Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration
In the final article of this series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the step-by-step process of doing the restoration with direct...
Jason Smithson | 10 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges
In the second of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the special challenges you can encounter in providing treatment for...
Jason Smithson | 11 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology
In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.
Jason Smithson | 11 months ago ›
Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay
Dr. Jason Smithson writes about an under-examined part of doing composite restorations—the finishing protocol—and outlines three components of a successful process.
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Management of Uncomplicated Crown Fractures in the Permanent Dentition
With crown fractures and luxation of the permanent dentition the most common injuries, a busy dental office must know how to manage uncomplicated crown...
Jason Smithson | 2 years ago ›
Ultra-Conservative Management of the Discolored Tooth
Explore a more modern, minimally invasive approach to the discolored non-vital teeth using the 'Modified Walking Bleach' approach.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
Finishing Anterior Composite: How to Recreate Natural Enamel Morphology and Texture
Learn step-by-step how to finish and polish anterior composite restorations to look like natural tooth enamel.
Jason Smithson | 4 years ago ›
Form Follows Function: A Guide to Creating Highly Esthetic, Adjustment-Free Class 1 Restorations
What can dentists learn from architecture? Learn how the concept of form and function can be used to create esthetic restorations.
Jason Smithson | 4 years ago ›