Restorative
The Cracked Tooth Syndrome
The Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) is both a transient and progressive condition. Diagnosis of...
Restorative
The Laminar Impression Technique
After an in-depth study of viscous elastomeric impression materials and their behavior, I invented...
Restorative
Stainless Steel Reinforced Resin Retained Bridges
Provisional restorations are an important and desirable restoration in today’s practice. The advent of...
Restorative
The Class III Posterior Composite Restoration
The class III restoration is nominally a “one-surface” restoration on the proximal contacting surface...
Restorative
Using Flowable Composite as a Base for Amalgam Restorations
Figure 1. Completed preparation after removal of all decay. Note the extent of the...
Restorative
The Metallic Versus the Nonmetallic Restored Dentition
An increasingly discernible trend occurring in dentistry is the movement away from metallic components...
Restorative
Essentials of Dentin Bonding: Clinical Technique for Long-term Success
Between 1988 and 1997, amalgam placement in the United States decreased by 32%, from...
Restorative
A Predictable Technique Utilizing a Contemporary “Packable” Direct Posterior Composite Material: A Recipe for Success
Direct posterior composites offer dentists the most simple and cost-effective manner in which to...
Restorative
The Bane of the Baby Boomer: Coronal Fracture Syndrome
No, it doesn’t sound serious. It certainly won’t kill you. But if it’s you...
Restorative
Using Plumber’s Teflon Tape to Enhance Bonding Procedures
Some patients feel that spacing and misaligned teeth make them unique. They are quite...