The ability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to produce precise, detailed images of the underlying anatomy ensures accurate treatment planning and chairside decision making. The emergence of smaller, more compact CBCT systems is…

Tooth whitening is frequently requested by all types of patients, regardless of the status of their oral health. Before considering any over-the-counter (OTC) products or starting any professional treatments, a thorough examination is…

Periodontal and peri-implant involvement has been de­scribed as microbially associated, host-mediated inflammation resulting in loss of attachment.1 Biofilm accumulates interproximally, increasing the pathogenic potential of the bacterial…

Patients sometimes present to the dental office with a complaint of sensitive gingiva or oral mucosa. While dentists are aware that this is not a physiological presentation, underlying causes should be investigated. Patients with such a…

Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common patient complaint, with a widely fluctuating prevalence rate — ranging from 4% to 57% of the population. The potential causes of such sensitivity are also varied. To support clinicians in helping their…

In George Orwell’s satirical Animal Farm utopia, it was said that “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

The rapid-fire evolution of digital dentistry is showing no signs of slowing. In fact, the pace may be accelerating as more clinicians embrace in-house milling technologies that allow the design and delivery of crowns and other prostheses…

Like all cutting-edge technologies, three-dimensional (3D) printing is evolving rapidly thanks to ongoing advances in printers, software, and especially the resins used in what’s known as additive manufacturing.

Whether contemplating its use in periodontal and dental implant therapy or another area of practice, clinicians who are thinking of adopting cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are cautioned to view this modality as an adjunct to…

Digital design and fabrication are ubiquitous in modern dental practice.