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One hundred-twenty composite restorations were placed either for new carious lesions or for restorations requiring replacement. All restorations were randomized by surface and restoration class. Eighty Class II restorations were placed on molars. The remaining 40 were placed on premolars, all of which were bonded. In summary, there were no differences in objective measurements of the 111 restorations recalled at six months and at 12 months. Measurements of the iBOND and GLUMA restorations included margin staining, margin breakdown, surface wear and postoperative hypersensitivity. The quicker one-step offers the advantage of timesavings, with no loss of excellent results, compared to the two-step etching technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the oral health status, dental utilization and dental needs of the homebound elderly (HBE) care patients within the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctor program. METHODS: Of the 334 eligible patients, 57% agreed to participate and 95.4% completed the clinical examinations, the Dental Utilization and Needs survey and Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index conducted in each subject's home by a trained research team. RESULTS: Among 75% who were dentate subjects, 40% needed restorative dental care, 45.6% needed dental extractions, and 33% complained of current oral pain. Overall, 92.0% needed some type of dental care and 96% stated that they had not seen a dentist since they became homebound (mean number of years in program = 3.2 +/- 2.58). CONCLUSION: Findings show the oral health status of these homebound elderly was poor and their quality of life was significantly affected by the lack of basic dental care.

This article describes a time-tested method for avoiding common problems encountered while pouring crown and bridge impressions

Among the equipment recommended for today's dental office is a complete and easy-to-follow sterilization protocol. It may mean the difference between health and disease