Cover Story
Current Paradigm Shifts in Dentistry
Many changes are taking place in the dental profession, some of them very significant....
Implants
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...
Aesthetics
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...
CE Articles
Three-Dimensional Cone Beam Computerized Tomography in Dentistry
Three-dimensional imaging in dentistry offers many advantages with respect to diagnosis and treatment planning....
Orthodontics
A Splint-Supported Porcelain Pontic After Adult Orthodontic Treatment
A number of alternatives presently exist for replacement of a missing front tooth. An...
CE Articles
An Analysis of Direct Versus Indirect Provisionalization
The growing popularity of cosmetic dentistry (or aesthetic dentistry), which often involves the preparation...
Occlusion
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...
Cover Story
Wide-Diameter Implants: Surgical, Loading, and Prosthetic Considerations
The initial treatment plan for implant dentistry should include the ideal implant size, based...
Periodontics
Assuaging Postoperative Effects of Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal surgery is one of the most common treatment modalities for periodontal disease. The...
Implants
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...