May 2018

Dentistry Today

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AESTHETICS

An Innovative Approach to Complex Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Wynn H. Okuda describes how innovative thinking can be used to create new protocols for the complex cosmetic case that will better meet the needs of modern patients.

The Architect of the Smile: A Midline Diastema Closure
Dr. Tyler Wynne discusses the different factors to consider in successfully treating a significant maxillary midline diastema.

ENDODONTICS
Endodontics 101: Back to Basics

Dr. Clifford J. Ruddle reviews the essential and fundamental concepts that ensure treatment success.

Endodontic Instrumentation and Obturation Techniques: Do They Conform to Endodontic Principles?
Dr. Barry Musikant shares his thoughts on the profession’s much-touted instrumentation and obturation techniques.

IMPLANTS
Phased Implant-Supported Full-Mouth Dentures

Dr. David Little outlines a patient’s full-mouth rehabilitation that involved implant-supported maxillary and mandibular dentures to restore his arches using a digitally based treatment sequence.

A New Alloplastic Ring Grafting Technique: A Simple Way to Fill Gaps Around Immediate Implants
Dr. Charles D. Schlesinger demonstrates a simple and new technique using an alloplast ring to graft during immediate implant placement.

RESTORATIVE
The Injection Molded Class II Restoration

Dr. David J. Clark demonstrates and discusses the benefits of injection molding techniques for direct composites over the traditional layering protocols.

ORAL SURGERY
Complete Sagittal Root Fracture: Case Report

Mr. George W. Vincel and Drs. Charles D. Fuszner and Taylor Pratt present a case report that demonstrates the diagnosis and treatment of a complete longitudinal sagittal mesiodistal fracture of a mandibular molar. This article is peer reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Viewpoint
Insurance Industry Spin and Hype

Focus On: Dental Service Organizations