Posterior Composite Dentistry: Contacts That Make Sense
Composite resin shrinkage is the cause of frequent class II open contacts. The scope of this problem is exemplified by observing the amazing.
Treatment Planning
Using Demonstration Models in Treatment Planning to Increase Case Acceptance
It is said that perception is reality. A patient’s reality starts when he or she first walks through our front door. When this.
- June 1, 2007
- 7 minutes read
Endodontics
Hydrodynamic Disinfection: Tsunami Endodontics
There are enormous differences in opinion regarding the potential to 3-dimensionally clean a root canal system. Elimination of pulpal tissue, bacteria (when present),.
- May 1, 2007
- 18 minutes read
Laboratory
Zirconium CAD/CAM and Bioesthetic Layering of Porcelain: Color From Within
Today’s aesthetic dentistry can involve the selection of methods and materials that can be very overwhelming to the clinician. The dental profession is.
- May 1, 2007
- 18 minutes read
Aesthetics
Digital Smile Enhancement: An Essential Modality for Any Successful Cosmetic Practice
In the last decade, the public’s demand for cosmetic dentistry has increased dramatically, and savvy dentists are taking advantage of this trend by.
- May 1, 2007
- 20 minutes read
Hygiene
Using Digital Photography to Increase Case Acceptance in Hygiene
Have you ever wondered how patients let their teeth accumulate so much plaque and calculus buildup? Better yet, have you ever wondered why.
- May 1, 2007
- 6 minutes read
Implants
Same-Day Implants and Prosthesis: Case Report
This article describes a case that in-volved placement of 6 implants and a prosthesis in a completely edentulous patient. The procedure was performed.
- May 1, 2007
- 4 minutes read
Endodontics
What’s New in Rotary Instrumentation?: Part 2
In Part 1 of this article we introduced the new LightSpeed LSX system (Discus Dental Endodontics). In Part 2 we present the recommended.
- April 1, 2007
- 11 minutes read
Laboratory
Occlusal Appliances: A New Material
An occlusal appliance is a noninvasive, removable, hard acrylic device that fits on the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth.1 The appliance.
- April 1, 2007
- 4 minutes read
Aesthetics
Aesthetic Restoration of an Immediate Implant
Replacement of missing teeth in aesthetically sensitive areas is important to most patients, yet can be quite challenging.1 Dental implants have become a.
- April 1, 2007
- 6 minutes read
