The need for simulation models to thoroughly test the inflammatory effects of dental materials and dentinogenic effects of specific signaling molecules has been well recognized in current dental research. The development of a model that simulates the transdentinal flow and the mass transfer mechanisms is of prime importance in terms of achieving the objectives of developing more effective treat...

The acid-etch technique for bonding composite resins to enamel has revolutionized the practice of pediatric restorative dentistry. Although bonding resins to dentin has proved to be a difficult challenge, ongoing advances have improved the reliability and predictability of dentinal adhesion. The purpose of this paper is to review the subject of dentin bonding; its development, current status, a...

The teaching activity of training of the students has a decisive role in the medical activities developing a competitive future for the dental practitioner. The modern restorative dentistry is developing the natural in all aspects, integrating the substitute, the flawless into the dental somato facial equilibrium. These issues are analyzed in terms of options for aspects of classic or modern me...

The selection of an appropriate material that duplicates the appearance of natural tooth structure is very important in restorative dentistry. Photometric and colorimetric analysis techniques offer great potential as a tool for aiding in the duplication process. The degree to which these techniques will be useful depends on the accuracy and precision with which they can be applied to translucen...

Nádia Lunardi; Gustavo Hauber Gameiro; Maria Beatriz Borges de Araújo Magnani; Darcy Flávio Nouer; Vânia Célia Vieira de Siqueira; Simonides Consani; João Sarmento Pereira-Neto DDS, MS, Private Practice DDS, MS, PhD student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics Division DDS, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics Division DDS, MS, PhD, Professor...

Research has often been considered an enigma by most of us a privilege of the exclusives of the profession. But research simply means 're-search' the existing facts either to solve a problem or improve an existing system all along the process adding more new facts to the profession. Being an action packed speciality, most of us aspire to be a clinician rather than an academician or a scientist.

Numerous positive properties of glass ionomer cements including biocompatibility, bioactivity, releasing of fluoride and good adhesion to hard dental tissue even under wet conditions and easy of handling are reasons for their wide use in paediatric and restorative dentistry. Their biggest drawbacks are the weaker mechanical properties. An important step forward in improving GIC's features is th...

UNLABELLED This second part of the two-part article discusses different types of occlusal contacts and their interferences. It also provides a practical guide to what is required to optimise the restorative treatment outcome. Occlusion and its effect on dental implants are also presented. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Restorative treatment outcome is highly dependent on the occlusion of the restoration ...