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  2. Dental composite - Wikipedia

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    Dental composites. Glass ionomer cement - composite resin spectrum of restorative materials used in dentistry. Towards the GIC end of the spectrum, there is increasing fluoride release and increasing acid-base content; towards the composite resin end of the spectrum, there is increasing light cure percentage and increased flexural strength.

  3. Dentist-Approved At-Home Teeth Whiteners - AOL

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    Optic White Stain Fighter Stain Removal Toothpaste. As Layliev explains, teeth darken when harmless stained pigment accumulates over time from exposure to acidic foods that erode the enamel, like ...

  4. Tooth polishing - Wikipedia

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    The enamel surface is strong enough to withstand repeated tooth polishing, but it should be avoided on newly erupted teeth, exposed root surfaces and areas of demineralization. If polishing does occur on these surfaces, fluoride therapy can minimize the risk of dental caries.

  5. Tooth whitening - Wikipedia

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    The perception of tooth colour is multi-factorial. Reflection and absorption of light by the tooth can be influenced by a number of factors including specular transmission of light through the tooth; specular reflection at the surface; diffuse light reflection at the surface; absorption and scattering of light within the dental tissues; enamel mineral content; enamel thickness; dentine colour ...

  6. The 12 Best Teeth Whitening Kits Dentists and Shoppers ... - AOL

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    We asked professionals about the best teeth whitening kits available—from easy pens to stay-put strips—that make brightening your smile practically seamless.

  7. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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    If permanent restoration cannot be carried out immediately after tooth preparation, temporary restoration may be performed. The prepared tooth, ready for placement of restorative materials, is generally called a tooth preparation. Materials used may be gold, amalgam, dental composites, glass ionomer cement, or porcelain, among others.

  8. Dental material - Wikipedia

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    As conservation of tooth structure is a key ingredient in tooth preservation, many dentists prefer placing materials like composite instead of amalgam fillings whenever possible. Generally, composite fillings are used to fill a carious lesion involving highly visible areas (such as the central incisors or any other teeth that can be seen when ...

  9. Dental bonding - Wikipedia

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    Adhesive dentistry is a branch of dentistry which deals with adhesion or bonding to the natural substance of teeth, enamel and dentin.It studies the nature and strength of adhesion to dental hard tissues, properties of adhesive materials, causes and mechanisms of failure of the bonds, clinical techniques for bonding and newer applications for bonding such as bonding to the soft tissue. [1]