Anatomized fiberglass posts: the step-by-step clinical routine
Complementary polymerization is performed with the resin post set outside the mouth. The canal was washed, the post was reinserted, and the coronal portion was filled with the same composite resin.
Incremental technique or Bulk Fill?
Author: Rodrigo S. Reis About the incremental technique Traditional restorative resins still have a limited polymerization depth: about 2 mm on average. To minimize issues and optimize material performance, the incremental technique was developed. However, using small increments of 2 mm alone in the reconstruction of teeth with multi-wall cavities is not enough; it is […]
Enamel Microabrasion Combined with Whitening for the Smoothing of Fluorosis Stains in Young Teeth
Authors: Dra. Alana C. Pereira e Dr. Vitor S. Bona. Female patient, 20 years old. MAIN COMPLAINT: Generalized white spots, characteristic of fluorosis, and yellowish tooth color. INITIAL ASSESSMENT During the anamnesis and clinical examination, a moderate degree of dental fluorosis was observed, with spots mainly present between teeth 13 to 23 (Fig. 1). The […]
Tips for Making Provisional Restorations on Implants
Authors: Prof. Dr. Patricio Runnacles (UEPG), Prof. Dr. Rogério Goulart da Costa (PUC-PR) The fabrication of provisional restorations on implants or even on natural teeth is of utmost importance for prosthetic rehabilitation. Temporary crowns play several relevant roles during implant treatment, including aesthetics, function, protection, communication, evaluation/study, accommodation of the stomatognathic system, etc. Moreover, in […]
Good Bacteria: Maintaining a Healthy Oral Microbiome
The mouth is a habitat teeming with microorganisms, including bacteria. However, not all bacteria are harmful; some of them are considered beneficial bacteria and play crucial roles in oral health. In this article, we will explore how to care for the oral microbiota and the significance of these beneficial bacteria for oral health. What are […]
Adhesive cementation of metal-free ceramic crowns
Raphael Vieira Monte Alto, Marco Antônio Gallito e Gustavo Oliveira dos Santos INTRODUCTION Cementation is a fundamental step in the clinical protocol of indirect restorations and has been increasingly refined with the emergence of new cementing agents. An ideal cementation material should possess satisfactory mechanical properties, adhesion to dental structures and restorative materials, low solubility, […]
Categories of Resins: Applications, Indications and Differences
Composite resins are widely used materials in Dentistry to restore teeth that have suffered damage or cavities. They are known for their great versatility and aesthetics, since they can be matched to the color of natural teeth. There are several categories of composite resins available on the market, each with its own characteristics and indications. […]
Clinical Protocol for Application of Pit and Fissure Sealant
INTRODUCTION Dental caries, defined as localized destruction caused by bacterial action, still affects a significant portion of the population, especially children and young adults.1,2 Being considered an infectious disease with a multifactorial nature, strongly influenced by fermentable carbohydrates (e.g. sucrose, starch) in the diet, its control to prevent damage to dental structures can be challenging […]
Teeth can have up to four canals, understand the physiology
This procedure offers more than 95% chance of saving the tooth. To achieve this index, it is necessary to know the anatomy, the nervous physiology and the inflammatory processes. All this, added to the new techniques and anesthesia solutions, makes it possible to treat the canal of the vast majority of patients with total pain […]
Understanding the Causes of Dry Mouth
Over half of Americans suffer from dry mouth (xerostomia) due to the use of certain medications, autoimmune diseases, cancer treatment therapies, and natural aging. Dry mouth occurs due to a lack of normal salivary flow. Dry mouth can affect people of any age and should be monitored to avoid causing more serious effects in the […]
