ABSTRACT In modern culture, a beautiful smile is often considered a sign of intelligence, wealth, and success. Besides the position and shape of the teeth, some significant factors of a beautiful smile are the characteristics of the gingival tissue. A gummy smile has more than 2 mm of exposed gingiva and is a common cause … Read more
“Working with children and individuals with disabilities gives you entry into an authenticity that working with an adult population can’t give you. Individuals with disabilities seldom wear a mask. What you see is what you get. I call it the entryway to the divine.” 1 Providing regular care to people living with disabilities is a challenge … Read more
The demand for 3D printing in dentistry has led to remarkable technological developments, making it a more accessible solution for dentists. According to Dental Tribune, between 2023 and 2035, 3D printing in dentistry is expected to grow an average of 12.6% per year over the 12-year period. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process in … Read more
In dentistry, zirconia restorations are the most frequently used indirect restorative material. In contrast to glass ceramics, this material can be bonded to the tooth structure using a conventional cement (e.g., resin-modified glass ionomer) if adequate retention and resistance forms are present. The material can be bonded to the tooth structure if these elements are … Read more
As it has been stated by Dr. Harold M. Shavell, “Occlusion and morphology are the common denominators of all dentistry.”1 A single tooth or restoration can profoundly affect a patient’s function and comfort if it is not properly integrated into the patient’s natural occlusal function. It is unfortunate that “modern” dentistry has such a “conformative” approach … Read more
The loss of a tooth can be a stressful event for any individual. Upon learning that a tooth in the esthetic zone has been lost, or is going to be extracted, a patient’s immediate statement is almost always: “I don’t want to lose a tooth!” followed by the question: If that’s going to happen, how do … Read more
Aesthetic dentists today have the unique opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of our patients’ lives. By restoring form and function to the stomatognathic system, we are able to improve a patient’s masticatory function, their appearance, and ultimately their self esteem. Various environmental and genetic factors can affect the airway, skeletal development, enamel formation, occlusion, … Read more
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The dentist can use several techniques to esthetically and conservatively restore anterior teeth using resin composite. It is up to the dentist to use a technique, or combination of techniques, to fully exploit the potential of resin composite to produce restorations that seamlessly blend into natural tooth structure. ABSTRACT Direct resin composites have … Read more
Although CAD/CAM technology is not new to our profession, its widespread use is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception among dental professionals. However, adopting a fully digital workflow in the dental practice can be quite challenging for those new to it. As with any learning experience, leaving behind the old ways and incorporating … Read more
Happy Spring everyone. What an amazing winter we’ve enjoyed in Manitoba! I hope you’ve all enjoyed the same. I want to thank Dr. Adamo Notorantonio (@ADAMOELVIS) for his front-page artistic photo and all the other contributing authors. As everyone knows, the CDCP will be fully rolled out in May 2024. As far as I have … Read more