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Dental News
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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). ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Ethical smile design with the Inman Aligner―A case study
There has probably never been a better time to practise dentistry. However, dentists and patients are being bombarded with images of beautiful smiles and, ...
MiCD customised case-finishing concept and clinical protocol
Case finishing is one of the important clinical steps in dentistry. Aesthetics, functional forces and oral health are the three fundamental components that ...
Diagnosis and management of a longitudinal fracture necrosis associated with an extensive periodontal defect
The terminology and classification of incomplete tooth fractures have received significant attention in the scientific literature for many decades. Numerous...
Cost effectiveness in implant dentistry
Today, about 65 % of Italian dentists are prac tising implantology. In Italy alone, over a million implants are placed every year. A survey commissioned by ...
Implantology—the perfect art of camouflage thanks to CAD/CAM
When I graduated from the Faculty for Dental Technicians in Warsaw Medical School in 1987, I had no idea that my profession would change so much over the ...
Aesthetics and function: Orthodontic–surgical collaboration as a key to success
Oral surgery is an important cornerstone in orthodontic treatment of malocclusions. Tooth movement is only possible to a limited extent and always depends ...
Irrigation for the root canal and nothing but the root canal
Irrigation is a major step in endodontic treatment. A variety of chemicals are used to achieve what I like to consider the chemical preparation of the ...
Lithium disilicate—An effective solution for aesthetically demanding indications
At a time when dentists and patients are both seeking more conservative restoration, as well as maximum transformation regarding individual teeth and ...
Dentine hypersensitivity: Simplified
All dental practices have patients with dentine hypersensitivity. Many patients avoid dental treatment because of their hypersensitivity. Surprisingly, most...
CBCT in orthodontics
The aim of orthodontic diagnosis is to identify dento-alveolar, skeletal and functional alterations in the maxillo-facial complex. Diagnosis and treatment ...
AMD LASERS founder recognized with 2012 Regents Technology Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., USA: AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental lasers and dental laser education, announced that the company’s founder and president, ...
Full-arch reconstruction of the edentulous maxilla with the CAMLOG Guide System
A 59-year-old male patient was looking for a new fixed restoration for his maxilla. His case history showed no general disease. The patient had been fitted ...
Collaborating and connecting in the dental space
Communication skills are an integral part of our daily lives. How we communicate defines who our friends are, what our families think of us, and how our ...
Scouting the root canal with dedicated NiTi files
The introduction of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instrumentation has made endodontics easier and faster than with hand instrumentation. In addition, ...
HIV screening and testing in the dental setting
Worldwide, there are approximately 34 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Globally, 2.5 million people are newly infected annually.[1] Within the US alone,...
Mussel-inspired substance may remineralise sensitive teeth
HEFEI, China/HONG KONG: In a new study, biomaterial scientists have found that a substance similar to the adhesive that mussels use to attach to rocks and ...
Patient swallows dental drill bit during surgery
VÄSTERÅS, Sweden: According to a report to the Swedish health care authorities, a 3 cm-long dental drill bit had to be removed from a female patient’s ...
DT Study Club: High demand for international webinars
LEIPZIG, Germany/NEW YORK, USA: Implantology, root-canal treatment, dental instruments, dental hygiene—the Dental Tribune Study Club offers webinars ...