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Current Paradigm Shifts in Dentistry

Many changes are taking place in the dental profession, some of them very significant....

Immediate Placement and Immediate Loading of Implants: Restoring a Smile in One Day

The prosthodontist, along with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, are always looking for better...

Restoring the Partially Edentulous Patient in the Aesthetic Zone Using Implants and All-Ceramic Restorations: Case Report

Aesthetics is a critical factor in regard to patient satisfaction with the outcome of...

Three-Dimensional Cone Beam Computerized Tomography in Dentistry

Three-dimensional imaging in dentistry offers many advantages with respect to diagnosis and treatment planning....

A Splint-Supported Porcelain Pontic After Adult Orthodontic Treatment

A number of alternatives presently exist for replacement of a missing front tooth. An...

An Analysis of Direct Versus Indirect Provisionalization

The growing popularity of cosmetic dentistry (or aesthetic dentistry), which often involves the preparation...

The Maxillary Anterior/Posterior Curve of Occlusion

When maxillary and mandibular casts are hand-held in maximum intercuspation, an anterior/posterior, back-and-forth rocking...

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

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

Assuaging Postoperative Effects of Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal surgery is one of the most common treatment modalities for periodontal disease. The...

Computerized Occlusal Implant Management With the T-Scan II System: A Case Report

Many clinicians believe that occlusal forces placed on implants can have a deleterious effect...