Denture adhesives can be considered in two broad groups:
The first group includes creams, pastes and powders that are applied to the fitting surface of the denture. The adhesives adsorb water and...

The consequences associated with implants placed in a sub-optimal position are particularly severe in the aesthetic zone and can be further complicated when the individual has a thin and scalloped...

Periodontal and endodontic diseases are both of bacterial origin. It is the formation of a biofilm (aggregation of micro-organisms in an extracellular matrix attached to a solid surface) that...

The peri-implant mucosa provides an important biological barrier which protects the rigid fixation of the implant to the bone from factors released from plaque and the oral environment. This soft...

Following placement and restoration of any implant-supported prosthesis, patients should be enrolled on a supportive maintenance programme of regular reviews. The aim of this programme is to prevent...

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...

In writing, words consist of spelling letters known as graphemes. However, as speech is the expression of spoken word by articulating sounds, in phonology words are considered to consist of speech...

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...

There are two subtypes of fibrous dysplasia in the literature:.

The impact of the loss of tooth tissue on the strength of that which remains can be significant. Vale in 1956 was one of the first investigators to describe the weakening of the tooth resultant from...

Randomized Clinical Controlled Trials (RCCTs) have been considered to be the ‘gold standard’ for assessment of the clinical performance of restorations by Brocklehurst and Hoare,5 these workers adding...

The mechanism behind the situation of the last tooth in the arch syndrome is that the tooth being prepared had previously acted as a posterior fulcrum when the patient occluded, initiating a slide to...

An understanding of the aetiology of tooth discoloration is paramount for successful management as brown/yellow lesions call for different treatment options compared to white lesions..

As posterior composites require specialized skills and are demanding in terms of clinical time,4 this paper aims to provide an update of the latest evidence-based protocols that will enable the...

It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the...