Clinicians Report March 2025, Volume 18 Issue 3
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Dual-Cure Resins ◊ Autoclave Spore Testing ◊ Simple Alveoplasty
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In This Issue
Where are Dual-Cure (DC) Resins Helpful for Restorative Dentists?*
Autoclave Spore Testing: Are You and Your Patients Safe?*
Simple Alveoplasty when Removing Multiple Teeth*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
Brands
3M Filtek Supreme Universal
ACTIVA BioACTIVE Bulk Flow
BulkEZ Plus
Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal
ConFirm Rapid Read 20 Minute Reader
Evanesce Bulk Cure
Fill-Up
HyperFIL +
Mini-Bio
Pro-Sys Variosonic Plus+
ProFIL Bulk
Rastoro (PolyGlycolic Acid)
Re-Gen
TempOff
Companies
Benco Dental
Clinician's Choice Dental
Coltene
HuFriedy
Kollsut USA
Kuraray Noritake Dental
Parkell
Pulpdent
Silmet Dental
Solventum
Solventum 3M
Tuttnauer
Vista Apex
Zest
Abstract
Where are Dual-Cure (DC) Resins Helpful for Restorative Dentists?
This article compares popular dual-cure materials and explores whether their advantages outweigh their limitations. CR also makes suggestions for their use and recommended steps for success.
- Advantages and Limitations of Dual-Cure Composites
- CR Evaluation and Comparison of Dual-Cure Composites
- CR Clinical Suggestions: Where can DC Resin be Useful?
- CR Conclusions
Autoclave Spore Testing: Are You and Your Patients Safe?
This report makes suggestions to help you practice optimum sterilizer monitoring.
- The Need for Alveoplasty (a.k.a. alveoloplasty)
- Types of Sterilization Indicators
- What is Required?
- Sterilization Monitoring Records
- Mail-in vs. In-office Biological Spore Testing
- Ultra-rapid Self-contained Biological Indicator Incubator/Readers
- What Could Cause Incomplete Sterilization?
- CR Conclusions
Simple Alveoplasty when Removing Multiple Teeth
This report focuses on alveoplasty in preparation for dentures, but similar principles and techniques are often necessary for creating optimum pontic and implant sites.
- The Need for Alveoplasty (a.k.a. alveoloplasty)
- Goals of an Alveoplasty
- Normal Sequence of Events Following Extractions
- Flap Considerations for an Alveoplasty
- Case Report 1
- Case Report 2
- Other Factors During Alveoplasty
- Alveoplasty Instruments
- Dental Codes
- Resources for Alveoplasty Clinical Training
- CR Conclusions
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
The following products were rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations.
- Flowable Resin-Based Composite with Two Universal Shades
- Well Accepted and Lower Cost Automated Toothbrush NOW with Pressure Sensor
- Helpful Crown Removal Instrument for Dentists and Assistants Who Help with Provisionals
- Lower Cost and Well Received PolyGlycolic Acid (PGA) Suture in Dyed or Undyed and Needle Options
* Due to immediate access and download, purchase of past issues and single topic articles are non-refundable. CR is a non-profit, educational research institute. Your purchase funds this research.
