Clinicians Report October 2021, Volume 14 Issue 10
Product Details
Direct and Indirect Restorations ◊ Hearing Loss ◊ Triturated Materials
In This Issue
Longevity of Direct and Indirect Dental Restorations*
Hearing Loss in Dentistry: Are Clinicians at Risk?*
The Resurgence of Triturated Materials*
Products Rated Highly by Evaluators in CR Clinical Trials
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
Brands
Amalgamator model GB
BigEar
Brass Bands (Matrix)
Capsule Mixer CM-II
Ceramir C&B
Ceramir Crown & Bridge
DefendEAR
Dinky Prophy Angles
Dispersalloy
Dispersalloy amalgam
EQUIA Forte
Earasers
Eargasm
Etymotic
GC Fuji II
GC Fuji IX
GC Fuji PLUS
GC Fuji Triage
IRM
InEarz Sport
IonoStar
Kai Kap
Ketac Universal
Maxima Capsule Mixer
MusicPro
MusicPro Elite
PROMIX one Capsule Mixer
Patterson Amalgamator Unit
PowerScrub
RelyX Unicem
Riva Self Cure
RotoMix Capsule Mixing Unit
SilamatS6
Staekey SoundGear
Surefil one
Tytin
Tytin amalgam
Ultramat 2
Westone
Companies
Amazon
Amazon.com
Dentsply Sirona
Etymotic
Forward Science
GC America
Greater Curve
Henry Schein
Ivoclar Vivadent
Patterson
ProphyMagic
SDI
Solmetex
Twice as Nice Uniforms
Abstract
Longevity of Direct and Indirect Dental Restorations
When making estimates for patients about restoration longevity, dentists should assuredly observe the scientific research, but their clinical observations of previous restorations placed by themselves should be a major factor for the final judgment.
• Restoration Longevity Expectations
• CR Survey on Restoration Longevity
• Overview of Dental Literature on Restoration Longevity
• Comparison of CR Survey Data on Restoration Longevity with the Literature Data
• Are Dentists Advising Patients about Longevity of Restorations?
• CR Conclusions
Hearing Loss in Dentistry: Are Clinicians at Risk?
This report examines risk factors and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in the dental practice.
• Noise Exposure in Dentistry
• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
• Prevention and Potential Hazards
• CR Conclusions
The Resurgence of Triturated Materials
The following report provides a comparison of triturators, information on encapsulated materials, clinical tips, and CR conclusions.
• Comparison of Triturators
• Encapsulated Materials
• Clinical Tips
• CR Conclusions
Products Rated Highly by Evaluators in CR Clinical Trials
The following products were rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations.
• Highly Effective Tofflemire-Type Matrix Band in New Malleable, Brass Version
• Mini-Sized Prophy Cups on Disposable Angles Aid Visualization and Help Reduce Splatter
• Surgical Cap with Useful Buttons for Securing Ear-Loop Face Masks
• Enzymatic Suction Line Cleaner with Easy Dispensing and Compatibility with Amalgam Separators
Addendum: The Resurgence of Triturated Materials, Supplemental Information
• Triturated Material Brands
• Answers to the Research Questions
* 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.
