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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...

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...

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...

The Direct Resin Onlay Technique: Clinical Benefits and Case Report

Composite resin shrinks when cured; statistics show that the shrinkage may be between 2...

A Successful Approach to Whitening Without Dentinal Sensitivity

My wedding is coming up, and I’d like to have my teeth whitened, but...

Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation

Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation, an antibiotic that is widely prescribed for young children, may...

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...

Disinfecting Gutta-Percha Cones

Although gutta-percha cones used for endodontic obturation are produced under aseptic manufacturing conditions, handling...

Managing Avulsed Teeth

If a tooth has been avulsed due to trauma and is out of the...

Tooth Loss and Nutrition

Certain studies have focused on tooth loss and its relation to diet and nutritional...