Periodontics
AlloDerm: An Effective Alternative to Palatal Donor Tissue for Treatment of Gingival Recession
Gingival grafting using palatal donor tissue primarily to increase the zone of attached gingiva...
Prosthetics
A Technique for Repair of a Fractured Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Bridge
Fracture of the overlaying porcelain on a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) prosthesis can be a challenging...
Restorative
An Integrated Systems Approach to the Placement of Posterior Composite Resins
Stress produced during polymerization of dental composite materials during light-curing is a leading cause...
Restorative
The Direct Resin Onlay Technique: Clinical Benefits and Case Report
Composite resin shrinks when cured; statistics show that the shrinkage may be between 2...
Aesthetics
A Successful Approach to Whitening Without Dentinal Sensitivity
My wedding is coming up, and I’d like to have my teeth whitened, but...
Clinical Update
Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation
Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation, an antibiotic that is widely prescribed for young children, may...
Clinical Update
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy and Minor Oral Surgery
When patients who are receiving low-dose, long-term aspirin therapy require surgery, many clinicians stop...
Clinical Update
Disinfecting Gutta-Percha Cones
Although gutta-percha cones used for endodontic obturation are produced under aseptic manufacturing conditions, handling...
Clinical Update
Managing Avulsed Teeth
If a tooth has been avulsed due to trauma and is out of the...
Clinical Update
Tooth Loss and Nutrition
Certain studies have focused on tooth loss and its relation to diet and nutritional...