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.
Occlusion
Dentistry’s Orphan
Photo courtesy of Aesthetic Porcelain Studios, Inc, Los Angeles, Calif. Please consider a simple, desperately needed, highly profitable procedure that may be the.
Oral Surgery
Extraction of Teeth: Some General Observations
This article is intended to provide some technique advice for extracting teeth, based on my own clinical observations and experience. With the exception.
Pain Management
Initial Management of Temporomandibular Disorders
One of the most controversial topics in dentistry is the subject of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). A TMD is a “collective term embracing a.
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Healthcare for Infants
Over the past few decades, the oral health of infants and children has improved significantly.1 However, there are segments of the population where.
Endodontics
Broken Instrument Removal: The Endodontic Challenge
Every clinician who has performed endodontics has experienced a variety of emotions ranging from the thrill-of-the-fill, to an upset such as the procedural.
Aesthetics
The Magic of Adhesive Dentistry
As a private practitioner trained in advanced aesthetic techniques, it is common to overlook simple solutions to what may initially appear to be.
Aesthetics
A Missing Front Tooth
Today’s standards for natural-looking anterior dental prostheses that are stable and aesthetic are high. Modern dentistry demands mastery of the best techniques, equipment,.
Hygiene
Oral Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
More than 1,250,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with cancer every year. Approximately 500,000 of these individuals (40% annually) will develop oral complications from.
