Aesthetics

Upgrading Previously Placed Porcelain Veneers: Materials and Technique

In the early-to-mid 1980s the literature described techniques for bonding veneers to enamel with predictable results.1-4 Porcelain veneers fabricated during this time period.

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Hygiene

Production, Products, and Your Bottom Line

By now, you have attended several years’ worth of periodontal diagnosis/treatment courses and have implemented a successful conversion program to move your patients.

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Implants

Oral Hygiene and Maintenance of Dental Implants

Long-term predictability of dental implants and their associated restorations has been demonstrated.1-3 As the number of patients treated with dental implants continues to.

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Implants

Maintaining Crestal Bone Around Dental Implants: Literature Review and Clinical Technique

Since the introduction of osseointegrated implants for the restoration of missing or lost teeth, treatment options for the partially or fully edentulous patient.

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Restorative

Gold Foil and Its Use in Modern Dentistry

Direct gold, or gold foil, is the oldest dental restorative material and continues to be used by many dentists today. Although not in.

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Restorative

Case Presentation: Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Combining Captek and Porcelain Veneers

In essence, what follows is a case presentation. The purpose behind its documentation is several-fold. In addition to the case walk-through, I’ll discuss.

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Occlusion

Puppy Dog Sales, Part 2: How to Increase Case Acceptance With Integrity and Professionalism

In Part 1 of this article I discussed dentists’ responsibility to help patients make good decisions about their dental healthcare needs. For the.

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Radiology

Digital Radiology: Innovation, Not Automation

Dentists often hear messages encouraging them to integrate digital technology into their practices, and more specifically, that digital radiographs are superior to film..

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Endodontics

Access to Success, Part 4: The Challenge of Communicating With Your Endodontic Patient

There’s an old marketing maxim that says, “Confused customers don’t buy.” Clear, concise communication is important in all aspects of dentistry, but with.

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Aesthetics

Successful Treatment Planning of Mature Patients: Function and Aesthetics

In the last few years reality TV shows have overwhelmed our society with beautiful, fit, sexy, young people with whiter teeth. This trend.

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