Composite removal by means of erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser compared with rotary instruments.

Background: Complete removal of existing composite restorations without unnecessary removal of tooth structure is challenging. The authors compared the amount of tooth structure removed and composite remaining in Class III preparations when using an erbium laser or a rotary instrument.

Methods: Mesiolingual and distolingual preparations were prepared in 14 extracted anterior teeth, restored with shade-matched composite, finished, and polished.

Efficacy of Philips Sonicare AirFloss compared to manual brushing and flossing: an in vitro study.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in reduction of an interproximal surface coating with the use of Sonicare Airfloss, tooth brushing or dental flossing since there are currently no articles available comparing dental flossing to Sonicare Airfloss. Three groups of six typodont teeth were sprayed with Occlude Indicator Spray as a test surface coating. Each group was treated with one removal method: Sonicare Airfloss, tooth brushing or dental flossing.

Clinical evaluation of a flowable resin composite in non-carious Class V lesions: two-year results.

This in vivo study evaluated the clinical performance and appearance of a flowable resin composite and a hybrid resin composite over two years. Twenty-eight (28) pairs of restorations of a flowable resin composite and a conventional hybrid resin composite were placed in non-carious, asymptomatic facial Class V lesions. The restorations were evaluated at baseline, six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four (6, 12, 18 and 24) months, using modified Ryge/USPHS criteria.

The relationship between gender and postgraduate aspirations among first- and fourth-year students at public dental schools: a longitudinal analysis.

The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences and other predictors of postgraduate plans among U.S. dental students.

The effects of a commercial aluminum airpolishing powder on dental restorative materials.

Introduction: JET-Fresh (Dentsply International, York, PA), a new airpolishing powder that contains aluminum trihydroxide as the abrasive agent, has been introduced for use with Prophy-Jet trade mark (Dentsply International).

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the surface effects of aluminum trihydroxide airpolishing powder on a series of restorative materials.

Materials And Methods: A total of 6 Class V preparations with enamel margins were created on the buccal surface of extracted human molars.

Gender differences in first-year dental students' motivation to attend dental school.

Women's role in the field of dentistry has historically been limited to the dental auxiliary fields, rather than that of D.D.S.