Industry News
Study Reports Inconsistent Mouth Guard Use Among Youth Athletes
Despite increased implementation of safety practices in youth athletics, only 59% of American children...
Dental Materials
Restorative Materials Continue to Evolve: Spherical Supra-Nano Composites
Figure 1. Note the symmetrical spherical particle design in this composite resin (Estelite Sigma...
Restorative
Treatment Acceptance: The Power of a Life Event
THE FIRST PATIENT VISIT: BACKGROUND A 56-year-old female was referred to me by her...
Technology
Restorative Digital Dentistry, Part 1: The Journey to New Paradigms
Restorative digital dentistry (RDD) has changed the way dentistry is practiced today, as well...
Restorative
Conservative Interdisciplinary Dentistry: A Digital Approach to an Analog Problem
INTRODUCTION Restorative dentists now have the ability to prevent over-reduction of tooth structure, to...
Prosthodontics
Digital Dentures: Achieving Precision and Aesthetics
INTRODUCTION According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 35 million Americans are...
Aesthetics
Optimizing a Smile Enhancement: Combining Alignment, Composite Bonding, and Ceramic Resurfacing
CASE REPORT Diagnosis and Treatment Planning A young man desiring treatment for smile enhancement...
Implants
Single Posterior Implant Crown Fabrication: Cement-On Versus Screw-Retained Crowns
INTRODUCTION As clinicians, we must often make decisions on the restoration of our dental...
Implants
Chairside Implant Abutments: A Novel CAD/CAM Approach
INTRODUCTION While dental implants have become a standard of care for various indications, there...
Restorative
Predictable In-Office Results: Applying CAD/CAM Technology in the Aesthetic Zone
INTRODUCTION The digital revolution has taken over every facet of our lives. Our impulsiveness...