Implants
The application of occlusion in clinical practice part 3: practical application of the essential concepts in clinical occlusion
The conformative approach to the restorative rehabilitation of a dentition would involve the provision of restorations to any of the affected teeth at...
A review of additive manufacturing in conservative dentistry and endodontics part 1: basic principles
An extensive electronic search was performed of articles on PubMed from 1990 to 2017. Key words such as ‘Additive printing’, ‘3D-bioprinting’, ‘CAD...
Management of the extraction socket and alveolar ridge preservation
Dental practitioners will be aware that, following extraction, the alveolar ridge undergoes significant changes. The biological processes and...
‘Selfies’ − an effective communication aid to solve periodontal and implant diseases
Many people are now emotionally attached to their various mobile devices. Many are addicted to their smartphones. Some suffer ‘nomobophobia’, meaning...
Referring to the on-call oral and maxillofacial surgery team – what, when and how to refer emergency conditions
For patients who seek care for post-operative discomfort, a thorough history will direct the clinician toward the source of pain. Prolonged pain...
Immediate natural tooth bridges
The cases described in this paper illustrate the different types of retainer that can be used with immediate natural tooth bridges: silanated glass...
Chronic idiopathic pain following implant placement in the anterior maxilla: a case series
Referrals relating to pain associated with dental implants presenting to the Leeds Dental Institute via the Restorative and Oral Medicine departments...
Orthodontic/restorative interface part 2
A large number of factors will influence the treatment planning process and final treatment decision. These include patient factors, dental factors,...
Oral rehabilitation of a patient suffering mal-union of a fractured mandible
A 62-year-old female patient presented with failing maxillary- and mandibular-fixed bridgework that prevented her from eating solid foods or smiling...
Prognostication in periodontics – science or art?
Periodontitis is a common condition affecting about half the adult population to some degree, with about 10% of the population suffering from a more...
Endodontics or implants?
When considering patients' perceptions, clinicians look at oral health impact profile scores (OHIP). The lower the score, the better the perceived...
Trigeminal nerve injuries related to restorative treatment
Prevention and management of trigeminal nerve injuries related to:.