Predictable Endodontic Success The Apical Control Zone
The pursuit of excellence in endodontics was compromised until recently by the incompatibility of biologic demand with the technical limitations of the armamentarium.
Endodontics
Everything I Know About Endodontics, I Learned After Dental School, Part 1
If you graduated from dental school in the last few years, you need not read any further, but if you graduated from dental.
Aesthetics
Maximizing Aesthetics Using a Combined Periodontal-Restorative Protocol
Each dentist approaches treatment planning of aesthetic restorative cases in a unique way. Treatment plans are the product of an individual dentist’s knowledge,.
Aesthetics
The Contact Lens Porcelain Veneer
I think that porcelain veneers are one of the finest aesthetic treatments that have been developed by our profession. Because of the lamination.
Hygiene
Hygiene Recall: Is It a Waste of Time?
Is your hygiene recall system a waste of time? It is unless your current system is at least 80% effective in having patients.
Orthodontics
Clinical Applications of Appliance Therapy in the General Practice, Part 1 Interceptive Orthodontics in Children
Premature tooth loss, malopposed teeth, tipped molars, posterior bite collapse, and anterior flaring are some of the occlusal problems dentists are confronted with.
Periodontics
The Future of Periodontal Diagnostic Testing
Traditionally, periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a radiographic and clinical examination including the assessment of plaque, gingival inflammation (usually bleeding on probing),.
Restorative
Making a Difference by Making Someone’s Smile
Today is an exciting and rewarding time to practice dentistry. Unlike ever before, patient demands for aesthetic treatments have been met with great.
Restorative
Optimum Dental Care, Part 3 Case Finishing
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at the diagnostic and treatment phases of optimum dentistry. The first goal is.
Materials
The Evolution of Dentin Bonding
Adhesive resins are designed to provide strong coupling between resin composites and enamel and dentin. The earliest dental adhesives were relatively hydrophobic and.
