Endodontic Predictability: “Are You Making the Right Decisions?”
INTRODUCTION The key to endodontic predictability is knowing what to do when and then how to do it. In any nonsurgical endodontic treatment,.
Aesthetics
Same-Day Indirect Ceramic Polymer Inlays/Onlays
INTRODUCTION More and more people are demanding reliable, functional, and aesthetic alternatives to conventional crown and bridge dentistry. As the population is aging,.
- June 1, 2010
- 9 minutes read
Aesthetics
Beautiful Smiles: Still in Demand in Today’s Economy!
Today, more and more people are becoming aware of what cosmetic dentistry has to offer in their everyday lives. With this awareness, there.
- June 1, 2010
- 6 minutes read
Implants
In-Office Custom Abutments and Long-Term Provisionals
When using a cementable crown, implant prosthetics require that an abutment head be placed between the implant fixture and crown. Several abutment head.
- June 1, 2010
- 14 minutes read
Restorative
Biomimesis: A Bioengineering Concept Applied to Dentistry
INTRODUCTION Biomimesis, a bioengineering concept that means mimicking natural biologic essence, is the key factor of all healers in restoring lost natural substance..
- June 1, 2010
- 7 minutes read
Restorative
Solving Dilemmas in Clinical Practice
In a “perfect world,” we welcome a new patient to our practice, diagnose, treatment plan, educate, and present our recommendations; then we treat.
- June 1, 2010
- 17 minutes read
Lasers
Atraumatic Laser Excision and Ablation of Mandibular Tori
INTRODUCTION Tori (or bony exostoses) can provide unique clinical challenges. The large protuberance of bony tissue on the lingual aspect of the mandible.
- June 1, 2010
- 10 minutes read
Endodontics
Searching for the Best Obturation System
INTRODUCTION A cursory glance at the title of this article brings to mind for many dentists an immediate answer that of course, there.
- May 1, 2010
- 15 minutes read
Aesthetics
No-Prep Veneers: A Realistic Option
INTRODUCTION The ability to predictably bond thin pieces of tooth-colored restorative material to teeth and expect excellent long term aesthetic/functional results has created.
- May 1, 2010
- 20 minutes read
Implants
Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 1
INTRODUCTION There is a large body of evidence that supports the success of dental implants. The dental literature also contains many clinical procedures.
- May 1, 2010
- 15 minutes read
