Points out that the use of dental amalgam as a restorative is declining. Explains that many practitioners remain reluctant to use resin composites in posterior teeth but attitudes vary internationally ...

A 40-year-old man presented with sensitivity in tooth #4 and discomfort during mastication. Clinical examination revealed caries on the distal wall of tooth #4, extending close to the pulp chamber.

The resin can be used for procedures, including bite ramps and temporary occlusal buildups and restorations. According to Ultradent, the resin is viscous enough so that it won't run but fluid enough ...

Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially toxic compound, gets into patients' saliva and urine when composite resin restorations are placed on their teeth, a new study shows. In an article published in the ...