Anomalies dentaires chez un enfant atteint d’un Neuroblastome
Introduction Le neuroblastome est une tumeur dérivant du système nerveux périphérique, se développant à partir des cellules embryonnaires de la crête neurale.1,2 Selon une étude … more
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Incorporating Glass Ionomers into Everyday Dental Practice
Introduction General dentists in private practice place numerous direct tooth colored resin restorations because of patient demand for more aesthetically pleasing restorations. In other instances, … more
Bioactive Dentistry with Giomers
In years past, traditional restorative care relied on treating damaged and decayed teeth with aggressive preparation to place a strong, firm restoration. The emphasis was … more
Proactive Intervention Dentistry Using Silver Diamine Fluoride to Arrest Dental Caries
My dental world was rocked upon reading the article by Horst et al in the January 2016 California Dental Association Journal.1 It became the launching … more
Glass Ionomers: Why, Where and How
Composite resin is a suitable restorative material to restore an existing failed restoration, however it is unsuitable to restore a carious lesion due to the … more
Bioactivity In Restorative Dentistry: A User’s Guide
Introduction The word “bioactivity” is one of the latest buzzwords in the dentistry. It is highlighted as a feature in many restorative products with different … more
What To Do When The Evidence Is Lacking?
Introduction You may recall the media storm in 2016 that was precipitated by a report by Jeff Donn from the Associated Press. He wrote there … more
Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Tools in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease
Introduction The most common chronic inflammatory conditions worldwide and collectively the most common diseases known to mankind, are inflammatory periodontal diseases.1 Periodontal diseases include gingivitis, … more
Colgate Releases Electronic Toothbrush with Oral Health Tracking, Feedback
Colgate, a global leader in oral care, is committed to improving the way people brush their teeth. With the launch tomorrow in the US on … more
Australian Medical Association Pushes Sugar Tax, Comparing to Tobacco
Peak health bodies and public health experts have supported calls from the Australian Medical Association to introduce a sugar tax, despite fierce opposition from food … more
A Review of Implant Screw Fractures: Their Causes and Methods of Retrieval
Figure 1 Figure 2 Dental implants have been the treatment solutions for replacing missing teeth for many years. Their use has been well documented and … more
Clinicians Guide for Post-Extraction Preservation of the Alveolar Socket: A Review
Introduction Extractions & Ridge Atrophy Alveolar ridge atrophy and morphological changes subsequent to exodontia have been extensively investigated and the pathophysiology is now well understood.1 … more
Feldspathic Porcelain Veneers: Teamwork Between Prosthodontist and Orthodontist
Communication amongst clinicians in interdisciplinary cases is crucial for proper orchestration and execution of procedures. Careful diagnosis and treatment planning is required for successful outcome.The … more
Today’s Dental Implant Therapy: Digital Technology & Restorative Innovations
Dental implant therapy has advanced remarkably in the last decade with new innovations on both surgical and prosthetic fronts. New techniques, materials, and modalities have … more
Digital Solution For The Dental Practice: Making a Lasting “Digital” Impression
What Is Digital Solution and Why Should I Integrate It Into My Dental Practice? The need to implement a digital solution in today’s age has … more
Er,Cr:YSGG 2780nm and Diode 940nm Laser-Assisted Treatment of Apical External Resorption with Endodontic Complication in Maxillary Lateral Incisor, Deemed to be Hopeless
Abstract Treatment of external resorption lesions, even without communication with the root canal space, has historically and continues to present challenging situations for general practitioners diagnosing these cases, … more
Gingival Grafting: A Novel Approach To Single Stage Augmentation For Root Coverage
Abstract The existence and preservation of attached keratinized gingiva around natural teeth and dental implants plays an important role in periodontal1 and peri-implant health.46,47 This paper describes a … more
The Dental Hygiene Periodontal Residency Program: A Novel Program Developing Future Leaders of Tomorrow
Dentistry in the VUCA World It is clear that these are turbulent times. From geopolitical instability, threats of war and terrorism, shifting political alliances to … more
Soft Tissue Grafting To Improve Aesthetics, To Reduce Dentinal Hypersensitivity, To Improve The Prognosis Of Compromised Teeth And To Augment Edentulous Ridges Prior To The Placement Of Implants
Introduction Over the past two decades, surgeons have shown an increased interest in mucogingival procedures to rehabilitate soft tissues around both teeth and implants, in … more
Effectiveness of Implant Therapy Analyzed in a Swedish Population: Prevalence of Peri-implantitis
I have been placing and restoring dental implants for over 25 years and was intrigued by an article by J. Derks et al. “Effectiveness of Implant … more