The most common full coverage appliance employed in a restorative practice is the full coverage, hard appliance, built and adjusted in centric relation. Most dentists can agree that in all procedures, it’s important to remain conservative and not waste any … Read more
241 days ago by Mark Fleming 0
Placement of the margin supragingival, equigingival or subgingival is a decision that must be based on the situation. Some restorative situations require placement of a subgingival margin while others can be highly esthetic with a margin at or above tissue. … Read more
248 days ago by Mark Fleming 0
One of the most common procedures in the dental practice is the preparation of teeth for full crown restorations. As common as it is, a step in this procedure that many dentists get hung up on is where to finish … Read more
259 days ago by Mark Fleming 1
The topic of dental adhesives has consistently complicated the world of dentistry for quite some time. Newer generations of both self-etch and total-etch systems, with the intent of simplifying the process, has actually added a little more confusion. When compared … Read more
266 days ago by Mark Fleming 6
The loss of an anterior tooth quickly creates an esthetic dilemma with the soft tissues. In restorative dentistry it’s critical to be able to deal with that scenario to minimize the immediate and long-term effects of the loss of an … Read more
270 days ago by Mark Fleming 3
Root banking is not a very common procedure when treating patients that have lost an anterior tooth. In a really esthetically-concerned patient, it’s a great treatment option as long as the patient has a biologically healthy root and they don’t … Read more
273 days ago by Mark Fleming 4
A single plan that creates a beautiful smile for everyone simply does not exist. When treating patients for esthetics, you have to individualize your treatment plan so it caters to your patient’s face. Taking into account facial proportion and profile … Read more
277 days ago by Mark Fleming 0
Failure of adhesive dentistry due to bond degradation is a primary concern for all restorative dentists. Understanding the reasons and processes that cause and exacerbate this degradation can lead a clinician to better decisions regarding materials and techniques. Unlike bonding … Read more
290 days ago by Mark Fleming 1
Papillae have been an intense area of focus of dental researchers for decades. Black triangles create fear in restorative dentists because most of us have not been taught why periodontium reacts the way it does. Understanding the biology and applying … Read more
296 days ago by Mark Fleming 0
The treatment planning of a teen patient who has lost an anterior tooth can present restorative dentists with the dilemma of immediate esthetics against the need to wait for definitive therapy. This scenario is extremely common – in fact, most … Read more
302 days ago by Mark Fleming 4
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