Case report: Internal root resorption rules out restoration

For decades, case reports and scientific studies have described the condition of internal root resorption. A recent web search related to internal root resorption revealed 247 results in PubMed and more than 1 million results in Google. According to many of the studies, internal root resorption is infrequently detected in clinical or radiographic examinations of teeth, but is a frequent finding in teeth with pulp inflammation or necrosis.

Dec 21, 2011 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Theracal LC pulp capping material and liner

Theracal LC is dentistry’s first light-cured flowable resin containing the “apatite stimulating” calcium silicates. It is the first of a new proactive class of internal flowables to serve in protecting and revitalizing pulp tissue and will be described by the profession as a RMCS, or Resin Modified Calcium Silicate.

Dec 5, 2011 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Cosmetic periodontal surgery: Multiple gingival graft techniques (Part 2)

In today’s new information age, patients want a better quality of life. They want to keep their youthful, brighter-appearing smile more than ever; keep their natural teeth; have their teeth feel and look better; and have a glowing smile. In recent years, dentistry seems to be concentrating almost exclusively on accomplishing this “smile” by focusing on the crown portion of the tooth.

Nov 23, 2011 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Solid zirconia restoration

BruxZir Solid Zirconia is a monolithic zirconia restoration with no porcelain overlay. You’ll be impressed by its esthetics when prescribed instead of metal occlusal PFMs and cast gold metal restorations. They are ideal for bruxers who have destroyed natural teeth or previous dental restorations, and are an esthetic alternative to metal occlusal PFMs and cast gold crowns.

Nov 9, 2011 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Esthetics, prosthetics, periodontics, implants and bisphosphonates

Controversy involving the oral cavity and the effects of using bisphosphonates is causing an obstacle for dentists to help patients achieve optimal health. The following case presentation demonstrates that the continuous use of oral bisphosphonates before, during and after treatment did not prevent an esthetic result involving implants, sinus augmentations, periodontal regenerative techniques, extractions and prosthetic restorative treatments.

Oct 18, 2011 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Oxford temp: a provisional crown and bridge material

The role of dental restorations used for provisional and indirect restorative procedures has changed dramatically in the past several years. These restorations are no longer regarded as temporary restorations but rather as provisional restorations with distinct functions and purposes. Provisional restorations have become a vital diagnostic and assessment tool to evaluate function, color, shape, contour, occlusion, periodontal response, implant healing and overall esthetics.

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