Tooth Whitening
What Is It?
Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look. Most dentists perform tooth whitening.
Whitening is not a one-time procedure. It will need to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter color.
What It's Used For
The outer layer of a tooth is called the enamel. The color of natural teeth is created by the r...
Cavity Preparations for Posterior Composite Resins
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| Read Dr. Karl F. Leinfelder's seasoned advice about working with composite. |
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The first attempt to substitute composite resins for amalgam restorations came nearly forty years ago. Two basic problems were identified. These included an unacceptable rate of wear and a higher incidence of caries as compared to amalgam. Furthermore the progression of caries under composites was appreciably greater than with amalgam. While the exact... | |
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There are many ways to whiten your teeth — from whitening toothpastes and other products that can remove many surface stains for very little cost, to light-activated whitening techniques in a dentist's office that cost up to $1,000 and can produce dramatic results.
All whitening techniques work in one of two ways:
- Bleaching procedures change your natural tooth color, usually anywhere from five to seven shades brighter. In-office (chairside) whitening and at-home (tray) whitening both r...
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Self-Adhesive Resin Cements
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August 2011 |
| Dr. Robert Margeas presents the advantages of self-adhesive resin cements. |
by Robert Margeas, DDS
The proliferation of dental cements on the market today makes it important for dentists to have a solid understanding of their capabilities and indications. The wrong cement or the wrong technique can easily lead to problems ranging from postoperative sensitivity to debonding, which can cut into productivity and can also potentially sour the d... | |
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August 2011
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| Dr. Ara Nazarian describes a simplified technique to constantly restore posterior teeth with a new composite in a fast, easy and predictable manner. |
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by Ara Nazarian, DDS
Over the years, the utilization of composite resin systems for intracoronal restoration of posterior teeth has increased dramatically with the improvements in physical and mechanical properties of these resin systems and patient demand for tooth-colored restorations. Restorative dentistry continue... | |
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