The trend in dental materials and techniques today is “newer, stronger, better.” Whether discussing porcelain systems, bonding agents, or luting resins, most of the clinical ... more
As it has been stated by Dr. Harold M. Shavell, “Occlusion and morphology are the common denominators of all dentistry.”1 A single tooth or restoration can ... more
Mirror-image twin is a unique phenomenon wherein the features on one identical (i.e., monozygotic) twin’s left side are mirrored on the other twin’s right side. ... more
In his 1862 monograph (Mécanisme de la physionomie humaine. ou, Analyse électro-physiologique de l’expression des passions des arts plastiques.), French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne ... more
Wow… How time flies when you’re truly having fun! It’s so hard for me to believe that this is my 7th issue of the Aesthetics ... more
Introduction Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors present a challenge for both the orthodontic and restorative treating dentists. Often, only two scenarios are discussed: canine substitution ... more
Replacing a full set of teeth with dental implants, especially in the mandible, has been well researched and is often a life-changing treatment for many ... more
Esthetic Dilemma of the Gingival Margin The data is unambiguous; both porcelain and composite resin are biocompatible with the gingiva and well tolerated.1-3 The caveat ... more
Background The exponential growth of digital technology in dentistry is inherently accompanied by a significant expansion of 2D and 3D dental image records. Traditional stone ... more
