Scientists at King’s College London have developed a sustainable biomaterial derived from hair that could help rebuild tooth ...

Composite bonding is a minimally invasive and cost-effective option for smaller repairs, but it is less durable and more ...

Objective To determine the effect on the bond strength of modern dentine bonding agents to etched enamel of surface contamination with water. Design Fifteen bond strength measurements were made for ...

Scientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were able to form a dental coating that replicates the ...

Dental veneers are a core procedure in cosmetic dentistry, using thin layers of porcelain or composite to address aesthetic issues like stained or chipped teeth. A key differentiator is “no-prep ...

Bonding resins to damp dentine necessitates the bonding also to damp enamel. This paper explores the ability of dentine bonding systems to bond to damp etched enamel. AU of the "water chasing" dentine ...

Good shade matching is tricky enough with porcelain. But a good shade match with composite materials can be an even bigger challenge. A new study has found that composite shades do not match well to ...

In the age of Love Island and beautifying filters, cosmetic dental treatments are becoming more popular than ever. People want their teeth to be straighter and whiter than ever before and there’s a ...