INTRODUCTION The digital revolution has taken over every facet of our lives. Our impulsiveness and the need for immediate gratification drive us. We.

Introduction The aesthetic quality at pontics, especially of long-span fixed partial dentures (FPDs), can be problematic. While fabricating a 3-unit bridge can be.

Figure 1. Upper first molar had been extracted. Figure 2. Missing first molar was visible in the patient’s smile, causing her to be.

INTRODUCTION A Brief History of Crown and Bridge Materials and Techniques In the early days of dental history, the art of dental fixed.

Historically, dental students have been taught that the incisal edge of the maxillary central incisors should extend approximately 2.0 mm coronal to the.

For 43 years, I have observed teeth fracture in ways that surprised me—teeth that had comparative small restorations (Figure 1). It is obvious.

INTRODUCTION During the past 10 to 12 years, significant advances have been made in dental composite resin technology. Among these improvements have been.

INTRODUCTION The world of restoration placement can be a confusing one. When is the tooth too dry or too wet, when do we.

INTRODUCTION Core buildups and post/core restorations can be a challenge when adhesives are utilized to lute the base due to inadequate light contact.