Peter J Nixon
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK
Computerized tomography, stereolithography and dental implants in the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients
Mital PatelRecent advances in CT have seen the development of Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scanners. These are increasingly being used in imaging of the head and neck to create axial, coronal, sagittal and 3-Dimensional...
Internal and external root resorption: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment options
Zaid Al-MomaniThe result of this process is loss of hard dental tissues (ie cementum and dentine) by dentinoclastic cell action. The function of dentinoclasts is controlled by various activating and preventing...
Layering composites for ultimate aesthetics in direct restorations
Hannah P BeddisComposite can potentially be used for a variety of restorations, in anterior and posterior teeth. Wear and strength properties of the material are now adequate for acceptable longevity of...
The ovate pontic for fixed bridgework
Matthew J GahanIt is clear from the dental literature that plaque is the major risk factor in the development of caries and periodontal disease.2,3 A fixed prosthesis has the potential to increase plaque...