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Laser Periodontal Therapy for Bone Regeneration

Free running (FR)1 pulsed Nd:YAG lasers have been used safely and effectively in the...

The Cracked Tooth Syndrome

The Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) is both a transient and progressive condition. Diagnosis of...

Implant Micro-Gap Modification

Dental implants are a well-established treatment for edentulism, are now widely available, and are...

Risk Assessment in Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: The Fundamental Importance of Probing

Management of adult periodontitis has undergone considerable change in the past decade. As understanding...

Differential Diagnosis of Severe Recurrent Oral Ulceration

Recurrent aphthous ulceration (RAU) also known as aphthous ulceration, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, or in...

New Directions in Endodontics: A Dentistry Today Exclusive Interview with Dr. Clifford J. Ruddle

Figure 1a. A preoperative film shows multidisciplinary treatment. The maxillary left first molar’s remaining...

The Causes and Management of Oral Malodor

The pursuit of fresh breath is important both socially and emotionally. The dental professional...

Panoramic Radiographic Findings: Case Reports of Ectopic Teeth and Antroliths Within or Adjacent to the Maxillary Sinus

Figure 1. Panoramic radiograph demonstrating two antroliths in the maxillary sinus. Figure 2. Panoramic...

Prevention: The Key to Successful Nonsurgical Periodontal

When a patient consults a dentist because of some type of trauma to the...

Fractures: Know your Radiographic Anatomy

When a patient consults a dentist because of some type of trauma to the...