Nonconformism is a word that can be interpreted in different ways. For some, it can be something that refers to an untimely or reactionary behavior. For others, a feeling in which one seeks improvement or a reaction to indolence in general. The fact is that in the last five years there has been a lot of thinking about the status quo of current professionals, a lot of praise for nonconformism with some of the current clinical practices, and a real war on accommodation—in every possible...

Right is right, right?! I was raised that way, to do things correctly and well, even without someone watching. “But EVERYONE is doing it this way, veneering their teeth to make them clearer and correct imperfections…” As our mothers would say: “But you are not everybody.” Mothers have a very keen sixth sense, they are always right. This principle of doing it right should also be applied in dentistry. I have seen this in practice since I was a child. That’s right, I have been in...

Jack Ferracane is Professor and Chair of Restorative Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon. He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Materials from Northwestern University. He is a founding fellow and past-President of the Academy of Dental Materials. He is a past-President of the Dental Materials Group of the International Association for Dental Research, and is a past-President of the American...

Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate the risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity during in-office and at-home bleaching in adult patients. The efficacy of dental bleaching was also evaluated. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in the MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database, Brazilian Library in Dentistry, Cochrane Library, and System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe...

Introduction: Ceramic laminate veneers are a reliable dental treatment option with very low clinical failure rate. They are considered a biocompatible and conservative approach to meet patients’ expectations on solving esthetic challenges. Clinical report: An evidence-based report on the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic laminate veneers is illustrated with well-described, step by step clinical procedures, including the different types of tooth preparation, provisional restorations,...

Introduction: Currently there are varieties of techniques, materials and innovative concepts to perform diagnostic mock-up procedures. Therefore, this article aims to describe a workflow to produce an reliable mock-up based on a new Guided Silicon Index concept “(GSI)” and a case report of its use. Methods: With waxed-up plaster models and a universal model base, a reversible silicon putty is used to stabilize the model for further injection of a laboratorial silicon putty to copy the...

One of the biggest concerns related to the light curing of resin-based materials is their depth of cure or polymerization. Restorations must be uniformly polymerized so that they have adequate mechanical and biological behavior.1 Thus, dentists must know the factors that can influence the depth of cure of resin-based materials so that they can use them appropriately.

Objective: The aim of this case series was to evaluate bone volumetric changes in patients that underwent bone reconstruction (BR) using rhBMP-2 in an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS) carrier in association with bovine bone substitute (BBS) plus titanium mesh (TM) in a long-term follow-up. Methods: Eighteen adult patients treated with BR using rhBMP-2/ACS in association with BBS and TM in the atrophic jaws between 2010-2013 were invited to return for a clinical/ tomographic assessment. Cone...

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RelyX™ Universal is a dual-cure universal resin cement used for adhesive cementation and self-adhesive cementation of indirect restorations and posts, making it a universal solution that simplifies aspects of the workflow with resin cements. The product is available in various shades (Translucent, A1, Opaque A3, and Opaque White), with the colors corresponding to RelyX™ Try-In paste shades.

Every corporate interior design project is a new challenge. After all, a commercial environment, usually, must meet the needs of those who stay there, and those who pass by. In this specific case, we sought to resignify the traditional dental offices, bringing a bold proposal, through design, technologies, and through both sensory and visual experiences—which, in fact, were already the clients’ premises when they called us to develop this project..

Objective: The main purpose of this article is to draw the subject of dental jewelry into the scientific and professional medium, not only to reflect on its esthetic and artistic nature, but also to: (1) combine and share esthetic aspects with the biological bases of enamel, dentin, cementoenamel junction, dental pulp, occlusion and tooth wear; (2) interacting about dental materials, metals used other than gold, the effectiveness of internal silicone protection, impression material, tooth...

Have you been uncertain after selecting a composite shade for restoration? Have you changed the composite brand and become confused about the color system of the new material? Indeed, the shade selection step can be challenging since it is affected by several factors. During the visual color analysis, the most common in dental practice, the illuminant of the office can significantly intervene on the ultimate esthetic, for instance, of a resin veneer. A resin veneer color matching perfectly...

Introduction: Computer-aided prosthetic design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have become increasingly popular in dentistry. An advantage of this technology is time savings and potential reduction in laboratory costs. The use of CAD/CAM composite resin materials in dentistry has only recently begun, so data on their potential clinical use is limited. Most of its characteristics have been demonstrated through laboratory tests, while clinical studies are relatively scarce,...

Introduction: To rehabilitate a single darkened tooth is a challenge to clinicians, because of the need to match the color, incisal optical features and texture of the neighboring teeth. Objective: This paper aims to present a case report on the esthetic rehabilitation of a single anterior darkened tooth with unsatisfactory restoration, emphasizing the use of a feldspathic glass-ceramic veneer as the restorative strategy. Case report: A 31-year-old woman presented with a darkened maxillary...