Since its invention in 1960, the laser has found a wide range of applications in medicine. It took more than 25 years to see the first dental laser, with very limited use, in our office. Since then, various types of lasers for dental treatments (Nd YAG, CO2, Diode, Er,Cr:YSGG and ErYAG) have been developed and … Read more
The presence of cosmetic dentistry in the public eye has never been greater. Dramatic examples of the life changing effects of improving a smile can be seen during prime time television, in magazines and newspapers. The public is becoming more and more aware that beautiful smiles are not just for the rich and famous, but … Read more
ABSTRACT As patient’s esthetic demands increase, dentists face the difficult challenge of replacing missing teeth with maximum esthetics without compromising overall function and health. When a fixed partial denture is the right choice, the ovate pontic is the best esthetic option. Dentists as far back as the 1930’s describe the ovate pontic as an esthetic-type … Read more
The bonded porcelain veneer restoration (BPVR) has undergone a dramatic transition over the past two decades. It was initially introduced as a conservative alternative to a complete coverage porcelain crown. This is because instead of achieving retention from a circumferential tooth preparation, it comes from micro-mechanical resin tags. The lifelike esthetics of modern ceramic materials, … Read more