INTRODUCTION The ultimate challenge in dentistry today is the quick and economic dentition restoration that is fail-proof. With every new technique introduced, dentists’.

INTRODUCTION Multiple factors must be considered when deciding how to restore an endodontically treated tooth. First, once the tooth has been treated with.

INTRODUCTION When properly performed and precisely followed, the following protocol for bonding of indirect porcelain restorations will provide the clinician with the highest.

In my practice, we have seen many baby boomers presenting with large amalgam restorations with either failing margins or fractured portions of tooth.

INTRODUCTION “Reconstructive Dentistry” is probably the broadest and most inclusive term used to describe the concept of replacing, rebuilding, or creating the elements.

INTRODUCTION Let’s face it, placing successful posterior composites is exacting, tedious, and time consuming. The process includes achieving the necessary isolation, selecting and.

INTRODUCTION Many dentists, unfortunately, have little experience with a class of dental materials referred to as resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs). While the original.

INTRODUCTION The success of a prosthetic restoration largely depends on the accuracy with which the preparation of the tooth (or teeth) is carried.

Figure 1. Preoperative photo showing a failing composite resin restoration. Figure 2. After preparation, notice the long lingual margin which is normally a.

INTRODUCTION A common clinical challenge dentists face with restorative procedures is blood contamination. There are a variety of reasons that the gingiva can.