Meeting Chairside Challenges J-Temp temporary resin was developed by Ultradent’s own Dr. Jaleena Fischer-Jessop to better meet the wide variety of needs that clinicians face. It is a radiopaque, light-cured, flowable, methacrylate-based resin that provides a durable—yet temporary—material for multiple uses such as temporary restorations, tooth buildups, and more. J-Temp temporary resin has less than a 5% shrinkage volume, reducing the possibility of an open margin around a temporary restoration. Its distinctive purple color can be easily differentiated from enamel and dentin. J-Temp temporary resin is easy to deliver via syringe with Ultradent’s Black Mini Tip. The viscosity of the material allows a predictable flow which adapts to the tooth structure. Additionally, it can be visualized under X-ray to assure all temporary resin has been removed. Designed by dentists, for dentists, J-Temp temporary resin is the versatile multi-purpose every office needs.

FORMA composite features a zirconia nano-hybrid formula that allows for an exceptionally durable restoration with better initial and retained gloss. The silanated zirconia particles in FORMA composite are rounded, giving a beautiful high gloss finish and enhanced durability to the restoration—making FORMA composite ideal for both anterior and posterior applications.

The profound impact of light curing on dentistry is indisputable. The advent of light-cured composite resins has revolutionized dental practice, allowing dental professionals to perform minimally invasive procedures with precision and efficiency.

Advancements in curing lights and the integration of laser technology in dentistry have revolutionized patient care, offering enhanced precision and efficiency in a variety of procedures. However, these advancements bring in a critical element that cannot be overlooked: the need for eye protection.

A young woman in her 20s, burdened by the discoloration of her upper anterior teeth from past trauma, came to Dr. Jaleena Fischer-Jessop, DDS, MBA, searching for a solution that would restore her smile. The patient was treated with a conservative and cost-effective solution: no-prep direct-bonded composite veneers. Dr. Fischer-Jessop chose this method to mask the discoloration and match the patient’s upper teeth with the lower anteriors—avoiding the need for more invasive procedures like implants or costly lab processed veneers. The shades B1D and Enamel White (EW) were selected to lighten the teeth and Transcend™ composite’s Universal Body (UB) shade was used to ensure the margin blended naturally into the cervical areas.

Starting your journey toward a bright smile begins with understanding the diverse factors that can introduce stains to our teeth.

Direct composite veneers can be notoriously challenging to match with the natural teeth's color. "Several restorative techniques have been proposed for stratification in the anterior sector," says Dr. Rafael Calixto. A simplified stratification can be applied with very satisfactory results, but to do this, it is necessary to know the translucency concept of the materials and layer's thickness."

Clinicians are familiar with the development of a white line at the junction between composite and tooth structure. Often, the resin looks excellent when initially placed, and then the white line appears after finishing.

For dental professionals striving to achieve flawless composite restorations that mimic the natural beauty of enamel, Jiffy™ composite finishing systems offer unparalleled solutions. Both the Jiffy™ Natural composite polishing system and the Jiffy™ Original composite finishing system provide comprehensive, high-quality tools for finishing and polishing, but with subtle distinctions between the two. These distinctions cater to the clinician’s esthetic style and preferences, as well as provide the ability to best match the patient’s existing dentition.

There are two things dentists seem to always be striving to improve: speed and quality. With cases requiring a sectional matrix system being so common, one area where many clinicians look to save time and boost results is with the sectional matrix system they choose.