Lasers

Proper Use of Er:YAG Lasers and Contact Sapphire Tips When Cutting Teeth and Bone: Scientific Principles and Clinical Application

It is interesting to consider that dental education relies upon the concepts of classical Newtonian mechanics. Dentists are taught how mechanical work is.

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Endodontics

Rotary Instrumentation: Asking the Right Questions, Part 1

Rotary file design is evolving. This 3-part article series was written to provide an understanding of rotary design concepts to enable clinicians to.

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Infection Control

Gloves in the Dental Office

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth of dental healthcare practitioners.

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Aesthetics

Steps to Redesign Smiles Using Current Technology and Materials

Figure 1. Preoperative maxillary labial view. Figure 2. Preoperative maxillary anterior radiographs. Figure 3. Preoperative maxillary lingual view. Figure 4. Easyshade device, tooth.

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Aesthetics

Aesthetic Restoration of The Anterior Maxilla

The use of all-ceramic restorations has received considerable attention by enhancing the aesthetic aspects of dentistry over the past several years. This article.

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Hygiene

Frustration: Educating Dental Professionals to Provide Care to People with Special Needs

More than 50 million United States residents have a developmental, physical, or mental disability that hinders their ability to function on their own.

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Implants

Indications and Techniques for Surgical Indexing at Stage I Implant Surgery

In reference to prosthetic reconstruction, implants may be placed in poor alignment for a variety of reasons.1 Difficult surgical access, failure to fabricate.

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Periodontics

The Functional and Aesthetic Indications for Soft- Tissue (Gingival) Grafting

The healthy soft tissue surrounding the natural dentition is composed of the gingiva and alveolar mucosa, which are clearly demarcated into clinically identifiable.

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Restorative

Reliable Cementation Technique for CAD/CAM Restorations

Figure 1. Fractured amalgam. Figure 2. Preparation, adjacent tooth with a 6-year-old Concept onlay. Figure 3. Unicem bonded, paradigm inlay. Figure 4. Polished.

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Restorative

A Technique for Veneer Temporization

Porcelain veneers are a very conservative approach to changing the shape, shade, and contour of teeth without resorting to a full coverage restoration.1.

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