Restorative

Patient Demand Is Increasing for Posterior Aesthetics

INTRODUCTION The demand for aesthetics in restorative dentistry has risen dramatically in the last...

Simplifying Posterior Restorations Using Self-Adhesive Systems

Glass ionomer (GI) technology has continuously evolved from its inception as introduced to dentistry...

Utilization of a New Self-Adhering Flowable Composite Resin

INTRODUCTION As a practicing clinician for nearly 27 years I have seen enormous technological...

Improving Proximal Contours for Direct Resin Restorations

One of the most challenging aspects of direct posterior resin restorations is achieving good...

Leave Decay in My Cavity? You Must Be Kidding!

Figure 1. Arrested caries exposed beneath a lost restoration, after 18 months. Hardened tissues...

Template-Assisted Direct Composite Veneers

CASE REPORTLisa was referred to me by her orthodontist following treatment that left her...

Simplifying Accurate Evaluation: Adjustment of Proximal Contacts

BACKGROUNDVery little information is taught in the dental school curriculum about adjusting tight proximal...

Simplifying Direct Composites With New Material Technology

Over the past 40 to 45 years, we have seen a dramatic progression in...

No Support? An Easy Bite Technique

Occasionally there are situations where a severely worn upper dentition requires full coverage porcelain...

Telescopic Bridges: An Old Technique Revisited

Crown and bridgework has been the mainstay for replacing missing teeth for decades. From...