Clinicians Report September 2025, Volume 18 Issue 9

Does Less Equal More when Restoring RCT Teeth?

In this article, CR provides information on a new minimally invasive post/core approach and describes conditions that may be ideal for this new system.

• When are Cores or Posts/Cores Needed?
• Suggested Techniques: Minimally Invasive Core Buildups
• CR Comparison: Current “Best Practice” D.T. Light-Post (RTD Dental) vs. Flexible Multi-Strand System Biolight DRILL-FREE (Synca)
• When to Use Each System
• CR Conclusions

Your Dental Lab is 3D Printing. Should You Be As Well?

This article examines the time, cost, required equipment, and training to 3D print in-office compared to other options.

• Time and Cost Comparison: 3D Print vs. Traditional Methods
• Is In-office 3D Printing Better?
• Should Your Practice be 3D Printing?
• CR Conclusions

How to Attract Ideal Patients

The difference lies in strategic marketing—not just any marketing. To attract ideal patients, you must be deliberate, data-driven, and willing to evolve. This article features steps that top practices use to draw in the patients and cases they want most.

• Identify Your Actual Target Market
• Assess Your Practice’s Market Profile
• Align Your Marketing with Your Objectives
• Sustain and Adjust Your Campaign
• 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.

• Matrix Kit with Unique Instrument To Help Establish Tight Contact on Direct Restorations
• Easily Accomplished Guided-Bone Regeneration Procedures with Bone Graft Plugs
• Injection Molds Can Help Dentists Create Direct Resin-Based Composite Veneers
• Lower Cost, VPS Alginate-Substitute for High Accuracy and Ability to Pour Multiple Times

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