October 2019
INTERVIEW Trends in All-Ceramic Material Options Dr. Kenneth A. Malament candidly shares his professional expertise and candid perspectives related to all-ceramic dental
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
The Ethical Responsibilities of Dental Associations
Dentistry comprises many specialized professional associations. Each has its own mission and distinctive responsibilities to its members, the larger professional dental community, and
Implants
Management of Retrograde Peri-implantitis: The Minimally Invasive Tunnel Approach
INTRODUCTION Retrograde peri-implantitis, also referred to as an implant periapical lesion, can be described as a radiographic lesion around the apical portion of
Restorative
Leveraging the ABCs of Composites: Adhesion, Bulk-Filling, and Curing
INTRODUCTION The most common restorative procedure today is the placement of a direct resin-based composite. As you talk to colleagues, take any continuing
Endodontics
Clinical Applications of Apex Locator Technology
INTRODUCTION Technology has affected most aspects of our lives. Homes are smart, cars can drive themselves, and cell phones are more powerful than
Implants
Improving Implant Survival by Implementing the Use of an Electric Toothbrush
Dental implants have become a mainstay in the prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous and partially edentulous patients.1,2 In spite of ongoing improvements in materials,
Restorative
Material Options for Class II Composite Restorations: Varied Clinical Parameters Require Different Techniques
INTRODUCTION This article will explore different approaches to the restoration of a Class II cavity preparation based on clinical parameters and discuss techniques
Aesthetics
Missing Lateral Incisor Agenesis: Aesthetic Challenges With Cuspids in the Lateral Positions
INTRODUCTION Encountering a patient who has been treated orthodontically to rectify the absence of the maxillary lateral incisors presents a unique aesthetic and
Dental Materials
Transforming Direct Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry
INTRODUCTION Since the advent of original resin-based composites developed in the 1960s, the ability to match adjacent tooth structure has been of utmost
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Modern Cavity Preparations
INTRODUCTION Around 1896, Dr. G.V. Black published a standardized set of cavity preparations for amalgam. Gold preparations of the day were a slight
