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Soft-Tissue Surgery: Use of the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser

In recent years, laser dentistry has become a more accepted modality for treating conditions...

Oral Surgery Simplified With Radiosurgery

The general dentist, oral surgeon, and periodontist are all faced with a variety of...

Adult Stem Cells Isolated in Tendon

Tendon contains a small subset of previously unknown adult stem cells. The finding of...

Drug-Induced Black Hairy Tongue: Diagnosis and Management Challenges

“Black hairy tongue” (BHT), also known as lingua villosa nigra, hyperkeratosis of the tongue,...

Dentistry’s Role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the...

Ensuring Optimal Success With the Lava System, Part 2: Techno-Clinical Perspectives From Authorized Lava Milling Centers

In 2000, the Lava CAD/CAM system (3M ESPE) for crown and bridge restorations was...

Radio Microsurgery Update: Troughing and Impression Taking

Dr. Irving Ellman, electrical engineer, inventor, and doctor of dental surgery, patented in 1976...

Ensuring Optimal Success With the Lava System, Part 1: Techno-Clinical Perspectives From Authorized Lava Milling Centers

This 2-part article will discuss and present solutions for the most commonly observed techno-clinical...

Restoration of a Smile Using Invisalign and Soft-Tissue Grafting

According to Chiche and Pinault,  “Four factors of aesthetic composition applied to the smile...

Cosmetic Aligner: A Smile Makeover Case Report

This article describes an economical, one-piece device and clinical technique (Cosmetic Aligner [Cosmetic Aligner])...