Making Contact Just Got Easier: Making Class II Composite Restorations More Predictable
INTRODUCTION One problem that is an all too common occurrence with the Class II composite resin restoration is gaining a positive proximal contact.
Implants
An Evidence-Based Concept of Implant Dentistry: Utilization of Short and Narrow Platform Implants
Introduction Implant dentistry has truly revolutionized the practice of dentistry, giving us an incredible tool to help the millions of patients who are.
Aesthetics
Are You Treating Planned Cases or Treating Teeth to Stay Busy?
INTRODUCTION Historically, dentistry has been a “fix-it-to-relieve-pain” profession. Patients present when they have pain, lose a filling or crown, or chip or fracture.
Orthodontics
Difficult Case Types: Part 2, A Discussion of Adult Short-Term Orthodontics
INTRODUCTION In part 1 of this article, I discussed the evolution and rationale of short-term orthodontics (STO); and how it dovetails with aesthetic.
Prosthodontics
Prerequisites for Trouble-Free Fully Functional Dentures
MOLECULAR ADHESION The first prerequisite is adhesion, the focus of the article “Dread-Free Compound Impressions in Half the Time” published in Dentistry Today.
Prosthodontics
Upgrading From a Removable to a Fixed Prosthesis
Over the years, as general dentists, we will see many patients in our offices who have been treated with different types of implant.
Viewpoint
Semantics Undermines the Oral-Systemic Disease Message
On April 18, 2012, the American Heart Association (AHA) presented a position paper which left the impression that optimally treating oral disease will.
Implants
The CT/CBCT-Based Team Approach to Care, Part 1: Identifying the Implant Patient and Prosthetic Options
INTRODUCTION Replacement of missing teeth with dental implants involves a coordinated effort between surgical and prosthetics disciplines. A successful surgical and prosthetic result.
Implants
Predictable Stabilization of a Lower Denture
INTRODUCTION While ill-fitting dentures may not be considered by some as one of the most serious or health-threatening dental conditions, any dental professional.
Endodontics
Differential Diagnosis of Toothache Pain: Part 2, Nonodontogenic Etiologies
INTRODUCTION I am sure we can all agree that Monday mornings in a dental office can seem like feeding time at the zoo..
