Treating Decay Subgingivally with the Bluewave™ Soft Tissue Diode Laser
By Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD
Every day, dentists encounter decay in areas of the mouth where the teeth are a challenge to effectively treat, due to the decay extending beneath the gingival tissue. Saving these teeth is beneficial to the patient in maintaining function and esthetics, even more so if it can be done in a cost-effective manner.
Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take on DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take On DualForce Sectional Matrix System.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Bob Margeas, DDS on Universal Composites
How do you evaluate the esthetic potential of a composite?
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Dean Vafiadis, DDS on Adjusting and Polishing Zirconia Restorations
How are you currently polishing your zirconia restorations post-adjustment?
Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take on A.S.A.P. All Surface Access Polishers
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take On A.S.A.P. All Surface Access Polishers.
The Starburst Bevel: A Simple Solution for Enhanced Esthetics and Retention
By Susan McMahon, DDS, AAACD, FAGD
Developing a protocol for your Class IV technique is essential for attaining predictable and long-lasting esthetic restorations. Depending on the size of the Class IV and the presence of incisal translucency and surface characteristics of the adjacent teeth, for instance, your anterior composite protocol should also be both flexible and versatile.