Solving Aesthetic Challenges Due to Gingival Recession
INTRODUCTION Cervical lesions, which have been found to be present in 85% of the population, represent a major problem for dentists to restore.
Restorative
Simplified Delivery of a Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Restorative
INTRODUCTION Many dentists, unfortunately, have little experience with a class of dental materials referred to as resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs). While the original.
- March 7, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Aesthetics
Aesthetics With Simplicity
The development of modern composites, with a higher proportion of loading filler particles per volume and improved mechanical properties, has allowed their use.
- March 7, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Oral Pathology
MIND-A Classification System for Jaw Pathoses
A large number of pathological conditions may affect the jaws. These can vary from common to very rare disease entities. These diseases can.
- March 4, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Technology
New Technology: Mandatory, Elective, or Hype?
In recent years, dental practitioners have been overwhelmed with the claims made by manufacturers about many new and emerging technologies. As a result,.
- February 7, 2011
- 17 minutes read
Aesthetics
The Minimally Invasive Closed Osteotomy
INTRODUCTION In recent years, dental procedures have been simplified, and many are becoming less invasive; we have come to the point where “less.
- February 7, 2011
- 13 minutes read
Implants
Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 4
Figures 1a to 1d. Soft-tissue correction of recession on an implant. (a). Initial appearance with recession. (b). Connective tissue graft used to.
- February 7, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Restorative
Optimizing the Prosthetic Margin With Sonic Instrumentation
INTRODUCTION The success of a prosthetic restoration largely depends on the accuracy with which the preparation of the tooth (or teeth) is carried.
- February 7, 2011
- 8 minutes read
Endodontics
CBCT Technology: Endodontics and Beyond, Part 1
INTRODUCTION With this article, we begin a 2-part series highlighting the utilization of cone beam imaging into 3-dimensional (3-D) endodontics. As an endodontist,.
- February 7, 2011
- 10 minutes read
Oral Surgery
Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis Associated with Extraction of a Periodontally Involved Tooth
INTRODUCTION Osteomyelitis (OM) is an inflammatory condition of bone that involves the medullary cavity and the adjacent cortex. It occurs more frequently in.
- January 12, 2011
- 6 minutes read
