The tissue that surrounds implants is known as peri-implant tissue and is comprised of soft (mucosa) and hard (bone) tissues. The peri-implant soft...

“Why is it that teeth decay? You don‧t always have to go to the doctor‧s to have holes in your arm stopped up do you? It‧s a flaw in the design.”
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The timeline,1 incorporating Figures 1–3, illustrates the rich history of modernizing technology and ergonomic designs incorporated into the dental...

As discussed in part 1, primary haemostasis is achieved by a platelet plug occluding the wound after blood vessel damage, and is mediated by...

Readers will remember materials which they have purchased, used once and confined to the back of the practice storage cupboard. Reasons for discarding...

There is a variety of dental implant systems available in the market worldwide, but only a few brands with an ADA seal of approval. Among these are...

Table 1 summarizes the anatomical features that need recording dependent upon the prosthesis to be constructed, their clinical relevance and...

The aims of treatment are to remove sources of infection or pain, restore aesthetics and protect posterior teeth from wear.6,7 Patients present with...

It 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...

The cases used in this publication illustrate the challenges present when dealing with failing indirect restorations. Management should always include...

Dental ceramics and resin composite are the most commonly used restorative material in aesthetic dentistry. Advances in bonding technology, and the...

Patients who suffer with an exaggerated gag reflex may be managed in one of two ways:.