Clinicians Report April 2014, Volume 7 Issue 4

TRAC Research: Class II Resins: Nanofill Brands as Group Show Best Performance Yet

• METHODS: Practice-Based Controlled Clinical Trial
• DURABILITY: Ranking by problems that cause replacement (cracks, chips, large breaks, and surface degradation)
• IMPROVEMENTS: Past problems not seen with formulations in this study
• CLINICAL ERRORS: Two common errors that shorten Class II restoration life
• TRAC Conclusions

Simplifying your Class II Composite Finishing Technique

• Summary of Survey Results
• Microscopic Analysis of Resin Surface
• Guidelines for Finishing Class II Restorations
• Clinical Tips
• CR Conclusions

The Cracked Tooth: Endo, Extract, or Restore?

• CR Survey
• Classifying Cracked Teeth
• Diagnosing the Type of Crack
• Suggested Simplified Treatment of Cracked Teeth
• CR Conclusions

Products Rated Highly by Evaluators in CR Clinical Trials

• This Diamond Wheel Cuts through Zirconia with Less Effort and Fewer Instruments
• Titanium Scalers for Implant Maintenance have Thinner Durable Blades that can be Sharpened
• Service that Encrypts Patient Radiographs for Secure Sharing Electronically
• 752-page Illustrated Book on Material Selection and Technique for Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry

BONUS: More Products Rated Highly by Evaluators in CR Clinical Trials

• System Comfortably Monitors and Verifies Bruxism, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea
• Excellent Flexible Stainless Steel Scissors and Forceps for many Surgical Procedures
• Low-Cost, High-Quality Stainless Steel Finishing Strip with Diamond Particles
• Temporary Filling and Sealing Material with Light Cure and Easy Removal
• Very Small Needle Tubes for Dispensing and Precise Application of Low Viscosity Materials
• Fast Setting, Easy to Polish and Durable Bis-acryl Temporary Crown and Bridge Material
• Synthetic Handpiece Lubricant has Corrosion Inhibitor and Improves Handpiece Performance

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