General Practice

For many years, PFM crowns and bridgework have been the backbone of prosthodontic dentistry all over the world. While having its limitations and problems, it has been a reliable way to restore our patient’s teeth for decades. About 12 years ago, with the advent of more modern CAD/CAM systems, and patient’s desire to get metal-free … Read more

For those of us that take care of children all of the time, most of the time, or some of the time, we know that we must have good behavioral management skills as well as good technical dental skills. When it comes to kids in our practice, there is no doubt that we can have … Read more

Introduction Implant placement in the posterior atrophic maxilla is a challenge. Bone augmentation (sinus floor elevation) is indicated very often.1 When the sub-antral residual bone height is very limited, the open sinus-lift surgery – lateral window-Caldwell-Luc antrostomy is the conventional therapy used by most dentists.2 This is a traumatic invasive surgery with several postoperative complications … Read more

Published reports in the 1960s investigated reported increases in upper respiratory tract infections in dentists from airborne splashes, spatter, and aerosols generated during use of high-speed handpieces. Later studies also indicated a higher incidence of colds in dental hygienists who did not routinely wear masks during patient care. Despite demonstrations of occupational risk from airborne … Read more

It seems that the pendulum has swung back to conservatism when it comes to veneer preparations. Back in 1987 when I restored my first veneer case it was a no-prep case.1 That was the standard back then. Some minor modifications to the enamel were the order of the day for most veneer cases. We even … Read more

In the many years since the 1985 CEREC introduction led by Dr. Werner Mormann, we have seen digital dentistry grow. Digital dentistry allows for the utilization of technology and material advances to provide exceptional dental care, a diversified treatment philosophy, reduced patient visits and increased case acceptance that enhances the economics of a dental office. … Read more