Restorative

Copy Existing Tooth Form to Retrofit to an RPD Accurately: An Ideal CAD/CAM Application

One of the most vexing and difficult procedures in restorative dentistry is that of retrofitting a crown under an existing, removable partial denture..

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Restorative

Golden Rules for Successful Composite Resin Restorations

Very often, colleagues and students ask me, “What is the best composite to use?” It took me a while to find a reasonable.

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Restorative

Full-Mouth Reconstruction of Bulimic-Ravaged Teeth Using Direct Composites: A Case Presentation

A female patient, “Mary”, over 50-years-old, in declared good health except for body weight, presented stating that she has been bulimic for more.

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Restorative

Simplifying Finishing and Polishing Techniques for Direct Composite Restorations

There are no “standard” techniques in place for finishing and polishing composite resins. “All roads lead to Rome” is a phrase often used.

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Restorative

Long-Term Composite Provisionalization: The Conversion

In the December 2007 issue of Dentistry Today1,2 case presentations involving long term provisionalization utilizing composite resin were described in detail. Both of.

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Restorative

A “Recipe for Success” With Posterior Composites Utilizing Preheated Resins

It has been nearly 4 decades since the introduction of direct posterior composite resins as an alternative to metallic restorations, most specifically amalgams..

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Restorative

Maximum Results With Minimal Preps

This article will focus on a minimally invasive restorative technique utilizing thin porcelain veneers. It will also demonstrate the importance of having and.

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Restorative

The Evolution of Digital Dentistry and the Digital Dental Team

The room was filled with tension and excitement as the lights were slowly dimmed in the auditorium. The next 2 hours offered a.

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Restorative

Treatment of the Partially Edentulous Patient With Worn Dentition: Case Report

Advanced tooth wear may present with discrepancies in occlusal vertical dimension and a lack of tooth structure that can challenge the clinician. The.

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Restorative

A Restorative Challenge Meets Patient Readiness…20 Years Later

A patient’s readiness to accept our treatment plan proposals is often not when he or she enters our practices. In order for patients.

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