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Wide-Diameter Implants: Surgical, Loading, and Prosthetic Considerations

The initial treatment plan for implant dentistry should include the ideal implant size, based...

The Virtue of Common Sense in Endodontics

So much has been written about the benefits of rotary Ni-Ti for so long...

The Effectiveness of Conservative, Contemporary, Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment

The American Dental Association has estimated that 80% of American adults have periodontal disease,...

Managing Expectations: Educating Your Patient About the Denture Process

Many practitioners believe denture cases are decreasing in the United States. This fact is...

Do Not Let Another Unclosed Case Walk Out of Your Office

Here’s a shocking truth about dentistry today: dentists are sick and tired of patients...

Analysis and Restoration of an Open-Bite Case

In cosmetic dentistry, things aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Performing a...

The Semi-Direct Resin Restoration: A Chairside, Heat-Hardened Alternative

Many dentists have taken silver amalgam off their menu of offered services. Accordingly, the...

A Conservative and Painless Approach to Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry

A substantial number of people want a beautiful smile. Approximately 50% of the population...

Enhancing Gingival Harmony and Smile Line Symmetry With Conservative Contouring and Direct Composite Placement

With the advent of technologically advanced dental adhesive materials and the mainstream media’s coverage...

Evaluation and Treatment by General Dentists of Oral Soft-Tissue Lesions

Oral soft-tissue lesions are frequently observed in patients treated by general dentists as well...