Removable Prosthodontics

Fabricating Fully Functional Dentures

In my more than 55 years in dentistry, I attribute my success with dentures to the following 4 prerequisites: adhesion, true centric relation (CR), lateral and protrusive bites, and last but not least, remounting grooves. In the August

Aesthetics

Combining Modern Materials to Create a Beautiful Smile!

Patients in modern day society are demanding more aesthetic dental treatment. This article will briefly describe 3 modalities that can be used for both aesthetic and functional care. ZIRCONIUM OXIDE ALL-CERAMIC SYSTEMSRecently introduced zirconium oxide systems used to

Cover Story

Modern Endodontic Access and Dentin Conservation, Part 1

Together, the authors explore the Endodontic-Endo-Restorative-Prosthodontic (EERP) continuum. This 2-part article will focus on the pervasive endodontic problems vexing patients, restorative dentist, and endodontists. The authors provide alternative models and thought processes to treat the tooth in a

Restorative

The Life-Changing Power of a Healthy Mouth and Smile

As Dr. David Satcher, a former US Surgeon General, said in the first-ever report on oral health, “Oral health is integral to overall health. Simply put, that means you cannot be healthy without oral health. In the past

First Impressions

First Impressions: September 2009

In First Impressions George Freedman, DDS, gives readers a brief summary of products that have recently been introduced to dentistry, based on his clinical experience. Bravo Vacuum Sterilizer SciCan The STATIM is the world’s most popular dental autoclave

Product Showcase

2009 Fall Product Showcase

Dentistry Today’s 2009 Fall Product Showcase higthlights the latest products being offered to dental professionals at the fall meetings, including the ADA, being held in Hawaii, and the Greater New York, being held at the Jacob K. Javits

Removable Prosthodontics

Engineering the Implant-Retained Overdenture

INTRODUCTIONThe use of implants in the edentulous patient is intended as an adjunctive means to improve retention of prosthesis. In many instances, in an effort to help the patient, the dentist may choose to focus on placement of

Endodontics

EndoImplantology: A Retrospective in the Paradigm Shift in Endodontic Therapy

When a patient is referred for endodontic therapy to an endodontic specialty practice, is root canal treatment necessarily indicated? Could a tooth referred for extraction and implant placement to an oral surgeon possibly be saved by an endodontist?

First Impressions

First Impressions: July 2009

In First Impressions George freedman, DDS, gives readers a brief summary of products that have recently been introduced to dentistry, based on his clinical experience.           ICON No-Drilling Caries Treatment DMG America The dental

Product Showcase

Top 100 2009

Dentistry Today’s 23rd Annual Top 100 Products, selected on the basis of reader response, represent what’s new and innovative in the profession today. The products do not appear in any particular order. In-Office Whitening System Ultradent Products Opalescence