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Considerations in Treatment Planning of the Periodontal Patient

The development of a treatment plan for the patient with advanced periodontal disease can...

Use of Natural Teeth as Pontic Sections in a Bonded, Lingually Retained Prosthesis

This article describes treatment for 2 periodontally and endodontically involved mandibular central incisors, using...

Improving the Stability of Maxillary Dentures: The Use of Polyvinyl Siloxane Impression Materials for Edentulous Impressions

The fabrication of complete removable dentures has evolved noticeably over the last 15 years...

New Diagnostic Technology

A new radiology device, the 3-D Accuitomo Cone Beam Micro CT imaging system, provides...

Improving Visual Communications in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry: Tips for Successfully Applying Digital Imaging in Your Practice

I have been a practicing dentist since 1979, specializing in aesthetic and re-storative dentistry,...

Developing a Successful Financial System

Financial guidelines are the key to practice success. A rock-solid payment system can significantly...

Solving the Problems of Maxillary Asymmetry and the Gummy Smile

What is the most recognizable signal in the world? Consider this answer: “The smile...

Everyday Uses of Adult Orthodontics

Moving teeth has been a dental treatment modality for decades and was perhaps the...

My “High-Powereds”

A few weeks ago, my dental partner and I were both preparing 8-unit veneer...

Creating Natural Gingival Profiles Using the Ovate Pontic Technique

The aesthetically acceptable replacement of natural teeth is dependent on a variety of factors....