Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take On Evanesce Nano-Enhanced Universal Restorative
Admin2023-06-19T15:57:57-04:005 Restorative Clinicians' Take On Evanesce Nano-Enhanced Universal Restorative.
A Conservative Approach to Restoring the Worn Anterior Dentition
Admin2023-06-15T15:06:12-04:00By Newton Fahl, DDS, MS
Long-term restorative treatment of the worn dentition can be a complex endeavour and possibly extend beyond the scope and experience of the general dentist. Additionally, restoration of this compromised dentition may require other health disciplines’ involvement to address any psycho-social factors that may limit the long-term success of the restorative treatment.
Step by Step Protocol for Consistently Creating Invisible Class IV Restorations
Admin2023-05-19T09:05:10-04:00By Jenny Perna, DMD
In the world of cosmetic dentistry lives the ever challenging Class IV restoration. The success of this restoration lies in the ability to restore function and esthetics while utilizing the risk profile analysis for seamlessly blended, long lasting restorations.
The Missing Tooth: How the General Dentist and a Multidisciplinary Approach Can Achieve an Excellent Clinical Outcome
Admin2023-05-19T09:06:44-04:00By Danièle Larose, DMD, AAACD
The successful replacement of a single anterior tooth involves a balance between esthetics, function, and anticipated longevity. In many cases, collaboration between the general dentist and one or more specialists is required to resolve the hard and soft tissue challenges that may arise in the process of achieving the desired outcome.
A Systemic Approach to Contouring and Polishing Anterior Resin Composite Restorations: A Checklist Manifesto
Admin2023-05-19T09:12:00-04:00By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS and Bob Margeas, DDS
The placement of anterior composite resin restorations has become more systematic and simplified during recent decades, largely due to the introduction of more esthetic and natural tooth structure replicating materials.
Optimizing Aesthetics and Predictability in the Placement of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations
Admin2022-09-08T13:56:04-04:00By Robert Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD
The term “universal” seems to be used frequently in the adhesion/composite resin materials world today. It has always been a struggle to find such a material that can adequately replace two very different types of tissues, namely enamel and dentin. Dentin is more opaque yet resilient, while enamel is
Simple Anterior Composite Restorations
Admin2022-09-08T14:01:35-04:00By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
A patient presented to the University of Alabama, School of Dentistry with fractured composites on the mesial incisal edges of his left central and lateral incisors that had been placed 20 years previously.
Success and Predictable Results with Anterior Composites Every Single Time
Admin2023-11-03T15:26:16-04:00By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
The ability to rehabilitate or enhance a smile using direct composite restorations in the esthetic zone can be considered the ultimate challenge for the cosmetic dentist.
Simple, Beautiful, and Predictable Class V Restorations
Admin2023-06-29T13:19:27-04:00By Marc Geissberger, DDS, MA, BS, CPT
In general, people are retaining their teeth much longer than decades past. With this increase of tooth retention, the need to maintain and protect teeth has never been greater. Non-carious Class V lesions have become commonplace.
Restoring a Lateral Incisor to Proper Dimensions After Orthodontic Treatment
Admin2022-09-08T14:58:29-04:00By Danièle Larose, DMD, AAACD
The most conservative method of restoring a Class IV fracture or correcting an anterior tooth size discrepancy is often composite resin.