This study examines the relationship between enamel acid etch pattern and bond strength. Bond strength and etch patterns vary between tooth type and between teeth within a tooth type. An 'ideal' ...

When Kerr launched its OptiBond XTR self-etch adhesive last December, the company touted it as "the best of each generation in one universal system." A new study in the Journal of Esthetic and ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

It’s a frustrating fact that our bodies can’t regenerate damaged tooth enamel, but scientists at the University of Washington (UW) have now grown mini teeth in the lab that secrete enamel-producing ...

KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring ...

Can one adhesive work in both etch-and-rinse and self-etch systems? Researchers showed data supporting that notion at the recent American Association for Dental Research (AADR) meeting in Washington, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every day, you grind your teeth, and they bear it. As you pulverize ...

Tooth enamel erosion is when the protective enamel on your teeth wears away, causing it to become thinner and weaker than it should be. This makes your teeth more likely to get stained and feel ...

Dental bonding is a treatment that involves sticking a tooth-colored material to your teeth. Your dentist can quickly etch (roughen) your teeth with a little phosphoric acid. This helps the bonding ...

Researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring ...

BREA, Calif., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ormco™ Corporation, a global leader in orthodontic solutions for over 60 years, is thrilled to announce the modernization of the commonplace adhesive and ...

Teeth can tell us a lot about the evolution of prehistoric humans, and our latest study of one of our species' close relatives may finally resolve a long-standing mystery. The genus Paranthropus is ...