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TouchWhite―Next-generation tooth whitening

White teeth have long been cosmetically desirable. Studies suggest that at least a third of dental patients are not satisfied with the colour or aesthetic ...

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3-D alveolar ridge reconstruction in a case with severe bone loss

A high clinical evidence of grafting procedures from extraoral autologeous donor sites like i.e. from the iliac crest in difficult bone loss ...

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The digitized occlusion: Using something old with something new

There is an envelope of occlusal function that we are constantly mastering for our patients. Many times it is exceptionally easy to find a position or shape...

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When flexibility and strength are key

Root-canal retreatment is a very common procedure that endodontists and general practitioners are faced with on almost a daily basis. The biggest challenge ...

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Simple layering technique with direct composite restorations

For many years, the trend in restorative dentistry has been to place only one- or two-shade composite restorations in daily practice. However, with this ...

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Modified clinical approach for improved aesthetics in full-arch restoration

The target of modern dentistry is the achievement of a natural aesthetic outcome, function and stability using a minimally invasive, maximally effective ...

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Shade analysis and communication

With ever increasing emphasis on aesthetics in dentistry, and patient demands to fabricate ceramic restorations that mimic natural teeth that are ...

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Large periapical lesion management: Decompression combined with root-canal treatment

Most periapical lesions occur as direct sequelae of chronic apical periodontitis, usually after pulpal necrosis of a tooth. The affected tooth is ...

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TBF (Tissue Bank of France)

Enhancement of aesthetic treatment planning and communication using a diagnostic mock-up

Success in aesthetic dentistry relies largely on the ability to understand the patient’s chief complaint clearly and expectations in seeking dental ...

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CBCT-assisted implant therapy: A case study

Implant treatment in the anterior mandible has favourable long-term success rates when compared with other areas of the mouth (Gokcen-Rohlig et al. 2009). ...

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Evolving conservative dentistry

A mere 20 years ago, fourth-generation adhesives revolutionised restorative dentistry by offering a predictable technique for bonding to both enamel and ...

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Lithium disilicate, the restorative material of multiple options

As dentistry continues to evolve, new technologies and materials are continually being offered to the dental profession. Throughout the years, restorative ...

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Daktari for Maasai – First dental project at Ololosokwan clinic

The whole project arose from my first visit to Tanzania in October 2010. After climbing the highest mountains in Tanzania—Mt. Meru and ...

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My marketing plan

2013: are you staring into the abyss? Have you a thought out a plan for how you are going to continue growing your business? Are you going to continue doing...

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Maintenance of dental implants for the hygienist

Implant dentistry has become more and more prominent in our everyday practice as patients are keen to have implant-borne prostheses than a conventional ...

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