Macular Pigmented Oral Mucosal Lesions: An Amalgam Tattoo Case Report
INTRODUCTION An amalgam tattoo oral mucosal lesion is a relatively common finding. The diagnosis is often relatively simple. However, the differential diagnosis is.
Oral Pathology
Viewpoint
Pandemic or Not: Seven Habits to Adopt in 2021
INTRODUCTION The pandemic has created chaos and upheaval in dentistry and in most of the world. In 2020, we experienced industry-changing events, including.
Focus On
Focus On: Pandemic Fitness for Dentists
Uche Odiatu, DMD, discusses how most of us spent more time at home and less time working out this year, and that’s on.
Technology
Introducing a New Digital Imaging System
INTRODUCTION It was in the early 1990s when Dr. Gary Carr, a leading endodontist, effectively introduced the surgical operating microscope (SOM) into dentistry.
Endodontics
The Endodontic Triad: ‘Dead or Alive?’
INTRODUCTION “Change is the only constant.” The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited for speaking one of nature’s absolute rules about time and change..
Implants
Guided Ridge Healing With Full-Arch Custom Prosthetics
Soft-tissue thickness is imperative around implants to promote long-term survival and the prevention of issues, including bone die back, peri-implantitis, pain, and even.
Implants
Maxillary Tuberosity: An Overlooked Site for Block Grafts Rich in Cortical-Cancellous Bone
An Overlooked Site for Block Grafts Rich in Cortical-Cancellous Bone A well-known consequence of tooth loss is the concomitant loss of the supporting.
Restorative
SDF Saturation of Carious Proximal Tooth Surfaces
INTRODUCTION The delivery of 38% silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution to caries lesions on occlusal and non-contacting axial tooth surfaces is straightforward. However,.
Restorative
Unique Treatment for Missing Lateral Incisors
Anodontia, the hereditary absence of primary or permanent teeth, is present in approximately 2% of the population and most commonly affects maxillary lateral.
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Oral Health, COVID-19, and Systemic Considerations
INTRODUCTION With COVID-19 lingering for the past year, keeping a strong immune system is more important than ever. However, researchers tell us that.
