A promising new category of dental cements

Article Abstract:

New glass ionomer resin (GI-R) dental cements have desirable physical properties and may represent an innovation in cement technology. Glass ionomer cements have improved since their introduction in the mid-1970s and are widely used in the 1990s. The only major drawback associated with these agents is post-operative tooth sensitivity, which dentists can prevent with desensitizers. Three new GI-R cements available in 1995 are superior to other adhesives in preliminary laboratory tests and clinical use. They are easy to use, have low solubility, release fluoride, resist crown displacement, and do not seem to cause post-operative tooth sensitivity. Until long-term research conclusively demonstrates the clinical acceptability of these cements, dentists should use GI-R cements to fix simple single crowns and three-unit permanent dentures, procedures for which they are ideally suited.

Innovations, Evaluation, Dental adhesives, Dental glass ionomer cements

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In-office CAD/CAM milling of restorations: the future

Article Abstract:

The use of computer-aided design and manufacturing in making dental restorations is slowly getting adopted by dentists. The CEREC device is dominating the in-office milling of restorations as it is the only machine commercially available.

Germany, Product information, Manufacturing processes, Dental equipment and supplies, Production processes, Dental equipment and supplies industry, Dental equipment industry, Dental equipment, Dental restorations, Sirona CEREC (Milling machine)

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