Researchers wanted to see which CAD/CAM composites for molars were hardest and held up best after toothbrush abrasion testing. After putting six composites through rigorous testing, they discovered ...

ΔE*ab=[(ΔL*)2+(Δa*)2+(Δb*)2]1/2 Following the scientific approach to tooth color matching, some devices were introduced to color measurement. A colorimeter is a simple, inexpensive instrument to ...

When bonded to prepared enamel substrate, feldspathic porcelain veneers have excellent long-term survival and low failure rates, according to a study in the International Journal of Prosthodontics ...

Bones and teeth, the hard tissues in the human body have an inorganic component. The inorganic component primarily consists of hydroxyapatite (Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2, HA). In most cases, they also an ...

Background Patients susceptible to periodontal disease and dental caries, including those who undergo fixed prosthodontic treatments use chemical plaque control agents. However, these mouthrinses may ...