Technology

Using Facial Imaging to Help With Cosmetic Cases

INTRODUCTION As technology becomes a more significant part of the modern dental practice, the...

Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION The past 3 years of experience in our practice have made it clear...

Utilizing 3D Printed Technology for Complex Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION This case report describes using Pac-Dent’s Rodin Sculpture, a ceramic nanohybrid resin, to...

Temporary Gingival Retraction and Moisture Management

INTRODUCTION Although scientific and technological advancements have enhanced the predictability of many dental procedures,...

Laser-Assisted Socket Grafting: A Novel Technique

INTRODUCTION It has been well-substantiated that extractions (without supplemental guided bone regeneration [GBR], or...

Dental Impressions 1952 to 2022: Balancing the Art, Science, and Business of Dentistry

INTRODUCTION As I contemplate my 42-year career, I am struck by how much progress...

A Roadmap to Success in Managing Early to Severe Peri-implantitis

INTRODUCTION With the significant number of endosseous root form implants placed each year (approximately...

Getting Started With 3D Printing

Incorporating 3D printing into the office workflow may seem like a daunting process, but...

Why Lasers Have Not Captured Dentistry

Seeing and Engaging the Light INTRODUCTION The expected high ranking of lasers, unique in...

Introducing a New Digital Imaging System

INTRODUCTION It was in the early 1990s when Dr. Gary Carr, a leading endodontist,...