024 · 200k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
Exploring the Role of Corticosteroids in Dental Pulp Regeneration: A New Frontier in Restorative Dentistry
Dental caries remains one of the most common and challenging diseases in modern dentistry, posing significant threats to both enamel and dentin and often...
Dr.Zainab Rangwala
8 Oct 2024 · 38k views
Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry
GV Black Classification: Understanding the Foundations of Cavity Classification
A clinical guide to the GV Black classification of dental caries, covering Classes I–VI, involved tooth surfaces and restorative implications.
Dr. Rockson Samuel
8 Sept 2024 · 173k views