Dear Restoratives Insider,
Lithium silicate ceramic has many advantages for aesthetic and minimally invasive restorations. But what factors influence the success or failure of these crowns over five years? Researchers from Germany studied more than 300 of these crowns and found certain advantages -- and cautions. Read our Insider Exclusive.
In other Restoratives Community news, a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Seoul, South Korea, touted the benefits of silver diamine fluoride as a treatment that could arrest caries without traditional drilling and filling. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.
Once literally the gold standard for dental restorations, the precious metal has largely been replaced by ceramics as the material of choice for most dentists. The soaring cost of gold combined with the development of ceramic materials has led to a decline in gold's allure in dentistry. Find out more here.
Combining 3D imaging with clinical findings yields indisputable evidence that becomes the foundation for a complete dental exam and restorative work, Dr. Anthony Ramirez writes. In his latest column, he details two case reports in which innovative technology helped guide his treatment recommendations and facilitated better outcomes for his patients. Read more here.
