Lingual Orthodontics – The Renaissance
The Second ComingAfter 30 years in relative obscurity, lingual orthodontics is finally coming into its own. New technologies have swept through the specialty, bringing changes … more
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Restorations in the Primary Dentition and the Consequences of Inadequate Treatment Planning
Oftentimes, dentists find themselves answering a long list of questions from parents regarding the treatment of their child’s primary teeth. The one question that seems … more
High Performance Athletes = High Performance Caries
Just the other day in my office, I saw a 14-year-old patient for his recall exam. I have been seeing him since he was five … more
Assessment and Management of Complex Traumatic Dento-Alveolar Injuries
The phone rings late on a weekday evening at the end of summer. A 15-year-old boy has injured himself riding a skateboard. His face covered … more
Arteriovenous Malformation of the Left Maxillary Sinus: Case Report
rteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular lesions, especially in the maxillary sinus. Congenital AVMs are generally asymptomatic and remain quiescent until puberty. They are thought … more
The Single Compromised Tooth – Where Are We Going?
The two main principal treatment-planning preferences for a single diseased tooth are endodontic treatment coupled with coronal restoration, and extraction with an implant. The issue … more