Partially Erupted Teeth: Seal…or Wait and Hope? A Glass Ionomer Alternative
Often when a permanent molar erupts, the occlusal caries process develops before the tooth is fully erupted into the mouth. This leaves the.
Prosthetics
A Method to Minimize RPD Framework Deformation During Fabrication Procedures
Over the years, practitioners have reported frustration when the fit of a removable partial denture framework at try-in does not coincide with the.
Endodontics
Sleuthing Out Hard-to-Find Canals
The increased use of high magnification and accompanying high-intensity illumination via microscopes or high-magnification loupes in endodontics has led to a heightened awareness.
Hygiene
How to “Un-Muddy” the Waters in the Dental Hygiene Department
“Muddy waters” is what I refer to as the real condition that exists in many hygiene departments of dental practices today. It is.
Implants
Conversion From Bar-Retained to Attachment-Retained Implant Overdenture: Case Report
The use of implants to improve retention of removable prostheses has demonstrated success for many patients.1-3 Clinicians have found that conversion from conventional,.
Periodontics
AlloDerm: An Effective Alternative to Palatal Donor Tissue for Treatment of Gingival Recession
Gingival grafting using palatal donor tissue primarily to increase the zone of attached gingiva was introduced more than 40 years ago in the.
Restorative
An Integrated Systems Approach to the Placement of Posterior Composite Resins
Stress produced during polymerization of dental composite materials during light-curing is a leading cause of adhesive restoration failure, resulting in postoperative sensitivity, marginal.
Restorative
The Direct Resin Onlay Technique: Clinical Benefits and Case Report
Composite resin shrinks when cured; statistics show that the shrinkage may be between 2 and 9% by volume. This is a significant statistic.
Occlusion
Bite Treatment, Part 1: Applying the “Puppy Dog Sales Technique” to Dentistry
Many dentists do not like the term “sell,” and they like even less to feel that they are “selling.” I do not know.
Prosthetics
A Technique for Repair of a Fractured Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Bridge
Fracture of the overlaying porcelain on a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) prosthesis can be a challenging problem. Ideally, replacing the PFM prosthesis is the best.
