Power-Driven Scalers: A Review for Practitioners
Originally developed for use in operative dentistry, ultrasonic devices have been around since the 1950s. Initially used for cavity preparation and the removal.
Implants
FixtTeeth…A New Approach to an Old Problem
The full lower denture is arguably the dental procedure with the most dissatisfaction for both the dentist and the patient. To be blunt,.
- January 1, 2008
- 5 minutes read
Restorative
Bite-Management Considerations for the Restorative Dentist
Managing a bite relationship is one of the most critical aspects of any restorative dental procedure. The bite registration is a key component.
- January 1, 2008
- 18 minutes read
Restorative
A Modification of a Direct Technique for the Fabrication of Posts and Cores Using a Wax Pattern
Many direct and indirect techniques exist for fabrication of posts and cores which emphasize accurate fitting, chairside time reduction, retention, and resistance to.
- January 1, 2008
- 6 minutes read
Materials
Recommendations for Fluoride Varnish Use in Caries Management
Fluoride’s ability to inhibit or even reverse the initiation and progression of dental caries is well documented. Fluoride varnishes were developed to improve.
- January 1, 2008
- 14 minutes read
Prosthetics
Removable Prosthetics: Clinical Indications and Treatment Principles
Advancements in reconstructive dentistry utilizing adhesive bonding techniques and aesthetic materials have given the clinician a new perspective on the treatment options available.
- January 1, 2008
- 13 minutes read
Aesthetics
Ultraconservative Composite Veneers
Several factors can make providing truly lifelike cosmetic restorations challenging for many general dentists. High-quality porcelain veneers can create beautiful smiles, but their.
- December 1, 2007
- 7 minutes read
Aesthetics
Aesthetic Correction of a Damaged Occlusion Using Ceramic and Ceramometal Restorations
Occlusal damage may be caused by a variety of factors including primary and secondary malocclusion, parafunctional habits, missing teeth, caries, and failing restorations,.
- December 1, 2007
- 16 minutes read
Aesthetics
Advanced Smile Design Technologies
Dentistry has certainly come a long way since the barber shop image of the past. Today, digital technology affects every aspect of the.
- December 1, 2007
- 19 minutes read
Hygiene
Dialing 911: What Hygienists and Doctors Should Know in an Office Emergency
Have you ever had an emergency situation in your office? What if a patient collapses in the hygiene chair, during an extraction, or.
- December 1, 2007
- 11 minutes read
