Points out that the use of dental amalgam as a restorative is declining. Explains that many practitioners remain reluctant to use resin composites in posterior teeth but attitudes vary internationally ...

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 the pulp chamber.

A 45-year-old patient presented to the dental practice complaining chiefly of a feeling of sharpness against his tongue. He was also experiencing slight sensitivity to sweets. An intraoral examination ...