3M announced Monday that is has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against a competitor over nanotechnology used in dental fillings. The suit alleges that a dental composite material used by the ...

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The global Dental Composites Market is growing rapidly, driven by advancements in aesthetic dentistry, minimally invasive procedures, and innovative materials like nano-filled composites ...

Lack of durability -- composite fillings wear out sooner than amalgam fillings (lasting at least five years compared with at least 10 to 15 for amalgams); in addition, they may not last as long as ...

An advanced polymer technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder was recently licensed to 3M, a diversified technology company based in St. Paul, Minn. The licensed technology ...

N.N. Maserejian, et al Dental composite restorations and psychosocial function in children. Pediatrics, Vol. 130, August 2012, posted online July 16, 2012. doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-3374.

Case presentation A 40-year-old man presented with sensitivity in tooth #4 and discomfort during mastication. Clinical examination revealed caries on the distal wall of tooth #4, extending close to ...

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