Dominic Laverty

Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF), Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital

The use of indirect resin composite restorations in the management of localized anterior tooth wear: a clinical update part 2

Given that the tooth structure in most tooth wear cases is already compromised, emphasis should be placed on minimally invasive preparations to optimize the mechanical, biologic and aesthetic success...

The use of direct resin composite restorations in the management of localized anterior tooth wear: A clinical update part 1

A thorough history and examination, including appropriate investigations, should be carried out before considering treatment. Emphasis should be on identifying the aetiological factors involved in the...

Immediate dentures part 2: denture construction

The jaw registration procedure may vary depending on whether it is decided to conform to the patient's current OVD or to re-organize the occlusion. In general, conforming to the current OVD is less...

Immediate dentures part 1: assessment and treatment planning

All patients should have a thorough history, clinical examination and any relevant investigations carried out in order to attain a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. The formulated diagnoses and...