Aesthetic Treatment of Dark Root Syndrome
INTRODUCTION The aesthetic results of anterior full-coverage restorations are often compromised by myriad clinical factors. The inherent aesthetic inadequacy of ceramometal crowns is.
Occlusion
The E-Appliance: An Invaluable Therapeutic Tool
INTRODUCTION Appliance therapy has been a treatment modality for more than 40 years.1,2 “Bite appliances” or “bite planes” were words used interchangeably to.
Technology
Joint Vibration Analysis in Routine Restorative Dentistry
INTRODUCTION Clinical Considerations The urgency for taking the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condition into account is the pervasiveness of occlusion-related disease and the recent.
Restorative
Aesthetic Success: Tissue Management and Impressions
Aesthetic restorative dentistry continues to grow in importance to dental patients and professionals alike. In light of continued advances in material science and.
Implants
Improving Implant Impressions
Figure 1. Implant at 6 months post-op before uncovery. Figure 2. Implant cover screw exposed by diode laser. Figure 3. Tissue former in.
Implants
Stabilizing Partial Dentures Using Small-Diameter Implants
The innovative use of dental implants is opening doors to many different types of treatments. However, at the same time, criticism is surfacing.
Infection Control
Reinforcing the Basics of Infection Control
Photo: iStock INTRODUCTION The last 2 decades have seen the development and implementation of a number of comprehensive “state-of-the-art” infection control recommendations and.
Endodontics
The Endodontic Glidepath: “Secret to Rotary Safety”
Figure 1. Glidepath is key to Rotary Shaping. Pretreatment image (left) shows apparent apical calcification. Post-treatment image (right) reveals proper apical shaping and.
Viewpoint
Medical Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
Adecade ago, the popular movie A Perfect Storm told the story of an ambitious Gloucester fishing boat captain, Billy Tyne. His ill-fated journey.
Implants
Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 2
In part 1 of this 4-part series of articles, clinical pearls related to diagnostic procedures were discussed. In part 2, implant insertion will.
