Treatment Planning for Patients with Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is a common clinical challenge encountered in restorative dentistry. Whether the patient is missing a single tooth or has multiple edentulous areas, the dentist must formulate a comprehensive treatment plan that restores oral function, aesthetics, comfort, and long-term oral health. Modern dentistry offers an evolving array of treatment options—ranging from minimally invasive adhesive […]
Posterior Crowns: Principles, Preparations, and Material Selection
Restoration of posterior teeth presents a unique challenge to the clinician. Posterior teeth endure high occlusal loads, commonly suffer large structural defects from caries and fractures, and often require rehabilitation after endodontic treatment. As a result, indirect restorations—particularly crowns—play a critical role in restoring function, strength, and longevity. Indications for Posterior Crowns Posterior crowns are […]
Anterior Post and Core Crowns
Restoring a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment presents unique clinical challenges. Anterior teeth, in particular, often suffer extensive loss of coronal tooth structure due to caries, trauma, previous restorations, or endodontic access preparations. When insufficient coronal dentin remains to retain a crown, the clinician may need to use a post-and-core system to provide […]
Anterior Crowns: Preparation, Materials, and Management
Anterior crowns remain an important component of fixed prosthodontics, combining aesthetic requirements with mechanical function in an area of the mouth where appearance is of primary concern. The successful use of anterior crowns requires a detailed understanding of material selection, biological considerations, technical procedures, and common clinical difficulties. Pre-operative Considerations Oral Hygiene and Disease Control […]
Tooth Whitening: Principles, Techniques, Safety
Tooth whitening—also known as tooth bleaching—has become one of the most requested aesthetic dental procedures worldwide. Fueled by growing demand for brighter smiles and supported by decades of research demonstrating its safety and effectiveness, bleaching is now a staple treatment in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Despite its popularity, however, whitening is often misunderstood. Patients may […]
Tooth Wear and Tooth Surface Loss
Tooth wear, also known as tooth surface loss (TSL), is a topic that affects almost every adult to some degree. While minor wear is a natural part of aging, excessive or pathological wear can lead to sensitivity, poor aesthetics, difficulty eating, and major restorative problems if left untreated. In recent years, tooth wear has attracted […]