Mothers, Pulp Lovers, and Apical Barbarians
If you were doing a root canal for your mother, would you want her entire root canal system obturated to the radiographic apex,.
Endodontics
Everything I Know About Endodontics, I Learned After Dental School Part 2
As a full-time educator, I am happy to report that dental education is teaching current didactic and clinical endodontic information. Unfortunately, this was.
Aesthetics
The Creation of an Ovate Pontic at the Time of Extraction
Figure 1. Tooth extraction has been accomplished by the oral surgeon. Figure 2. A Siltec putty mold (Ivoclar Vivadent) is created from study.
Hygiene
Keeping Your Focus on What’s Important
With any endeavor, routine actions have a tendency to interfere with your purpose. The career of dental hygiene is no different. The goals.
Implants
Immediate Occlusal Loading for Fixed Prostheses in Implant Dentistry
The concept of immediate occlusal loading of root form implants for fixed restorations has received increasing interest over the last 5 years. Studies.
Periodontics
The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases
The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase the risk for certain respiratory diseases such as pneumonia.
Restorative
Efficient, Aesthetic Quadrant Dentistry
As a nation of educated people, we usually choose quality healthcare and often seek out the best. Although many factors play a part.
Materials
Liners, Bases, and Cements in Clinical Dentistry A Review and Update
Liners, bases, and cements used in clinical dentistry are an important part of restorative and prosthodontic care and are constantly being improved. However,.
Occlusion
Occlusal Interference: Dentistry’s Great Imposter
Figure 1. Patient presents with teeth showing wear. Patients in pain are sometimes difficult to diagnose if the pain is not caused by.
Endodontics
Traumatic Injuries of the Teeth Current Treatment Modalities
Dentists see patients who have been involved in accidents, sports in-juries, or other incidents resulting in trauma to the jaws and teeth. This.
