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Expansive Aligner Therapy and Minimally Invasive Bio-Rejuvenation Dentistry

INTRODUCTION Crowded dentition, the result of underdeveloped jaws, can create instability in the occlusion,...

Improving Irrigation and Root Canal Disinfection

INTRODUCTION With the arrival of NiTi engine-driven files and mechanized instrumentation systems, root canal...

Temporary Gingival Retraction and Moisture Management

INTRODUCTION Although scientific and technological advancements have enhanced the predictability of many dental procedures,...

Ridge Expansion Osteotomy: A Combination Technique

INTRODUCTION In the current era of aesthetic dentistry, implant placement poses a serious challenge...

FOCUS ON: Oral Cancer

Jaisri R. Thoppay, DDS, MBA, MS, discusses the assessment and management of oral lesions....

Smooth-Surface Dental Caries and Decalcification: Restoration and Reinforced Sealant Application

INTRODUCTION Saturating acid-etched axial enamel surfaces with liquid-unfilled resin to intercept decalcification progress at...

VIEWPOINT: Can New-Patient Calls Be Your Best Marketing?

Now more than ever, dental practices have a golden opportunity to shine over the...

Could TMJ Problems Indicate More Than Dental Problems?

INTRODUCTION Patients usually present to their dentists with TMJ problems. The usual treatment of...

A Long and Winding Road to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

INTRODUCTION A patient enters your practice looking unhappy and says she’s ashamed to smile....

Laser-Assisted Socket Grafting: A Novel Technique

INTRODUCTION It has been well-substantiated that extractions (without supplemental guided bone regeneration [GBR], or...