Periodontics Todays Dental News

Speech Deficiency Caused by a Rare Calculus Mass

INTRODUCTION A patient’s chief concern is to be taken seriously if we consider ourselves caring professionals.1 Too often, we as practitioners consider diving.

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Peri-Implantitis Treatment via Laser-Assisted Regeneration

INTRODUCTION The dental literature reports that implants achieve a 95% success rate after 10 years.1 However, the term “successful” could be misleading, at.

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Laser-Assisted Periodontal Regeneration With the LANAP Protocol

INTRODUCTION In this article, we present a single case report involving a lower right molar that includes a clinical and serial radiographic laser-assisted.

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Effective Measurements for Predictable Aesthetic Success

INTRODUCTION One of the most creative advancements in aesthetic dentistry throughout the last decade has been digital smile design.1 As part of the.

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Effective Measurements for Predictable Aesthetic Success

INTRODUCTION One of the most creative advancements in aesthetic dentistry throughout the last decade has been digital smile design.1 As part of the.

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The LANAP Protocol: The Legend Continues

INTRODUCTION As a field, surgical periodontics has seen many incarnations during the decades, beginning with resections of gingiva and bone and then progressing.

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Endoscopic Periodontal Debridement

INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases affect a significant portion of the adult population. Periodontitis is the primary cause of tooth loss in older adults.1 These.

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Advancing the Standard of Care With the LANAP Protocol

INTRODUCTION The specialty of periodontics has long relied on surgical intervention to achieve the goal of regeneration of the periodontal complex. Various surgical.

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The Evidence-Based Decision Path

INTRODUCTION There’s no question that Mother Nature makes the best teeth. Despite advances in dental implant surgery and in the implants and abutments.

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The Future of Successful Dental Care

Periodontal disease has reached levels of epidemic proportions, with gingivitis/periodontitis estimated to affect as many as 75% of the adult population in their.

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