If it is possible, and not to weird, to be in love with a matrix band, I am. Over the last month I have started to use the Composi-Tight 3D Clear sectional matrix from Garrison and I can not imagine Read More
Understanding Bulk Fill Composite
The current trend in composite development is around bulk fill materials for the posterior. We have both flowable and hybrid formulations from multiple manufacturers available. The depth of cure Read More
Posterior Composite Prep Bevels: Yes or No?
Over the years there has been contradictory information about placing a bevel on the margin of a posterior composite. I learned to place a bevel on the margins of all of my composite preparations. The Read More
Why You Should Care About Polymerization Shrinkage
[/caption] For many of us composite is the first and only choice as a direct restorative material today. Although realistically we all know that no restoration lasts forever, we strive Read More
Shaping Posterior Composite Restorations
The last few weeks I have been working on putting together a composite bur block for Brasseler. They were surprised by two of the burs that I requested on the block, a friction grip brownie point and Read More
Pre-Wedging for Posterior Composites
Years ago while doing some research for a program on posterior composites I came across interesting information about how interproximal wedges work. The article looked at the distance the teeth were Read More
