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Comprehensive Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Implant Placement

Comprehensive Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Implant Placement

Postextraction alveolar ridge shrinking may compromise the patient's oral health, but bone and epithelial grafting can help ensure long-term implant success.

| 1 week ago
Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations
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Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations

Use these five techniques to help prevent the potentially high levels of composite polymerization stress when filling Class II cavities.

| 4 weeks ago
Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

In part four of Dr. Jason Smithson's series on rubber dams, clamp options, floss ties, and Teflon tape take center stage.

| 4 months ago
Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns
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Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns

In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Bonk provides a comprehensive guide to recementing crowns that will eliminate frustrations.

| 5 months ago
Removing Provisionals for Anterior Teeth Restoration

Removing Provisionals for Anterior Teeth Restoration

Enhance your approach to anterior teeth restoration with this comprehensive guide. Dr. Ledger provides practical and reliable techniques for predictable...

| 8 months ago
Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options

Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options

Dr. Mitrani offers insight on surgical and orthodontic treatment in dentogingival discrepancies in this article.

| 8 months ago
How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

How Mobile Dentistry is Closing Care Barriers (and How You Can Help)

Mobile dentistry closes healthcare gaps by serving underserved communities. Opening clinics is more affordable than most practitioners expect. Learn more...

| 9 months ago
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength

Dr. Doug Benting discusses the cooling rate that occurs after the sintering process and how it affects the flexural strength of zirconia restorations.

| 9 months ago
5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.

| 10 months ago
Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement

Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement

Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.

| 10 months ago
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
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Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough

Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.

| 11 months ago
Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit put these...

| 11 months ago