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March 2010

Aesthetics Aesthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors Cathia Bergeron, DMD, MS, demonstrates in a case report the use of a new universal nanocomposite to achieve excellent anterior aesthetics. Porcelain Veneers: Providing Beautiful Aesthetics Sam Simos, DDS, shares a

Endodontics

Bioceramic Technology: Closing the Endo-Restorative Circle, Part I

One of the most significant advancements in endodontics has been our ability to see endodontics not as a lone standing entity but rather as part of a greater Endo-Restorative Continuum. Evidence of this relationship is the simple placement

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February 2010

  Aesthetics Minimally Invasive Makeover: Platinum Foil Technique Steve Ballis, DDS, and Luke S. Kahng, CDT, collaborate to present a case report involving the aesthetic restoration of a patient’s smile with minimally invasive porcelain veneers. Clinical Update A

Implants

Computer-Guided Treatment: It’s Easier Than You Think!

I have lectured internationally about computer-guided implant treatment since 1989 and have contributed to the development of implant treatment-planning software. During my travels and in teaching others, I hear the following comments: (1) “It’s too difficult!”; (2) “It

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January 2010

  Clinical Update Bitemark Evidence and Analysis Researchers from the University at Buffalo’s Laboratory for Forensic Odontology Research in the School of Dental Medicine have published a landmark paper on the controversial topic of bitemark analysis. Continuous Chest

Implants

Upgradeable Dentistry, Part 4

In this final article of a 4 part series, the concept of “Upgradeable Dentistry” will be summarized by presenting the full circle from edentulism to becoming dentate. It is the author’s hope that this series of articles will

Orthodontics

A Six-Month Orthodontic Solution to Space Closure and Bite Collapse

For patients who exhibit missing posterior teeth, bruxism, and a concomitant loss of vertical dimension often commonly occurring with anterior flaring and spacing1 (Figures 1 to 3); mainstream treatment consists of 1.5 to 2 years of orthodontic treatment

Restorative

Telescopic Bridges: An Old Technique Revisited

Crown and bridgework has been the mainstay for replacing missing teeth for decades. From gold and pyroplast facings, Steele (flatback) facings and porcelain-fused-to-gold, to the introduction of CAD/CAM metal-free bridges in recent years, we have seen developments that

Technology

Enhancing Technical Skills With Magnification and Illumination

IntroductionMany of us practice without magnification and rely on the operatory chair light for our illumination. Until we try using magnification in treating our patients, we don’t realize the details that we are missing. Furthermore, as we age

Impression Materials

Creating Precision Restorations Using a Hand-Dispensed Polyether

Clinicians are faced with many choices when determining which materials to use for taking impressions. The situation is made more intricate in light of the fact that each type of material offers different strengths and features, and the