Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Anterior Aesthetics Through Composite Artistry

INTRODUCTION Direct composite resin has the ability to offer an alternative to lab-fabricated all-ceramic...

Direct Composite Resin Veneers

INTRODUCTION I began placing restorations using composite resins very shortly after graduating from dental...

Digital Treatment Planning Improves Outcomes

INTRODUCTION Most of our adult patients need cosmetic improvements to their teeth at some...

Advances in Direct Composites

INTRODUCTION In aesthetic dentistry, material science has played a key role in the development...

Full-Mouth Black Triangle Treatment Protocol

A GROWING PROBLEM The prevalence of adult orthodontics has risen about 40% since 1996....

Two Crucial Techniques for Healthier Restorations

INTRODUCTION The goal of modern dentistry is to provide our patients with the safest,...

Treating Post-Orthodontic White Spots: A Conservative Resin Infiltration Technique

INTRODUCTION White spot lesions are often the result of demineralization (the dissolution of enamel)...

Composite Versus Porcelain, Part 3: Modern Management of Deep Caries

This is the last in a 3-part article series. Part 2 was published in...

Composite Versus Porcelain, Part 2: The 360° Composite Resin Veneer

This is the second in a 3-part article series. Part 1 was published in...

Clinical Tips to Ensure Successful Whitening Outcomes

INTRODUCTION Tooth shade is known to significantly influence the aesthetics of a smile, and...