Prosthodontics

It has been reported in several published articles that prosthodontic success is contingent on patient cooperation both during treatment and after care. As dentists we all know that one of the most difficult procedures is trying to make an impression on the edentulous patient. Some patients have extremely strong muscles and we are fighting to … Read more

Dental implants have become widely accepted for the replacement of missing teeth due to their high success rates. Conventional multistage approaches to implant reconstruction have contributed to professional’s acceptance of implant dentistry as a treatment option, perhaps the treatment of choice. New innovation procedures often enable clinicians to achieve function and aesthetics in shorter treatment … Read more

Dentistry has always been at the wavefront of new technology. Advances in dental care have rapidly been assimilated from inception to reality throughout the history of the profession. From air rotors to x-ray’s, the rapidity of these advances has not slowed. Dental implants have been an advantage for the general public and profession alike. Integrating … Read more

Accurate prosthodontic impressions with minimal soft tissue manipulation are essential for the successful and predictable creation of a prosthesis. A new impression technique has been developed with accurate and detailed results and no soft tissue manipulation. Prosthodontic impressions can prove frustrating for both the clinician and patient. The patient may develop anxiety and fear from … Read more

Full arch reconstruction can be a challenging clinical endeavor. Following an orderly protocol, with the end results in mind, can create predictable functional, durable and esthetic results for our patients. A case is presented demonstrating the clinical steps involved in a full arch rehabilitation, along with the use of a bite registration appliance to assist … Read more

Patients with a severely resorbed edentulous mandible often suffer from problems with the lower denture. These problems include: insufficient retention of the lower denture, intolerance to loading by the mucosa, pain, difficulties with eating and speech, loss of soft-tissue support, and altered facial appearance. These problems are a challenge for the prosthodontist and surgeon. Dental … Read more

Treatment planning for any complex case requires the clinician to be diligent in carrying out the clinical examination in order to arrive at a proper diagnosis. The blueprint which develops from this exercise must consider factors beyond the oral cavity, factors such as medical problems, time and cost. If these steps are performed haphazardly, the … Read more

Here I am standing in line at Gallerie Lafayette, one of the largest department stores in Paris, standing in a line that winds endlessly around the exterior of the Louis Vuitton department. I was honouring a birthday promise to my wife, which, included a trip to her favourite city on earth. And of course to … Read more

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are a serious concern in women’s oral health and a clinical challenge to dental professionals. Each of these eating disorders presents with unique patterns of psychological, medical, and dental characteristics. Appropriate dental treatment is based on the multidisciplinary facets of these conditions. The dental … Read more