Restorative

Restoring Severely Worn Maxillary Anterior Teeth: Use of a Sagittal Orthodontic Appliance

Figure 1. Sagittal appliance. Figure 2. Worn condition of the patient’s anterior teeth, prior to treatment. Figure 3. Sagittal appliance during treatment. Severely.

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Efficient, Accurate, and Affordable Digital Scanning

Figure 1. Fractured lingual cusp on tooth No. 15. Figure 2. The temporary crown fractured after several years in service. Note: Tooth No..

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Monolithic Zirconia: Minimizing Adjustments

INTRODUCTION There has been an ongoing search for a tooth-colored alternative to gold for posterior restorations. Gold has been the standard for many.

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A New Approach to Implant Provisionalization

With implants being the fastest growing restorative procedure we have in dentistry, a number of hurdles have presented themselves that we must address.

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A Segmented Approach to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

INTRODUCTION The ability to change lives through comprehensive care is truly a wonderful part of dentistry. But along with the advantage to the.

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In-Office Milling: Maximizing Aesthetics and Efficiency

Since this article was published, 3M has removed the crown indication for Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative. The product continues to be indicated for.

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When Less Invasive Is Also Aesthetic

INTRODUCTION An aesthetically pleasing smile depends on many factors such as tooth color, position, size, and shape, with tooth color ranking the top.

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Direct Composite Resins Continue to Evolve

INTRODUCTION Direct composite resin is today the “go to” material for the restoration of both anterior and posterior teeth. Its wear properties and.

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Making Contact Just Got Easier: Making Class II Composite Restorations More Predictable

INTRODUCTION One problem that is an all too common occurrence with the Class II composite resin restoration is gaining a positive proximal contact.

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Treatment of and Improvised Explosive Device Blast Injury

INTRODUCTION As Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom enter their eighth and tenth years respectively, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to.

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