INTRODUCTION Whether you call them primary teeth, milk teeth, baby teeth, first teeth, or deciduous teeth, one thing is certain—children’s teeth matter! The.

INTRODUCTION “Restorative” Orthodontics vs “Instant” Orthodontics The concept of “instant orthodontics” is well known but has a somewhat dubious reputation within the dental.

INTRODUCTION For the past few decades, tooth preparation for indirect restorations has remained the same, with slight variations by practitioners. Traditional dental preparation.

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is especially true in dentistry. About 70% of people are visual learners,1.

INTRODUCTION A Brief Historical Background It was Dr. Rafael Bowen who developed and introduced composite resin into dentistry in the early 1960s.1 The.

Periodically, every general dentist encounters clinical situations that can increase his or her stress level when trying to restore the issue. This article.

Periodically, every general dentist encounters clinical situations that can increase his or her stress level when trying to restore the issue. This article.

Every dental material ever created by a manufacturer has gone on a journey—some longer than others. Zirconium dioxide (zirconia) has had a longer.

INTRODUCTION As a doctor, I always want the best for my patients. Therefore, when it comes to placing posterior composites, I have many.

THE FIRST PATIENT VISIT: BACKGROUND A 56-year-old female was referred to me by her periodontist. She said she wanted to be able to.