Irrigation: When to Use What
Figure 1. Commercial 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in aqueous solution for endodontic use. Figure 2. Drop by drop delivery of sodium hypochlorite.
Restorative
Standardized Bonding Protocol for Posterior Porcelain Restorations
INTRODUCTION When properly performed and precisely followed, the following protocol for bonding of indirect porcelain restorations will provide the clinician with the highest.
- June 2, 2011
- 10 minutes read
Restorative
Restoring Form and Function in One Visit
In my practice, we have seen many baby boomers presenting with large amalgam restorations with either failing margins or fractured portions of tooth.
- June 2, 2011
- 8 minutes read
Aesthetics
Instant Aesthetic Improvement With Composites
INTRODUCTION Composite resin has been widely used during most of my dental career, which began in 1978. When light-cured composite resins were introduced.
- June 2, 2011
- 7 minutes read
Technology
Duplicating the Functional Path With Conservative Restorations
INTRODUCTION Resin and ceramic restorations have been used successfully as aesthetic alternatives to metallic restorations for several decades. However, duplicating preexisting wear patterns.
- June 2, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Implants
Bone Level Dental Implant Versus Gingival Crest Level Implant
Figure 1. Case 1: Implant (Basic Dental Implants [Basic Dental Implants]) at time of initial placement. Figure 2. Case 1: Implant at initial.
- June 2, 2011
- 6 minutes read
Endodontics
Revolutionary Advances in Endodontics, Part 1: CBCT
The practice of endodontics is currently in a period of rapid evolutionary advancement. This article is the first in a 3-part series that.
- May 9, 2011
- 15 minutes read
Aesthetics
The Metrics of Anterior Diastema Closure
INTRODUCTION Successful closure of anterior diastemas with (fixed) prosthetic restorations requires careful pretreatment planning. Approaching case design from a physiologic philosophy enables the.
- May 9, 2011
- 9 minutes read
Restorative
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Within the General Practice
INTRODUCTION “Reconstructive Dentistry” is probably the broadest and most inclusive term used to describe the concept of replacing, rebuilding, or creating the elements.
- May 9, 2011
- 11 minutes read
Lasers
Treating the Gummy Smile
INTRODUCTION Gummy smile (excessive gingival display) is a condition in which a high lip-line exposes an abnormal amount of gingival tissue. Several potential.
- May 9, 2011
- 10 minutes read
