Bulk-fill materials: simplify restorations, reduce chairtime.

Newer bulk-fill composite materials are being developed for preparation depths of up to 5 mm in an effort to simplify and improve placement of direct composite posterior restorations. Depth of cure for any dental composite is a critical issue, and especially so for bulk-fill composites. This article discusses factors involved in determining adequate depth of cure.

Predictable periimplant gingival esthetics: use of the natural tooth as a provisional following implant placement.

Unlabelled: Maintaining the interdental papilla and bone height following implant placement has been a challenge for the restorative dentist. Bone resorption following anterior tooth extraction is common and often compromises the esthetics of the final restoration. The tissue must be maintained during the surgical and healing phases to achieve an esthetic outcome.