July 2016

Dentistry Today

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IMPLANTS
Dental Implant Provisionalization Options

Justin D. Moody, DDS, shares a clinical case report focusing on provisionalization options.

Using an Integrated Digital Approach to Treatment Planning
David Little, DDS, presents a case report involving the aesthetic and structural challenges associated with a congenitally missing maxillary canine.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE DENTISTRY
Composite Versus Porcelain, Part 3: Modern Management of Deep Caries

David J. Clark, DDS, in the final installment of a 3-part article series, describes the new role of direct composite restorations in dentistry based upon better, simpler, faster, and stronger composite reconstruction of anterior teeth with injection overmolding.

RESTORATIVE
Predictable Class II Restorations Using Sectional Matrices

Sam J. Halabo, DMD, outlines the use of a modern sectional matrix system to improve consistency and predictability when placing Class II composite restorations.

The “Reservoir Restorative” Revolution
John C. Comisi, DDS, explores the factors behind direct dental restorative failures and the methods that can improve results.

Long-Span Fixed Partial Denture Repair: A Conservative Modern Material Solution
Chin-Chuan Fu, DDS, MS, and Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhD, outline the protocol for the repair of a ceramo-metal fixed partial denture using a modern all-ceramic.

ENDODONTICS
The Use of 3-D Imaging Is Changing: Endodontic Diagnoses and Treatments

Manor Haas, DDS, discusses how 3-D cone beam imaging is altering endodontic treatments.

ORAL MEDICINE
Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Additional Consideration for Atypical Glossodynia

Sonali Rathore, BDS, MS; John Svirsky, DDS, Med; and Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD; describe a patient presenting with unilateral tongue burning who was previously misdiagnosed with burning mouth syndrome. The final diagnosis was poorly differentiated tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Viewpoint
Challenges Faced by Foreign National Dentists