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Restoring Aesthetics and Function: A Bioesthetic-Based Approach

INTRODUCTION With an increased awareness of the effects that dentistry can have on self-confidence,...

No Attached Keratinized Gingiva? A Clinical Solution for the Clinician

INTRODUCTION Implant dentistry is becoming an important method of restoring missing teeth with function...

Treatment of Biologic Width Invasion and Apical Periodontitis: A Single-Stage Combined Approach

INTRODUCTION The surgical extrusion technique has proven to be an alternative choice for re-establishing...

Tooth in a Bag: Same-Day Monolithic Zirconia Crown

INTRODUCTION The goal of every efficient practice is to provide the most durable restorations...

The Bridgeless Bridge: A Real World Solution to a Common Problem

INTRODUCTION Practicing in the “age of adhesive dentistry” allows clinicians to be more creative...

Restoring Severely Worn Maxillary Anterior Teeth: Use of a Sagittal Orthodontic Appliance

Figure 1. Sagittal appliance. Figure 2. Worn condition of the patient’s anterior teeth, prior...

Efficient, Accurate, and Affordable Digital Scanning

Figure 1. Fractured lingual cusp on tooth No. 15. Figure 2. The temporary crown...

Reducing Inflammation and Bone Loss Related to Gum Disease

A University of Louisville (UofL) scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and...

Melatonin Levels and Periodontitis

A study published in the Journal of Periodontology measured melatonin levels in the gingival...

High-Tech, High-Touch: Use or Abuse?

It used to be that the art of conversation meant a verbal exchange between...