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.
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
Implants
Simplifying Fixed Implant Dental Prosthetics
INTRODUCTION The longevity of fixed prosthetics on dental implants is well established in the literature.1 Many dentists shy away from this treatment modality.
- January 6, 2011
- 14 minutes read
