Restorative materials for severely affected primary molars -

Reduced follow-ups and increased cost effectiveness were best obtained using preformed metal crowns (PMCs) in children with severely affected primary molars at high caries risk. This is the conclusion of a collaboration study between the City of Helsinki and NIOM.

NIOM adds Shore hardness and bond strength characterization to its test repertoire -

NIOM has added two new tests to their repertoire. The new test methods are the Shore hardness test for lining material, and the bond strength test for lining on denture base materials.