After the establishment of composite as a restorative material, there was an attempt to categorise the different composite types according to filler size (Lutz & Philips 1983). This classification does not do justice to today’s composites, since most of the composite materials belong to the nanocomposites, nano-filled composites, nano-filled hybrid composites or micro-hybrid composites. Althoug...

Objectives: Microleakage is a major cause of failure of dental restorations and results in development of secondary caries, tooth hypersensitivity and pulp pathosis. This study aimed to compare the microleakage of class II cavities filled with two types of composite resins and a compomer and subjected to thermocycling. Methods: In this in vitro experimental study, class II cavities with a gi...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine which materials were most commonly used by pediatric dentists in California to restore Class II lesions in the primary dentition. METHODS A questionnaire consisting of 18 multiple-choice questions was mailed to all 440 active members of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD). The questions related to the practitioners' material ...

In any repair of a tooth with permanent restorative materials, the interface is always a sensitive region. The appearance of adhesive materials was a great step forward in dealing with the problems of this region and improving the overall performance of the restorations. However, contemporary adhesive materials do have a major disadvantage, namely that their durability is limited, a limitation ...

Many choices are available to the practitioner of restorative dentistry for children. With the introduction of several new classes of restorative materials in recent years, some confusion has been created about what these materials are, making it difficult to identify their appropriate clinical use. This paper reviews glass-ionomer materials, resin-modified (reinforced) glass ionomers, compomer...

Tooth coloured adhesive restorative materials are widely accepted and used for the restoration of carious and non-carious cervical lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the solubility and sorption values of compomer (Dyract ®), conventional glass-ionomer(Fuji II ) and resin modified glassionomer (Fuji II LC improved) cements in various beverages such as tea, coffee, coca-co...

"Restorative Justice" has emerged internationally as a viable response to the harm caused by crime. Its acceptance and promotion are underscored by the fact that the United Nations has adopted a set of principles that encourage use of restorative justice programming by member states. In addition, the Council of Europe supports its use in criminal matters while the American Bar Association promo...

Regardless of barriers linked to the patient’s age and behaviour, restoring primary teeth can be technically challenging, researchers have long searched for an appropriate replacement glass ionomer cement, composites, silver amalgam that is cost-effective, fluoride-releasing, convenient use, fulfils both strength acceptable aesthetics. An Alkasite a resin -based modified composite restorative m...