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Aesthetics and Function in Anterior Restorations: A Practical Approach

Conservative aesthetic anterior tooth restoration is one of the greatest challenges for dentists in...

An Innovative, Heat-Accelerated, In-Office Whitening Technique for Nonvital Teeth

Figure 1. Pretreatment view. A single anterior incisor that has darkened following endodontic treatment...

Simplifying Diastema Closure in the Anterior Region

There may be a number of reasons why patients present requesting diastema closure, including...

Clinical Applications of Appliance Therapy in General Dental Practice, Part 2 Temporary Partial Dentures

In part 1 of this series, the early treatment of anterior cross-bites in children...

Polishing of Anterior Composite Resin Restorations

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

Digital Photography in Your Dental Practice The Why’s, How’s and Wherefore’s

To be sure, much has been written and spoken about the virtues of incorporating...

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...

A New Implant Restorative Protocol The Implant Resin Restoration

Until recently, implants have been restored with either PFM structures or removable partial dentures...

Practical Posterior Composites Efficient Placement and Predictable Results

You will not find my office placing stain in the grooves of posterior composites...

Aesthetic Restoration for Single-Tooth Implants: Multidisciplinary Approach

Many practitioners are uncomfortable about placing single-tooth implants in the anterior area for their...