Prosthodontics

A Novel Approach for a Single-Tooth Provisional

There is probably nothing more disheartening for dental patients who have meticulously cared for...

General Dentistry as a Specialty

PREFACE Definition Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical...

A Better Quality of Life With Implant-Retained Overdentures

INTRODUCTION The need for crowns, bridges, and full dentures is steadily increasing—in part because...

Achieving Emotional and Technical Success With Denture Patients

The emotional aspects of receiving dentures can be a major factor in many patients’...

Evidence-Based Treatment for the Edentulous Patient

INTRODUCTION Complete edentulism can be defined as “the physical state of the jaw(s) following...

Fabricating Fully Functional Dentures

In my more than 55 years in dentistry, I attribute my success with dentures...

Engineering the Implant-Retained Overdenture

INTRODUCTIONThe use of implants in the edentulous patient is intended as an adjunctive means...

The Need for Accurate Pickup Impressions

Quality dentistry is performed with the thought of minimizing breakage by specific design considerations,...

Fixed Complete Denture Using Implants and Computer-Guided Technology

The success of implant therapy begins with meticulous treatment planning and properly performed implant...

Flexible Removable Partial Dentures: Design and Clasp Concepts

The use of aesthetic flexible removable partial dentures (FRPD) has sky-rocketed over the last...