December 2019
IMPLANTS From a Removable Appliance to a Fixed Prosthesis: That’s Just What the Doctor Ordered! Drs. Timothy F. Kosinski and Stephanie Tilley
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
Dentist Anesthesiologists Receive Recognition
I entered into my dental anesthesiology residency program with the full knowledge and understanding that I would not graduate as a “specialist”
Periodontics
Peri-Implantitis Treatment via Laser-Assisted Regeneration
INTRODUCTION The dental literature reports that implants achieve a 95% success rate after 10 years.1 However, the term “successful” could be misleading, at
Implants
From a Removable Appliance to a Fixed Prosthesis: That’s Just What the Doctor Ordered!
INTRODUCTION Dental implants have become a mainstream treatment modality for our patients. Many individuals with dental problems first investigate possible solutions by searching
Prosthodontics
Mandibular Overdentures With Enhanced Solitary Abutments
INTRODUCTION Oral reconstruction for the edentulous patient can be accomplished utilizing various treatment approaches. Conventional dentures, implant overdentures, fixed detachable restorations, and abutment
Implants
Simplified Implant Placement and Restoration for the GP
INTRODUCTION An estimated 120 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth.1 Therefore, the need for general practitioners (GPs)
Endodontics
Insurgent RCT Concepts: Treating Molars With Severely Curved DL Roots
The case in Figure 1 is a dramatic example of 3 massive changes that have occurred in the field of endodontics—rotary negotiation of
Implants
Innovations in Extractions With Immediate Implant Placement: Recent Advances in Technique and Implant Engineering
INTRODUCTION In the July 2019 issue of Dentistry Today, we explored how modern implant design and simplified drilling protocols are making implant dentistry
Quick Technique
Zirconia is Special: The Optimal Procedure for Zirconia Bonding
INTRODUCTION Zirconia-based restorations are the fastest growing segment in the North American laboratory market. Based on their aesthetics, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties, they
Quick Technique
The 3S PowerCure System: Rethinking Direct Resin Restorations From the Ground Up
Direct resin restorations have become the treatment cornerstone for the general dentist’s office. The financial health of a practice can revolve around each
