Restorative Dentistry
A 5-year observation of the Dahl principle to manage localized anterior tooth wear
David GohA male of European origin, aged 44 years old, presented for prosthodontic treatment, concerned ‘his teeth would continue to deteriorate’. He requested a solution that would restore function,...
Intentional replantation: An underused modality?
Fahad UmerThree cases were referred to Aga Khan University Hospital dental clinics in 2019 with a common complaint of unresolved severe pain (Table 1). The patients were aged between 30 and 40 years and had...
Temporomandibular disorders. Part 5: surgical management
Charles CrawfordThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint atypical in its range of movements and the functions that are required of it. No other joint in the body is equipped with the kind of...
The Dental effects of head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma treatment: a case series
Angharad TrumanPatient A was 17 years old at the time of presentation to the adult dental health unit. She had no complaints with regards to symptoms, function or the aesthetics of her dentition. She had an...
Resin-retained bridges: considerations to maximize enamel bonding and aesthetics for abutment teeth with compromised contour
Joshua HudsonWhen considering treatment options for these patients, there are multiple choices available. These include removable prostheses, conventional bridgework, resin-retained bridgework (RRBs) or dental...
Presentation and management of mandibular anterior tooth wear
A Johanna LevenVarious patterns of tooth wear are observed on lower anterior teeth and the cause is often multifactorial. Loss of vertical crown height is typically seen in attritive tooth wear, particularly in...
Revisiting the Functionally Generated Path Technique: Is this an Aid to Predictable Digital Occlusal Design? Part 1: Introduction and Background
Tom BereznickiProviding the correct occlusal shape for the final restoration(s) should ensure that:.
An update on radiation caries
Hannah BradleyRadiation caries describes the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in individuals who have been exposed to head and neck ionizing radiation. Overt caries may be seen within 3 months of...
Clinical Tips to Improve the Restorative Management of Hypodontia: Part 2
Kajal B PatelClinical challenges that need to be addressed when managing patients with hypodontia include:.
Clinical Tips to Improve the Restorative Management of Hypodontia: Part 1
Kajal B PatelCommon features of hypodontia include:3.
A practice-based clinical evaluation of a novel two-bottle dentine adhesive system
FJ Trevor BurkeMoving on, dentine bonding agents became classified into generations,6 but this means of identifying different groups of bonding agents was considered to have fallen into disarray7 because of...
Direct versus indirect restorations in the treatment of tooth wear: a report of two cases
Farima MehrabiThe European consensus statement on management guidelines1 advises the following considerations when treating tooth wear patients:.
Dental Implants for the General Dental Practitioner. Part 2: Complications, Management and Maintenance
Oliver JonesBiological complications are multifactorial in origin, but primarily arise from plaque biofilm accumulation around the components of implants causing inflammation, bone loss and possibly leading to...
Dental Implants for the general dental practitioner. Part 1: overview and assessment
Oliver JonesDental implants can be used to support single and multiple unit fixed restorations as well as removable dental prostheses. To appreciate the complications that can arise with dental implants, it is...
Ten tips for avoiding post-operative sensitivity with posterior composite restorations
FJ Trevor BurkeDetermination of the extent of the problem of POS with posterior composites is difficult to quantify because of the heterogeneity of methods used for its determination. For example, researchers may:.