The Immediate Provisional Hybrid
A growing patient population is missing some or all of their teeth. In the past, the only treatment option for patients whose dental.
Restorative
Patient Demand Is Increasing for Posterior Aesthetics
INTRODUCTION The demand for aesthetics in restorative dentistry has risen dramatically in the last few decades. Now, some patients even desire that their.
- May 1, 2010
- 9 minutes read
Restorative
Simplifying Posterior Restorations Using Self-Adhesive Systems
Glass ionomer (GI) technology has continuously evolved from its inception as introduced to dentistry by Wilson and Kent1 in the early 1970s. The.
- May 1, 2010
- 8 minutes read
Endodontics
Filling Root Canal Systems: The Calamus 3-D Obturation Technique
Virtually all dentists are intrigued when endodontic post-treatment radiographs exhibit filled accessory canals. Filling root canal systems represents the culmination and successful fulfillment.
- April 1, 2010
- 18 minutes read
Aesthetics
Combining Technologies to Improve Aesthetics
DIRECT COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS: MARRYING OLD AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES As clinicians, we are continually searching for the perfect combination of aesthetics, longevity, and ease.
- April 1, 2010
- 16 minutes read
Implants
Flapless Implant Surgery With Aesthetic Temporaries
INTRODUCTION During the past 10 years, dental implant therapy has progressed considerably. For the replacement of teeth, single-tooth implants have become the standard.
- April 1, 2010
- 10 minutes read
Restorative
Improving Proximal Contours for Direct Resin Restorations
One of the most challenging aspects of direct posterior resin restorations is achieving good proximal contacts with proper contours. This can become especially.
- April 1, 2010
- 7 minutes read
Pain Management
Treating the Phobic and Anxious Dental Patient: Introduction to Havening Therapy
Figure 1. Acquiring thought of event and emotional context for 30 to 40 seconds. Every dentist has been confronted with the challenge of.
- April 1, 2010
- 11 minutes read
Technology
Versatile CAD/CAM Digital Impression Technology
We must accept the fact that the world around us is literally changing daily. Our profession is no different than the rest of.
- March 1, 2010
- 16 minutes read
Endodontics
Bioceramic Technology: Closing the Endo-Restorative Circle, Part 2
In Part 1, we introduced the reader to the benefits of bioceramic technology in endodontics. Additionally, the physical properties of bioceramics were discussed.
- March 1, 2010
- 18 minutes read
