Technology

Introducing a New Digital Imaging System

INTRODUCTION It was in the early 1990s when Dr. Gary Carr, a leading endodontist,...

A Conservative Approach to Immediate Bone Grafting

INTRODUCTION Bone preservation has become of paramount importance when tooth extractions are performed and...

Heated Composite in Everyday Practice

INTRODUCTION Many clinicians have heard of the concept of heated composite since its introduction...

The Next Dimension: Why General Practitioners Need a CBCT Machine

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has motivated a new standard of care when it comes...

Custom 3-D Bone Allograft Block Fabrication

INTRODUCTION Digital technology has drastically improved all areas of modern medicine and surely will...

Root Caries Treatment: Use of an All-Tissue Laser to Ensure Success

INTRODUCTION Caries treatment at the cervical area of the tooth frequently requires some excision...

Diode Lasers in Restorative Dentistry: An Absolute Necessity for Optimal Care

INTRODUCTION Diode lasers have been utilized in dentistry for many years now as an...

What You Can’t See Can Hurt You! Ensuring Success Via Full Polymerization of Composites

We place both anterior and posterior direct composite restorations in our practices every day....

Hard-Tissue Laser Applications: Optimizing Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION Dental phobia is a common occurrence in all patients. Adults may avoid dental...

Laser-Assisted Techniques Increase Efficiency and Comfort

INTRODUCTION Patient emergency calls can add a lot of stress for the doctor and...