A New Guide to Nonsurgical Management of Periodontal Disease
The recent advances and surprising popularity of today’s new dental treatments are making this one of the most exciting times in which to.
Restorative
Walking Forward: Closing Unwanted Posterior Open Interproximal Contacts
We’ve all experienced it. You see a patient for a periodic examination, and the patient says, “You know that crown you made for.
Restorative
The One-Visit/One-Hour Crown
The search for high-quality, aesthetic, biocompatible, time-efficient dental restorations is one that dentists and patients share today. Dentists across America place an average.
Oral Surgery
Maxillary Sinus Elevation Surgery
The restoration of the edentulous posterior maxilla using dental implants presents distinctive challenges. The height of the residual alveolus is often limited and.
Prosthetics
A New Two-Appointment Custom Denture Technique
A recent article in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry indicates that at least for the next 20 years, the number of edentulous patients.
Endodontics
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Endodontic Obturation With Nd:YAG Laser Disinfection
Standard endodontic obturation has involved the use of gutta-percha as the material of choice. New materials show promise as obturation agents with enhanced.
Aesthetics
Porcelain Veneers: Problems and Solutions
Porcelain laminate veneers were first introduced to the dental profession in 1983 by Faunce,1 Horn,2 and Calamia.3 Since that time, they have become.
Hygiene
Thriving in a Tough Economy
Many dental offices around the country are experiencing slowdowns. In some cases patients are changing appointments, new patient flow is decreased, patients are.
Implants
From Bridges to Implants: The New Paradigm for General Practice
It appears that most general dentists believe that a fixed conventional bridge is still the standard of care today.1 This belief, however, is.
Implants
Immediately Restored Single-Tooth Implants: Shortening Treatment Time to Increase Patient Acceptance
Dental implants are currently well accepted as a safe and effective means for tooth replacement.1 One common application of implant rehabilitation is the.
