Dental Staples: Three Key Products All Dentists Rely On

As a field, dentistry continues to lean on advancements in technology such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to reach new heights in efficiency and patient care. That said, modern dentists must still rely heavily on the basics.

In this article, you’ll learn about three essential products all dentists rely on, and will continue to rely on, despite the impressive technological advancements the industry experiences year after year.

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Composites: The ‘Bread and Butter’ of Any Dental Clinic

All dental clinics heavily rely on composites, but what do they do?

Composites represent the materials used for restorative procedures, which are most commonly fillings, but also extend to veneers and bonding. They’re made from a mixture of several different fillers and resins that are chosen for their ability to form both a strong bond to the tooth and to provide an optimal, seamless aesthetic finish.

Composite is an incredibly versatile material, and with many modern products now able to match flawlessly and almost automatically to any tooth shade, dentists can work at great speeds when applying them and shaping the tooth.

The material requires a great degree of skill to work with, and these skills are at the cornerstone of any great dentist’s repertoire.

Primers and Adhesives: Essential for a Lasting Finish

Before the tooth is rebuilt and shaped with composites, though, a high-quality primer and adhesive must be added to the bare parts of the tooth.

Primers effectively prep the tooth so that it is ready for subsequent work, while adhesives, added directly after, form a micromechanically interlocking bond with the surface of the tooth to ensure that the composite filling lasts a lifetime.

With this being the case, the quality of primers and adhesives directly impacts the longevity of many routine dental procedures: it’s why companies like Tokuyama Dental America continue to try to improve each and every element of these products, because reliability is at the top of the stack in importance for all involved.

Desensitizers: Key for Patient Comfort

When it comes to dentistry, patient comfort is everything; many people are afraid of going to the dentist and put off important procedures because of their fear, so it’s critically important that patients leave a dental office with their worries alleviated – that they feel confident, reassured, and willing for any future routine checkups.

An important part of this element of dentistry is desensitizers: they work by blocking stimuli to the nerve, reducing pain, sensitivity, and general discomfort. Desensitizing products can be crucial for certain procedures, such as particularly deep cavities or for those sensitive to whitening.

Wrapping Up

The quality of the products outlined above goes a long way in reassuring a fearful patient about their procedure. High-quality materials mean high-quality results – results that last a long time and importantly, make for a pain-free experience when they’re in the chair.

After all, a big part of dentistry is about building trust, and while the practitioner and patient relationship is at the heart of that sentiment, the tools used go a long way in cementing the individual’s feelings around their visit.