Technology

Unlocking the Potential for Immediate Implant Placement at Every Extraction

INTRODUCTION Dental implant complications often lead to implant failure. These failures may arise from...

Using Facial Imaging to Help With Cosmetic Cases

INTRODUCTION As technology becomes a more significant part of the modern dental practice, the...

Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION The past 3 years of experience in our practice have made it clear...

Utilizing 3D Printed Technology for Complex Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION This case report describes using Pac-Dent’s Rodin Sculpture, a ceramic nanohybrid resin, to...

Temporary Gingival Retraction and Moisture Management

INTRODUCTION Although scientific and technological advancements have enhanced the predictability of many dental procedures,...

Laser-Assisted Socket Grafting: A Novel Technique

INTRODUCTION It has been well-substantiated that extractions (without supplemental guided bone regeneration [GBR], or...

Dental Impressions 1952 to 2022: Balancing the Art, Science, and Business of Dentistry

INTRODUCTION As I contemplate my 42-year career, I am struck by how much progress...

A Roadmap to Success in Managing Early to Severe Peri-implantitis

INTRODUCTION With the significant number of endosseous root form implants placed each year (approximately...

Getting Started With 3D Printing

Incorporating 3D printing into the office workflow may seem like a daunting process, but...

Why Lasers Have Not Captured Dentistry

Seeing and Engaging the Light INTRODUCTION The expected high ranking of lasers, unique in...