A relatively recent development in tooth coloured filling material is ceramic whose colour and translucency mimic natural tooth. Ceramic is most often made of porcelain. After tooth preparation an ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

Glidewell Laboratories has introduced Obsidian lithium silicate ceramic, a new glass ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of monolithic single-unit restorations, including full-contour ...

A new study investigating the fracture resistance of restorative materials found that the strength of zirconia ceramic restorations rivaled that of intact teeth. Zirconia ceramic also outperformed ...

NYC Smile Design is a cosmetic dental practice that addresses the dental concerns of patients. They take pride in their work and continuously work hard to develop updated and more refined approaches ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. The restoration of teeth with severe wear is clearly complex. Not only does one need to consider the longevity of the restoration but also ...

Reconstructive dentistry refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on repairing or replacing damaged teeth. A person may require reconstructive dentistry if they experience cavities, damaged teeth ...

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, ...