Bonding and Beer

Composite shrinkage is unavoidable, but improper curing in deep restorations can increase the risk of poor bonding, gap formation, and microleakage. In this episode of Bonding and Beer, Rolando breaks down the Low Shrinkage Technique and explains why light-curing distance matters, how curing intensity can vary, and why a composite that feels hard may not necessarily be fully polymerized. We discuss how dual-cured adhesives and restorative materials can help reduce dependence on light activa...

Are 3D-printed dental resins ready for permanent restorations, or does the technology still have some work to do? Welcome to Episode 50 of Bonding and Beer! This week, Dr. Rolando Nuñez sits down with Dr. Jeff Trembley to discuss one of the fastest evolving technologies in restorative dentistry: 3D-printed resins. Dr. Trembley is an expert on the subject and has been perfecting his craft with 3D-printed resins since 2018. He explains how far this technology has come and breaks down what clin...

What does it really mean when a dental material is called biocompatible and does that mean it can’t be toxic? In Episode 49 of Bonding and Beer, Rolando Nuñez breaks down the difference between toxicity and biocompatibility, why those terms are often confused, and what they actually mean in clinical dentistry. In this episode, we discuss: - What biocompatibility means in dentistry - How toxicity is different from biocompatibility - Why pulpal health and direct pulp contact...

How much should scientific literature actually influence your clinical decisions—and how do you know which dental research to trust? In Episode 48 of Bonding & Beer, Dr. Rolando Nuñez explores how scientific literature shapes clinical decision-making in dentistry, from understanding evidence-based dentistry to recognizing the important differences between in vitro research and clinical studies. With new research constantly being published, and studies sometimes reaching conflicting conc...

In Episode 47 of Bonding & Beer, Rolando Nunez breaks down 3 key characteristics that make an adhesive a good adhesive: convenience, compatibility, and water content. When it comes to dental adhesives and universal bonding agents, convenience doesn't always mean better performance. Compatibility can determine whether your adhesive works predictably with other dental materials. And water content can influence both the chemistry of the adhesive and its resistance to hydrolytic degradation ...