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Immediate Occlusal Loading for Fixed Prostheses in Implant Dentistry

The concept of immediate occlusal loading of root form implants for fixed restorations has...

Liners, Bases, and Cements in Clinical Dentistry A Review and Update

Liners, bases, and cements used in clinical dentistry are an important part of restorative...

The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases

The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase...

Full-Mouth Reconstruction Restoring Vertical Dimension, Speech, and Self-Confidence

Is innovative as the founders of aesthetic dentistry were, I don’t believe they could...

Combining Technologies for Single-Visit Treatment

Dental care is changing to meet the needs of today’s patients’ lifestyles. For example,...

Rx for Success: Teamwork and Trust Creating a Winning Doctor/Technician Relationship

Teamwork between doctors and technicians, along with trust in each other’s level of expertise,...

The Use of the Erbium, Chromium: YSGG Laser in Microdentistry

One of the most compelling trends in dentistry is the shift toward microdentistry, which...

The Use of Extreme Magnification in Fixed Prosthodontics

The surgical operating microscope was introduced in the early 1920s, but it was largely...

Maximizing Aesthetics Using a Combined Periodontal-Restorative Protocol

Each dentist approaches treatment planning of aesthetic restorative cases in a unique way. Treatment...

The Contact Lens Porcelain Veneer

I think that porcelain veneers are one of the finest aesthetic treatments that have...