Searches for relevant studies were made using Medline and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL). Reference lists of identified articles were searched. Studies selected were those carried ...

A new review study by researchers in India has analyzed the effectiveness of calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement in endodontic applications. They published their findings in Restorative Dentistry ...

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) fails less often when used for direct pulp capping than calcium hydroxide (CaOH), a new study shows. In a large, randomized controlled trial by Thomas Hilton, DMD, a ...

A small, early-stage cavity or injury to the tooth—when the pulp tissue is still healthy—can be treated with a procedure called direct pulp capping (DPC). This technique protects the pulp and can ...

Oral health plays an important role and dental issues can sometimes ruin it all. Hence dental checkups are as important as regular health checkups. Various dental treatment and procedures are ...

An indirect pulp cap is one method of preserving a tooth that has decay, trauma, or other damage. The crown of your tooth is the part of the tooth you can see in your mouth. It has three layers: ...

The study of biomaterials — substances that are engineered to interact with biological systems for medical purposes — is a relatively novel field but has facilitated numerous treatments and ...

In 1969, the first bioactive glass material was developed by Larry Hench, a professor of ceramic engineering at the University of Florida. Hench collaborated with doctors during the Vietnam War to ...