Oral-Body Inflammatory Connection
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and periodontal disease are among the most prevalent conditions affecting adults today. Periodontal disease has been shown to, at some.
Restorative
Full-Mouth Reconstruction of Bulimic-Ravaged Teeth Using Direct Composites: A Case Presentation
A female patient, “Mary”, over 50-years-old, in declared good health except for body weight, presented stating that she has been bulimic for more.
- January 1, 2009
- 14 minutes read
Restorative
Simplifying Finishing and Polishing Techniques for Direct Composite Restorations
There are no “standard” techniques in place for finishing and polishing composite resins. “All roads lead to Rome” is a phrase often used.
- January 1, 2009
- 11 minutes read
Endodontics
An Alternative to Gutta-Percha for Root Canal Obturation
Obturation of the cleaned and shaped root canal space has been performed for many years using a core of gutta-percha rubber cones combined.
- December 1, 2008
- 11 minutes read
Aesthetics
Functional-Cosmetic Dentistry: A Full-Mouth Smile Makeover, Part 2
Dental occlusion is the sum of all parts working together harmoniously as one system. It is a dynamic flowing system that involves teeth,.
- December 1, 2008
- 15 minutes read
Implants
Treating the Edentulous Mandible: Immediately Loaded Implants
The literature has demonstrated that dental implants can be successfully used for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws.1-3 Adell, et al1 and Bränemark et.
- December 1, 2008
- 14 minutes read
Restorative
Long-Term Composite Provisionalization: The Conversion
In the December 2007 issue of Dentistry Today1,2 case presentations involving long term provisionalization utilizing composite resin were described in detail. Both of.
- December 1, 2008
- 10 minutes read
Prosthodontics
Flexible Removable Partial Dentures: Design and Clasp Concepts
The use of aesthetic flexible removable partial dentures (FRPD) has sky-rocketed over the last several years (Figure 1). Multiple advertisements can be found.
- December 1, 2008
- 10 minutes read
Lasers
Laser Biopsy, Decontamination, and Hemostasis: A Case Report
I am a laser dentist. I purchased the first laser for my practice in 1999. The use of dental lasers has changed how.
- December 1, 2008
- 7 minutes read
Endodontics
Evaluating Case Histories: Making Clinical Choices
Often, the information that clinicians need in making decisions in their clinical cases is not easily found in text-books or in scientific articles..
- November 1, 2008
- 16 minutes read
