LBR: A Viable Treatment for Moderate Periodontal Disease
Written by: Edward R. Kusek, DDS Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) The use of dental lasers for the treatment of moderate periodontal disease is.
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Periodontics
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Periodontics
Depigmentation of Gingiva for Smile Harmony
Written by: Drs. George Athansios, Annemarie O. Athansios, Allen Honigman, Howard Drew, Emil Cappetta In today’s aesthetic society, dental professionals perform extensive therapies.
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Speech Deficiency Caused by a Rare Calculus Mass
INTRODUCTION A patient’s chief concern is to be taken seriously if we consider ourselves caring professionals.1 Too often, we as practitioners consider diving.
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Peri-Implantitis Treatment via Laser-Assisted Regeneration
INTRODUCTION The dental literature reports that implants achieve a 95% success rate after 10 years.1 However, the term “successful” could be misleading, at.
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Laser-Assisted Periodontal Regeneration With the LANAP Protocol
INTRODUCTION In this article, we present a single case report involving a lower right molar that includes a clinical and serial radiographic laser-assisted.
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Effective Measurements for Predictable Aesthetic Success
INTRODUCTION One of the most creative advancements in aesthetic dentistry throughout the last decade has been digital smile design.1 As part of the.
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Effective Measurements for Predictable Aesthetic Success
INTRODUCTION One of the most creative advancements in aesthetic dentistry throughout the last decade has been digital smile design.1 As part of the.
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The LANAP Protocol: The Legend Continues
INTRODUCTION As a field, surgical periodontics has seen many incarnations during the decades, beginning with resections of gingiva and bone and then progressing.
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Endoscopic Periodontal Debridement
INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases affect a significant portion of the adult population. Periodontitis is the primary cause of tooth loss in older adults.1 These.
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Advancing the Standard of Care With the LANAP Protocol
INTRODUCTION The specialty of periodontics has long relied on surgical intervention to achieve the goal of regeneration of the periodontal complex. Various surgical.
