Principles of Smile Design Treatment Planning
Introduction When it comes to re-creating a patient’s smile, it is not as simple as placing veneers or crowns on teeth that are whiter and … more
Aesthetic Dentistry
The “Single Tooth” Dilemma
When it comes to aesthetic dentistry, many clinicians would agree that the “Single Central” cases are the ones that can be the most difficult. Trying … more
Resin Infiltration as Treatment for an Anterior Tooth Discoloration of Developmental Origin
Resin infiltration is a technique that has been available as a commercial product since 2010. The procedure consists of etching the tooth with a 15% … more
Aesthetic Crown Lengthening
Introduction With the continued high demand for esthetic dentistry, gingival health is among the first fundamental esthetic objectives during treatment planning. Diseased gingival tissues will … more
Evolving Excellence: Scientific Advances In Dentistry And New Restorative Paths
Introduction In 1964 Bob Dylan shared his famous observation, “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Those words seem to continue to ring true in every facet … more
Developing A System To Eliminate Cementation Failures: A Practical Understanding For Predictable Outcomes
Abstract Cementation has a lengthy history in dentistry, with varied amounts of success along the way. As clinicians, we have seen numerous changes to formulations over … more
Aesthetic Restoration Of Maxillary Lateral Incisors With Direct Composite
Anterior Tooth Anatomy and Matrix Options Freehand sculpting of anterior tooth anatomy using direct composite is challenging for even the most artistically talented clinician. The … more
Low Tech Approach – High Five Results! The Beauty Of The Direct Composite Mock-Up
Esthetics is still one of the key driving forces in dentistry today – whether it is one tooth or an entire mouth. The persona created by … more
Health-Driven Goals With Esthetic Outcomes
Patients often present with the desire to maintain or improve their overall dental health and may state that their only goal is … more
Complex Esthetics: Combining An Implant, “H” Abutment, PMMA Provisionals, And Lithium Disilicate
Introduction The prospect of replacing an anterior tooth with an implant-supported restoration presents both esthetic and clinical challenges for dentists.1,2 These include – but are … more
A Multidisciplinary Approach For The Esthetic Treatment Of Anterior Crown Fracture
Introduction A common form of dental trauma is the fracture of anterior teeth, especially maxillary incisors because of their position in the arch. These types of … more
An Interview With Dr. Galip Gurel
How did you come to put your focus on aesthetic dentistry? Well actually I’m coming from a family, which my father and mother used to … more
Minimally Invasive Smile Rejuvenation
Introduction In today’s high-paced society, people want everything accomplished now. They do not want to wait. Extreme makeovers, which have been featured in the media, … more
The Pictures Really Do Matter
We’ve all heard the cliché, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, but the reality is, they may be worth even more than that. Images … more
The Modern Dental Revolution
Welcome to the new look of Oral Health Journal! This gives us a new fresh look in keeping with the modern age of dentistry. It’s … more
A Multidisciplinary Approach for An Aesthetic Rehabilitation
Abstract Depending on the obstacles that may present, creating a beautiful smile can take on many different scenarios. Moreover, patient demands and the pseudo self-educated … more
Esthetic, Restorative Dental Conference Coming Soon
Sun-soaked vineyard views, world acclaimed wineries, and six of Dentistry’s most distinguished speakers, book your calendars for the Napa Valley Dental Conference presented by Clinical … more
AACD Launches Cosmetic Dentistry Residency Pilot Program
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) will launch a cosmetic dentistry residency pilot program this August with three dental residents, each learning from an … more
Aesthetic Crown and Bridge Restorations Using a Fully Digital Workflow
Introduction: The Digital Revolution in Dentistry Whether or not a clinician is working under the model of an in-house chairside milling solution or a more … more
Pixels and Pictures: Photography 2018
As soon as I figure out how to use my iPhone, Apple releases the next generation. With the new one, I found out I couldn’t … more