November 2014

Dentistry Today

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ORAL MEDICINE
TMD Rediscovered: A New Paradigm, Part One

Lawrence Gottesman, DDS, describes a supportive literary review presenting arthritis of the TMJ and other joints as an infectious disease. This article is peer-reviewed and available for 2 hours of CE credit.

Salivary Diagnostics for Oral Cancer Risk Assessment: Introducing a Game-Changing Breakthrough
Neil Gottehrer, DDS, and Jack Martin, MD, introduce the first scientifically proven oral cancer biomarker testing system. This article also contains input from the scientific director of Delta Dental, Dr. Jed Jacobson, who shares his opinions on the introduction of this technological breakthrough.

ENDODONTICS
Shaping Complex Canals: Clinical Strategy and Technique
Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, focuses on the preparation of narrower, longer, and more curved canals.

IMPLANTS
Avoiding Mandibular Nerve Impairment, Part One: Anatomical and Intraoperative Considerations
Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, PhD (hc), and Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS, discuss radiographic, anatomical, clinical, and surgical techniques intended to help the clinician avoid neurosensory impairment complications.

RESTORATIVE
Predictable In-Office Results: Applying CAD/CAM Technology in the Aesthetic Zone
Michael J. Moroni, DDS, presents a case report involving the aesthetic zone completed in-office with CAD/CAM technology.

Making Difficult Cases Easier With Supragingival Dentistry: Porcelain Onlays and Veneers
Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS, shares several mini cases demonstrating minimally invasive techniques and related dental materials.

AESTHETICS
Complete Transformation of a Failing Dentition
Ara Nazarian, DDS, describes the steps necessary to completely transform a patient’s smile and occlusion.

Long-Term Follow-Up of Previously Published Cases
Robert Weller, DDS, shares his clinical experiences related to 2 unique clinical cases delivered more than 20 years ago.

TECHNOLOGY
Evolution of Comprehensive Care, Part One: Diagnosis and Evaluation
Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, in the first of a 6-part series, discusses how clinicians are able to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients better than ever before.

TREATMENT PLANNING
Close Encounters of the Nerve Kind
Richard Winter, DDS, shares a case study showing how a compromised solution was successfully implemented for unilateral edentulism.

PROSTHODONTICS
Achieving Success With Small-Diameter Implants
Paresh B. Patel, DDS, talks about a number of clinical applications for small-diameter implants.

VIEWPOINT
Nutritional Status and Corpus Deterioratum