INTRODUCTION Let’s face it, placing successful posterior composites is exacting, tedious, and time consuming. The process includes achieving the necessary isolation, selecting and.

INTRODUCTION Many dentists, unfortunately, have little experience with a class of dental materials referred to as resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs). While the original.

INTRODUCTION The success of a prosthetic restoration largely depends on the accuracy with which the preparation of the tooth (or teeth) is carried.

Figure 1. Preoperative photo showing a failing composite resin restoration. Figure 2. After preparation, notice the long lingual margin which is normally a.

INTRODUCTION A common clinical challenge dentists face with restorative procedures is blood contamination. There are a variety of reasons that the gingiva can.

INTRODUCTION The aesthetic results of anterior full-coverage restorations are often compromised by myriad clinical factors. The inherent aesthetic inadequacy of ceramometal crowns is.

Aesthetic restorative dentistry continues to grow in importance to dental patients and professionals alike. In light of continued advances in material science and.

INTRODUCTION Biomimesis, a bioengineering concept that means mimicking natural biologic essence, is the key factor of all healers in restoring lost natural substance..

In a “perfect world,” we welcome a new patient to our practice, diagnose, treatment plan, educate, and present our recommendations; then we treat.

INTRODUCTION The demand for aesthetics in restorative dentistry has risen dramatically in the last few decades. Now, some patients even desire that their.