By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS
Spaces between anterior teeth are a common occurrence, and for some, this can be an unattractive feature that they may be looking to correct, especially spaces in the midline.
By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS & Kayla E. Erps, Senior Dental Student, University of Iowa
While restoring the posterior dentition, natural proximal contours, contact size, position and shape are integral to the function and longevity of both the restoration and remaining tooth structure. Composite dentistry has progressed to the point where restorations disappear into the surrounding tooth structure yet despite considerable improvements in both technique and materials, inconsistent results continue to be a challenge for many clinicians.
By Doug Harvey, BSc., DDS
The cost of delivering dentistry is seemingly always on the rise. With an increased interest in being more involved in their treatment, the well-informed patient has placed a spotlight on receiving high quality esthetic restorations provided in a safe and time-efficient manner.
Improve the Overall Quality of your Composite Restorations Douglas, Harvey, B.Sc., D.D.S. Today’s composites have led to improved overall esthetics with direct composite restorations. However, these materials continue to rely on the effective polishing of the restoration to optimize the esthetic potential of the composite itself. Regardless of the finishing techniques or instrumentation used to contour, [...]
Increasing Restorative Success Means Making Smarter Choices During Provisionalization The scope of temporization goes beyond the protection of the prepared tooth. Maintenance of tooth position as well as gingival health and position surrounding the preparation during the provisional phase are just as important for optimal results. These conditions provide the ideal environment [...]
