August 2018

Dentistry Today

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IMPLANTS
Improving Primary Stability With Osseodensification: A Comparison of Techniques

Dr. Natalie Y. Wong discusses the treatment of a fully edentulous patient using osseodensification in conjunction with the guided surgery/guided prosthetics protocol to achieve primary stability of upper and lower fixed immediate prostheses.

Screw Retained: The Future of Implant Dentistry!
Mr. Conrad J. Rensburg demonstrates the use of abutments with angled screw access technology for implant restorations.

The Next Generation Attachment System
Drs. Joseph J. Massad, Swati Ahuja, Russell Wicks, and David R. Cagna present a case utilizing the LOCATOR R-Tx attachment system to facilitate fabrication of an aesthetic and functional implant-retained, removable, complete denture prosthesis.

Replacing Two Mandibular Incisors With One Implant: A Commentary
Drs. Gary Greenstein, Joseph Carpentieri, and Ben Greenstein address replacing 2 mandibular incisors with one implant to support 2 crowns. Two techniques are compared: cantilevered pontic vs 2 crowns geminating off the implant. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

RESTORATIVE
A More Efficient and Detailed Impression Technique

Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman describes the proper clinical implementation of a no-cord impression material/technique.

ENDODONTICS
Endodontic Case Selection: Treat or Refer?

Dr. Allan S. Deutsch discusses the anatomic variety of teeth that can present a challenge to routine endodontic treatment.

AESTHETICS
Bleaching a Retained Primary Tooth

Dr. Van B. Haywood shares the technique and outcome of bleaching a discolored, retained primary tooth in an older adult using the same principles as used for single, dark permanent teeth.

PROSTHODONTICS
Are You Prepared for the Baby Boomers?

Dr. Sam J. Halabo outlines how to efficiently do a quality chairside denture reline.

Viewpoint
On CBCT Scans in Endodontics

Focus On: Patient-Centered Outcomes