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Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings, Safe and Aesthetically Pleasing

Swan Dental AZ

We use composite tooth-colored fillings at Swan Dental, Tucson, Arizona , to treat cavities. Dr. Colby Echols will remove the decay and seal your tooth with a composite filling to protect it from future infection. Here are some of the main advantages of choosing composite filling cavity treatment.

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Leveraging the Inside-Outside Bleaching Technique

Dentistry Today

There are several reasons a tooth may become internally discolored: pulp necrosis, intrapulpal hemorrhage, retention of pulp tissue at the time of root canal therapy, calcific metamorphosis, or internal resorption. The advantage of internal bleaching is that it generally conserves tooth structure.

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Penn Dental Medicine’s Geelsu Hwang Engineering a Next-Generation Dental Implant

Dentistry Today

While this technology has represented a leap of progress in dental care , over time, inflammation and gum disease—nurtured by microbial biofilms, or plaque—can affect the soft tissue and bone surrounding the implant and cause these tooth replacements to fail.

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The Scorpion Technique: A Veneer-Seating Pearl

Dentistry Today

As they eagerly anticipate the delivery of their permanent veneers, it becomes imperative to execute a technique that guarantees the thorough removal of the flowable composite used to bond the temporary veneers. A flowable composite is then applied to the intaglio surface of the temporary veneers and placed on the prepared tooth structure.

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Effect of gastric acid on the surface roughness and bacterial adhesion of bulk-fill composite resins

Dental News and Technology

Abstract The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of gastric acid on the surface roughness and biofilm formation of bulk-fill composite resins. The SEM images showed that gastric acid increased the formation of cracks, exposure of fillers and micro cavities for all composite resins.

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Geographic Success and the Transition to the Real World of Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

One filling. You’re an early D3 dental student and this is among the first dozen or so composite restorations in your career. You are so excited, you got credit for the restoration, the Garrison ring only popped off twice, you only had to adjust the occlusion three or four times, and graduation day is one filling closer.

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Dental Restoration Options: Revive Your Smile at Mountain Aire Dentistry

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Tooth Decay: Dental restoration is often required to treat cavities caused by tooth decay. Fillings, dental crowns, or inlays/onlays can be used to repair damaged teeth and restore their strength and integrity. Tooth Damage: Teeth can become damaged due to trauma, accidents, or wear and tear over time.

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