Simplifying Divergence Challenges of a Combination Root and Implant Overdenture Attachment Case
Directly proportionate to the increase in the successful use of implants, the saving of healthy roots for use in retaining overdentures has decreased.
Implants
Stable Implant Overdentures
Fabrication of a stable mandibular denture begins with careful diagnosis and case planning. Listening to the patient’s concerns and desires will make the.
- November 1, 2006
- 7 minutes read
Orthodontics
The Role of Maxillary Development in Dental-Facial Aesthetics: Case Reports
The generation that vowed to stay young forever, the baby boomers, reached 78 million strong in 2005. They are a highly potent economic.
- November 1, 2006
- 13 minutes read
Orthodontics
A Splint-Supported Porcelain Pontic After Adult Orthodontic Treatment
A number of alternatives presently exist for replacement of a missing front tooth. An implant, 3-unit bridge, or metal or all-porcelain Maryland Bridge1.
- November 1, 2006
- 4 minutes read
Endodontics
The Surgical Operating Microscope: Pushing the Boundaries of the Possible in Dentistry
In August 1992 in Dentistry Today, I wrote an article, “The SOM: A Quantum Leap for Endodontics.” In the article I made the.
- October 1, 2006
- 16 minutes read
Laboratory
Impression Tips to Reduce Stress and Increase Profits: A Doctor-Technician Liaison’s Perspective
Impressions must capture all the details of our preparations and be dimensionally accurate to be of optimum benefit to the dental office and.
- October 1, 2006
- 7 minutes read
Aesthetics
Margin Design in the Most Overlooked Aesthetic Zone
Advancements in material technology now provide us many opportunities to improve a patient’s smile. No longer do we have to utilize metal ceramics.
- October 1, 2006
- 7 minutes read
Aesthetics
Uncovering Poorly Performed Cosmetic Dentistry: An All-Ceramic Case Report
From time to time, clinicians may encounter patients who present to their office after recently undergoing what they thought was a cosmetic restorative.
- October 1, 2006
- 17 minutes read
Hygiene
Disease Prevention: Caries Risk Assessment
Is it possible to prevent cavities before they start? This is a complex question and it is one that is getting some serious.
- October 1, 2006
- 13 minutes read
Implants
Use of the YSGG Laser in Dental Implant Surgery: Scientific Rationale and Case Reports
The purpose of this article is to describe the use of the erbium, chromium: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr: YSGG) laser (Biolase Technology) in various implant-related.
- October 1, 2006
- 12 minutes read
