Implants
Implant Surgery and High-Frequency Currents
The physical consequences of passing an electrical current by means of a metal insert...
TMD
Evaluation and Management of TMDs, Part 1 History, Epidemiology, Classification, Anatomy, and Patient Evaluation
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature,...
Aesthetics
A Conservative Aesthetic Solution for a Single Anterior Edentulous Space: The Fiber Reinforced Resin Fixed Partial Denture
There is an increased patient demand for conservative dental treatment, improved aesthetics, and reduced...
Aesthetics
Enhancing Smiles Using Microhybrid Composite Systems
Direct-bonded anterior composite systems available today allow dentists to create the illusion of tooth...
Aesthetics
The Creation of an Ovate Pontic at the Time of Extraction
Figure 1. Tooth extraction has been accomplished by the oral surgeon. Figure 2. A...
Restorative
Combining Technologies for Single-Visit Treatment
Dental care is changing to meet the needs of today’s patients’ lifestyles. For example,...
Microdentistry
The Use of Extreme Magnification in Fixed Prosthodontics
The surgical operating microscope was introduced in the early 1920s, but it was largely...
Periodontics
Closing the Gap A Team-Based Treatment Plan Yields “You’ve Changed My Life” Results
What can be more rewarding than a patient telling her dentist, “You’ve changed my...
Aesthetics
Maximizing Aesthetics Using a Combined Periodontal-Restorative Protocol
Each dentist approaches treatment planning of aesthetic restorative cases in a unique way. Treatment...
Aesthetics
Utilizing Lab-based CAD/CAM Technology for Metal-free Ceramic Restorations
Significant research of late has been directed toward the application of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing...