Composite Restorations

A waste of research?

RCCTs have been described by Brocklehurst and Hoare,9 as ‘the only research design that can demonstrate causality, that is, that an intervention...

Vital pulp therapy: the past, present and future

Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is a biologically based concept that aims to preserve all or part of the pulp that has been compromised by caries or trauma.

A non-invasive treatment option in solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome

An 8-year-old male presented at the paediatric dental clinic following referral from their general dental practitioner (GDP) with one maxillary...

The management of the migration of maxillary incisors

The aetiology of the migration of teeth is often multifactorial, but the main aetiological factor has to be diagnosed before a treatment plan can be...

The versatility of flowable composites. Part 2: clinical uses

Different clinical situations demand specific materials to produce the desired results. Versatile materials, such as flowable composites with their...

Managing compromised first permanent molars in children: minimally invasive treatment protocols for practitioners

A survey in the United Arab Emirates among GDPs and specialists in paediatric dentistry found that almost 85% of them believed in restoring rather...

Presentation and management of mandibular anterior tooth wear

Various patterns of tooth wear are observed on lower anterior teeth and the cause is often multifactorial. Loss of vertical crown height is typically...

Management of molar–incisor hypomineralization and hypodontia in monozygotic twins: a case report

MIH studies indicate its multifactorial nature, involving genetic and environmental factors.1 Some risk factors for MIH development include urinary...

Clinical Tips to Improve the Restorative Management of Hypodontia: Part 2

Clinical challenges that need to be addressed when managing patients with hypodontia include:.

A Spot of Bother: Orthodontic-associated White Spot Lesions

First, any patient commencing fixed orthodontic appliance treatment must have an up-to-date assessment with their dentist, with excellent oral hygiene...