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Polishing of Anterior Composite Resin Restorations

The aesthetic appearance of a composite resin restoration depends upon shape, color, and gloss...

Enamel Loss and Occlusal Vertical Dimension Causes and Considerations for Treatment

Treatment of occlusal enamel loss as it relates to human longevity, attrition, bruxism, and...

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: Bidirectional Relationship

Periodontal diseases (periodontitis) are bacterial infections and can result in the destruction of tissues...

The Very Large Direct Resin Composite Restoration

Although it may be generally agreed that when a certain amount of tooth structure...

Polymer Preparation Instruments New Paradigm in Selective Dentin Removal

The purpose of dentistry is the ongoing development of the skills required to differentiate...

Presenting a Very Accurate Impression Procedure and Testing the Accuracy of the Impression Obtained

Accurate impressions are an essential part of many restorative procedures. Many new materials require...

An Efficient Approach to Full-Mouth Reconstruction of the Apprehensive Patient

One of the most gratifying accomplishments in dentistry is restoring an entire mouth to...

Utilizing Lab-based CAD/CAM Technology for Metal-free Ceramic Restorations

Significant research of late has been directed toward the application of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing...

Tablet PCs: The Future of Computing?

In previous articles in Dentistry Today (August and November, 2002), I examined the advantages...

The Paper Point Technique, Part 2

In part 1 of this 2-part article on paper point measurements, the rationale behind...