1. Is Total Etch Dead? Evidence Suggests Otherwise

Gary Alex, DMD

This paper will discuss the origins, evolution, and idiosyncrasies of the total-etch technique as well as its place in dentistry today. New innovations, the use of antimicrobials to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and sensitivity issues will also be discussed.

2. Considerations for Proper Selection of Dental Cements

James F. Simon, DDS, MSEd; Laura A. Darnell, DDS, PhD

The success of any restoration is highly dependent on the proper cement being chosen and used. The function of the cement is not only to seal the restoration on the tooth but also, in some cases, to support the retention of the restoration.

3. Classification System for Root-Surface Quality

Pamela M. Maragliano-Muniz, DMD; Dona R. Roberts, RDH; Robert J. Chapman, DMD

Since its implementation in private practice and university settings in 2007, caries management by risk assessment (CaMBRA) has offered a practical and effective approach to planning treatment and minimally invasive dental procedures.

4. Maxillary Overlay Removable Partial Dentures for the Restoration of Worn Teeth

Júlio Fonseca, DMD; Pedro Nicolau, DMD, PhD; Tony Daher, DDS , MSE d

A removable partial prosthesis is a treatment alternative when teeth are found to be severely worn or when the patient needs a simple and economical option. Because economics is a conditional factor of the treatment, the clinician should present different treatment alternatives to the patient, in which the overlay prosthesis can be considered.

5. Dental Erosion: Prevention and Treatment

Howard E. Strassler, DMD

Inside Dental Assisting
Dental erosion is not confined to a single etiology; it is typically due to a combination of conditions. This article reviews etiology, risk factors, and management.

Impregum™ and Imprint™ 3 Single-Use Intraoral Syringes

3M ESPE

State-of-the-art Impregum™ and Imprint™ 3 Single-Use Intraoral Syringes from 3M ESPE allow precise application, easy handling, and savings of both time and material.

Ivoclar CNS

Ivoclar Vivadent

The Cementation Navigation System (CNS), a new multimedia application from Ivoclar Vivadent, provides dental professionals with practical guidelines for selecting the appropriate cement depending on the restorative situation.

Endo-Express^® & SafeSiders^®

Essential Dental Systems

The Endo-Express^® Reciprocating Handpiece and the SafeSiders® make rotary irrelevant. Eliminate the fear of fracture associated with crown-down systems and the typical shortcomings of the step-back process.

SureFil^® SDR™ flow

DENTSPLY Caulk

SureFil^® SDR^® flow Posterior Bulk Fill Flowable Base, DENTSPLY Caulk’s unique posterior flowable composite, is now available in three new shades, A1, A2, and A3. The stress-decreasing resin (SDRTM) technology provides 60% less polymerization stress, allowing for 4-mm increment placements with a 20-second cure time

Integra™ Ultrasonic Scaler

Parkell, Inc.

An integrated magnetostrictive scaling system with electronic controls for faster, easier, more precise adjustments.