Mrs. Jones and her husband presented to my Prosthodontic Specialty clinic for an additional opinion regarding her treatment options to improve her existing oral condition. After conducting an interview with Mrs. Jones and completing a comprehensive clinical examination, along with diagnostic records, I presented three potential treatment plans. The advantages and disadvantages, risks and benefits … Read more
There are many genetic conditions that may affect an individual and result in discoloured or malformed teeth. Gene changes that affect dentin and enamel formation are being defined scientifically and we now know more about these inherited disorders. Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) is one group of disorders that affects the formation of enamel covering the teeth. … Read more
Advances in technology have created a society that has come to expect immediacy in all things including dentistry. This, combined with an ongoing aesthetic focus, is what has forced dentistry to continue refining the field of implantology, and propelling clinicians toward more immediate options. In 2003, Kan et al.1 published favourable results of a one-year … Read more
According to the World Health Organization in 2008, six to 10 percent of the world’s population is estimated to be edentulous.1 Close to 40 million people in the Western world, and 250 million people in Asia, are estimated to be fully edentulous. The Quality of Life studies in the scientific literature highlighted the compromises with … Read more
Crown and bridge impressions can either be described as an all-in-one impression or a two-step impression technique. The most commonly used impression technique, as seen in our dental laboratories, is the all-in-one, which utilizes a full or dual-arch impression tray, with a combination of heavy body tray material and a flowable wash (Fig. 1). A … Read more
One of the primary purposes of the human dental pulp is dentin formation. If the pulp undergoes pathological changes such as inflammation due to carious exposure, normal dentin and root growth can be disrupted. Traditional treatment for carious exposed pulps has been root canal treatment because direct pulp capping, partial or full pulpotomy in such … Read more
The American Association of Endodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology and the American College of Prosthodontists co-host symposium July 19-20, 2014 “How can I save my tooth?” is one of the most significant questions a patient can ask. In an unprecedented move, the American Association of Endodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology and the American … Read more
Gerald A. Niznick DMD, MSD, president and founder of Implant Direct, announced his retirement effective November 30, 2013. Dr. Niznick is succeeded by Tom Stratton as President of Implant Direct. Dr. Niznick has a 32-year successful history in the dental implant industry. He started his first implant venture as Core-Vent Corporation in 1982 which after … Read more
Heraeus Kulzer is Official Whitening Fundraising Partner of “Give Back a Smile” Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, has a long tradition of giving back to the community. One of the benefits of this tradition is that it affords the company an opportunity to work and partner with some extremely talented and … Read more
ABSTRACTUltra Fine Grain (UFG) titanium is a new improved form of the old classic Commercially Pure (CP) implantable titanium we as dentists are familiar with. It is produced through a process known as Severe Plastic Deformation. This novel patented process, positively impacts the structural strength of titanium by reducing the grain dimensions to nanometer size. … Read more
Something has gone wrong during a dental procedure, now what? There has been a great deal of confusion with regard to what a dentist is required to disclose, when, and to whom. Legislation, the common law and a dentist’s own professional obligations all give rise to obligations to disclose adverse events in certain circumstances. Dentists … Read more
In the first two weeks of August 2013, a considerable amount of media hype was devoted to the exploits of Tung Sheng (David) Wu performing dentistry without a licence. According to various reports this so called rogue dentist had been “practicing” dentistry in the Burnaby/Richmond area of BC as far back as the 1990s. Seemingly … Read more
RESIDUAL RIDGE RESORPTION OF THE POSTERIOR MAXILLANon-restorable carious lesions, periodontally compromised alveolar support or fractured roots result in the extraction of the natural dentition. Once the loss of the natural dentition occurs, the lack of occlusal forces transferred to the alveolar bone, activates a series of bone remodeling processes that cause pressure threshold-regulated bone atrophy … Read more
Due to the availability of a large number of luting agents (dental cements) proper selection can be a daunting task and is usually based on a practitioner’s reliance on experience and preference and less on in depth knowledge of materials that are used for the restoration and luting agent properties. This review aims at presenting … Read more
Since the beginning of modern day endodontics, there have been numerous concepts, strategies, and techniques for preparing canals. Over the decades, a staggering array of files has emerged for negotiating and shaping canals. In spite of the design of the file, the number of instruments required, and the surprising multitude of techniques advocated, endodontic treatment … Read more
Successful endodontic treatment depends upon maximal debridement and disinfection of the entire root canal system. The root canal system must be shaped to a convenience form that permits adequate cleaning and disinfection by elimination of microbes.1 The literature is clear that as much as 35 percent or more of the root canal system remains untouched … Read more
21st Annual Scientific Meeting September 25th – 28th, 2013 Vancouver Renaissance Harbourside Hotel Vancouver, British Columbia Register Today, Members and Non Members Welcome! Wednesday, September 25 Dr. Clarkwill present creative solutions to overcome the major clinical impediments to modern resin dentistry. This hands on course will include the introduction of the “Injection Molding” composite placement technique with the … Read more
Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry & Prosthodontics 21st Annual Scientific Meeting Vancouver Renaissance Harbourside HotelVancouver, British ColumbiaSeptember 25th – 28th, 2013Members and Non Members Welcome! Plus join us for our social events to experience “The Best of Vancouver” Register Today at: www.cardp.ca Host Hotel: Vancouver Renaissance Harbourside Hotel 1128 West Hastings Street , Vancouver, BC V6E … Read more
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