A natural compound found in grape seed extract could be used to strengthen dentin -- the tissue beneath a tooth's enamel -- and increase the life of resin fillings, according to new research. A ...

Composite resin is the most widely used tooth coloured filling material. The tooth is etched with acid before placing the filling in layers. Each layer of filling is typically hardened using a ...

The Indian Health Service says it will fully implement the move to mercury-free alternatives by 2027. Already, the percentage ...

Singapore dentists will gradually reduce mercury use in tooth fillings, despite a WHO call for a phase-out, prioritising ...

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 ...

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jun 17, 2014) - With their natural-looking appearance, durability, and mercury-free composition, tooth-colored fillings are becoming an increasingly preferred approach for ...

Amalgam is an alloy that contains mercury, silver, copper, tin and sometimes zinc. Mostly preferred for fillings in back teeth, can last from seven years to longer. It is the least expensive kind of ...

Hetal Desai’s PhD research project will be welcome news to those who dislike having cavities filled. The second-year PhD student in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry is exploring a ...