INTRODUCTION One problem that is an all too common occurrence with the Class II composite resin restoration is gaining a positive proximal contact.

INTRODUCTION As Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom enter their eighth and tenth years respectively, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to.

Dentistry is both an art and science requiring today’s practitioner to be versatile and ready to adapt. Not every patient fits into the.

INTRODUCTION Aging patients present unique challenges that require innovative solutions. Each patient treatment should be based on a multitude of factors. However, in.

INTRODUCTION This is the last article in a 4-part series which discuss the Bioesthetic principles of restorative treatment, from preliminary diagnosis through case.

Creating direct posterior restorations requires the utilization of instruments, techniques, and materials that result in increased longevity, functionality, and aesthetics, goals highly desired.

INTRODUCTION Often times, when presented with a single- tooth edentulous space, we “automatically” think of either a 3-unit fixed partial denture (bridge), or.

INTRODUCTION Core buildups are frequently required when restoring endodontically treated teeth with or without posts. These teeth often lack sufficient restorable tooth structure.

INTRODUCTION I still recall coming out of dental school and doing my first examination on my mother. She had several large, discolored, but.

INTRODUCTION Those of us with a hankering for resurrecting smiles have at one time or another tried our luck placing direct composite resin.