Publications

Abstract: When a patient presents with congenitally missing teeth, early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning are critical to effective restorative management. Interdental space allocation must be identified to accommodate proper clinical crown proportion(s) through a surgical-prosthetic solution. This article, which presents two case reports describing situations that clinicians may commonly face, demonstrates the management of…

Abstract: Whether it’s a single tooth or multiple teeth, tooth loss has esthetic, functional, and health implications. Replacing multiple teeth can be especially complicated due to the loss of surrounding structures, often making it necessary to use additional procedures—eg, bone grafting—to solve the problems that arise. Read Full Article

The success of implant therapy, particularly in esthetically critical regions of the dentition, is measured by biologic and restorative and functional parameters. The framing of an inconspicuously placed restoration by tissues in harmony with the adjacent periodontium should be the goal of esthetic implant treatment. Full Clinical Article

In 1974, Amsterdam stated that “there may be different ways of treating a disease, but there can be but one correct diagnosis.” This is still true today: Regardless of the scientific and technological advances dentistry has undergone, treatment is still based upon accurate identification of the underlying problem. Read Full Article

Achieving optimal esthetic restorative results associated with anterior extraction and tooth replacement continues to be one of the most challenging endeavors in reconstructive cosmetic dentistry. When implant therapy is the treatment of choice, the margin for error is further decreased dramatically and methods to minimize and/or eliminate the potential for failure must be employed. Read…

A proper diagnosis is of paramount importance in creating a “roadmap” for the multiple treatment options we can offer our patients. The more advanced the problem is, decisions regarding treatment can be fairly simple or quite complicated. The incorporation of numerous techniques often requires the knowledge and ability of several specialists, including the general dentist….

Implant Dentistry has evolved dramatically since it’s inception as an anchor for the fully edentulous patient population. Today, more than ever, implants are being utilized for the partially edentulous patient as segmental or single tooth replacements where long term function and esthetics are of prominent importance. Read Full Article

The osseointegrated implant has become a standard treatment with a high degree of predictability for patients missing one or more teeth. It is especially recommended when the patient has a clear medical history and normal bone levels in both width and height in the edentulous areas. Read Full Article

The success of endodontic treatment is comprised of proper diagnosis and treatment, which is easier to accomplish when the symptoms correlate to the clinical and radiographic findings. It is generally a more predictable treatment on anteriorteeth as opposed to posterior teeth due to the number of canals and their internal configuration. Read Full Article

Treatment modalities in restorative dentistry should be implemented witha solid rationale behind them and support from scientific studies. These principles, in conjunction with clinical experience, candictate when and if a post is required when a tooth has undergone root canal treatment. Read Full Article

Practitioners today are inundated with the latest and greatest of seemingly everything. Dental technology has exploded. Restorative materials and options abound. Every new iteration brings claims that this device, material, or new way of completing a procedure is the best ever, must-have option. Read Full Article

The dental industry continues to aggressively convert to CAD/CAM technology. This is very exciting and promising for clinical and technical dentistry. Restorations that used to take many visits appear to need fewer ones, and the those that were problematic once appear to be easier. Read Full Article

We all search for tools and techniques that will make our practices more productive and reduce our stress. In my practice, one tool that I’ve come to value highly is the Pentamix Automatic Maxing Unit from 3M ESPE. I have one of these machines for each operatory in my practice because I believe that to…

Consistent, predictable, and reproducible procedures in restorative dentistry are expected from our impression materials and techniques. When taking an impression, clinicians must consider the true costs of retakes. Their true cost is calculated not only in the materials used, but also in the extra time involved. Read Full Article

The success of implant therapy, particularly in esthetically critical regions of the dentition, is measured by biologic and restorative and functional parameters. The framing of an inconspicuously placed restoration by tissues in harmony with the adjacent periodontium should be the goal of esthetic implant treatment. Read Full Article

The restoration of endodontically treated teeth was advocated by G.V.Black in 18691 followed by a one-unit post and crown by Richmond in 1878. Engineering principles indicate that structural strength on endodontically treated teeth is decreased by the removal of the roof of the pulp chamber, canal enlargement, and hence loss of integrity. Read Full Article

Implant dentistry is executed with the ultimate goal of replacing missing teeth to restore form and function lost due to caries, gum disease, and trauma to the oralcavity. Placing dental implants should be done very carefully and with considerable planning to avoid adverse outcomes. Read Full Article

The majority of dental practitioners make the decision on how to restore implants after they are already osseointegrated. Sometimes the laboratory technician chooses the type of fixation method that is more convenient once the case is on the bench. For optimal results, this decision should be clearly made at the treatment planning phase (before the…