Metal scalers produce defects in titanium implant surfaces and load and power are important factors in the damage caused. Plastic-coated scaler probes cause minimal damage to implant surfaces and have a polishing action but can leave plastic deposits behind on the implant surface.

This work showed that the nature of the surface being cut may significantly alter the mode shape and magnitude of the probe oscillation. The maximum depth of cut with minimum restraining of tip motion was achieved at 100 g contact load.

Successful restoration of anterior teeth with direct composite is an integral component of contemporary clinical practice.

The restoration of damaged posterior teeth using direct composite materials is an integral component of contemporary dental practice. Resin-based materials are now routinely used to solve a wide range of restorative problems from the minimally invasive management of early carious lesions to the total restoration of severely worn dentitions. As there is a wide variation in the teaching and practice of posterior composite techniques worldwide, this paper aims to provide an evidence-based update designed to help clinical teams equip practices with suitable materials and equipment and optimize all clinical stages of posterior composite procedures. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Knowledge, understanding and advanced practical skill in posterior composite restorations is an essential requirement for contemporary clinical dentistry.

Historically, patients presenting with tooth wear were commonly managed with partial or full coverage cement-retained indirect restorations according to traditional restorative protocols. Conventional rehabilitations are biologically and financially expensive, time consuming and rely heavily on precise laboratory collaboration. Recent advances in adhesive technology and materials have enabled direct composite resin to be used as a minimally invasive alternative in the management of non-carious tooth tissue loss. As extensive direct composite restorations remain technique sensitive and can be time-consuming, this paper describes an innovative, simplified placement technique that uses a progressive diagnostic wax-up, transparent silicone templates and heated composite resin. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The predictable, conservative method of full mouth rehabilitation described in this article is cost-effective and time efficient and can deliver an excellent aesthetic outcome.