Plea From an Oral Cancer Survivor
THE NEWS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING It was Christmas, 2006. I was “just a dentist” with a thriving practice in cosmetic and restorative dentistry..
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Focus On: Treatment Planning for Success
Ara Nazarian, DDS Ara Nazarian, DDS, discusses necessary steps and technologies in treating fully edentulous patients with implants. Q: An increasing number of.
Endodontics
The Three Fs of Predictable Endodontics: “Finding, Following, and Finishing”
The classic “Endodontic Triad” is founded on the 3 pillar principles of cleaning, shaping, and packing. More specifically, the historical triad was described.
Aesthetics
Optimizing a Smile Enhancement: Combining Alignment, Composite Bonding, and Ceramic Resurfacing
CASE REPORT Diagnosis and Treatment Planning A young man desiring treatment for smile enhancement presented to our office, with his main concern being.
Implants
Maximizing Stability and Prosthetic Durability
INTRODUCTION When treatment planning a fixed full-arch implant restoration, selecting a prosthesis that addresses the long-term needs of the patient is paramount. It.
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Splints and Occlusion Get No Respect
Be of good cheer! You thought there was a causal relationship between occlusion and headaches and pain? There is! When I was out.
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FOCUS ON: Caries Arrest
Rella Christensen, RDH, PhD, discusses what it takes to stop a developing carious lesion. Q: Can progression of a carious lesion be stopped.
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Focus On: Regenerative Dentistry
Jack D. Griffin Jr, DMD Jack D. Griffin Jr, DMD, reviews the history of bioactivity and discusses the possibilities that regenerative materials have.
Aesthetics
Choosing a Durable and Minimally Invasive Alternative: Posterior Partial-Coverage Lithium Disilicate Restorations
INTRODUCTION Partial coverage all-ceramic restorations are among dentistry’s minimally invasive treatment options for posterior teeth. Contributing to their conservative potential is the fracture.
Aesthetics
Conservatively Recreating a Smile
INTRODUCTION It is not uncommon for patients to present with faulty, unaesthetic, or failed restorations and lack information regarding the previous condition of.
