Magnification
Microscope-Enhanced Aesthetic Dentistry
One of America’s best-known architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, once said, “The physician can bury...
Restorative
Contemporary Quadrant Restoration Using Current Crown and Bridge Materials and Techniques
I have a very good friend, also an excellent dentist, who hasn’t changed the...
Aesthetics
The Ten Most Common All-Ceramic Preparation Errors: A Doctor/Technician Liaison’s Perspective
About one third of my dental career has been spent as a doctor/technician liaison...
Implants
Simplifying Single-Stage Solid Abutments: Techniques for Impressioning and Temporization
Single-stage implants are being utilized more frequently. Currently, Straumann ITI, Lifecore Biomedical, Sulzer Paragon,...
Prosthetics
Using Polyvinyl Impressions for Study Models: A Case Report
While alginate is a good impression material, utilization can demand ideal, sometimes restricting conditions...
Aesthetics
Solving the Problems of Maxillary Asymmetry and the Gummy Smile
What is the most recognizable signal in the world? Consider this answer: “The smile...
Aesthetics
Using the Golden Proportion in Aesthetic Treatment: A Case Report
The ratio of Golden Proportion, 1 to 0.618, can be found in a remarkable...
Clinical Update
Oral Piercings
Many dental offices are seeing patients (particularly young people) with pierced tongues, lips, or...
Orthodontics
Everyday Uses of Adult Orthodontics
Moving teeth has been a dental treatment modality for decades and was perhaps the...
Aesthetics
Techniques for Altering the Perception of Tooth Size
Subtle changes in the apparent size of teeth can be achieved by altering line...