Restorative

Anterior Aesthetics Through Composite Artistry

INTRODUCTION Direct composite resin has the ability to offer an alternative to lab-fabricated all-ceramic...

The Right Questions May Save a Life!

INTRODUCTION There are days I love what I do; there are also days I...

Chairside Smile Design for Injection Molded Anteriors: Treatment of a Peg Lateral and a Diastema Case

Figure 1a. The Bioclear Anterior Matrix Kit. Figure 1b. The Smile Design Gauge (Bioclear),...

An Efficient and Reliable Post and Core Technique

INTRODUCTION Background Dentists frequently encounter patients presenting with teeth requiring endodontic treatment. When indicated...

The Power of Imaging and Imagery

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is especially true...

Direct Composite Resin Veneers

INTRODUCTION I began placing restorations using composite resins very shortly after graduating from dental...

The Evolution of Universal Restoratives: A Leap Forward

INTRODUCTION A Brief Historical Background It was Dr. Rafael Bowen who developed and introduced...

Simplifying Clinical Challenges

Periodically, every general dentist encounters clinical situations that can increase his or her stress...

Zirconia Reinvented

Every dental material ever created by a manufacturer has gone on a journey—some longer...

Digital Treatment Planning Improves Outcomes

INTRODUCTION Most of our adult patients need cosmetic improvements to their teeth at some...