The above steps highlight how basic digital photo analysis can be used at the jaw registration stage in complete denture construction to verify the upper complete denture's aesthetic prescription....

A 68-year-old man presented with a mobile tooth in the upper right quadrant (URQ). There was no soreness, swelling or discharge. He was medically fit and healthy, with no medications or known...

A medically fit and healthy 45-year-old female was seen in a specialist trauma clinic 3 weeks after a bicycle accident when she collided with a car, resulting in displacement of three of her upper...

The principles for preventing periodontal disease was the subject of the 11th European Workshop on Periodontology on effective prevention of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.5 This workshop aimed...

Matrix technique has been demonstrated to be the most important determinant in the restoration of tight, anatomically correct proximal contacts and contours.1 Unfortunately a high percentage of...

Once soft tissue manipulation of the peri-implant tissues is considered optimal, and the current implant level working model is verified as accurate, capturing the newly established profile can...

This is the most important tip and one that can never be repeated too often or stressed too much. Regrettably, it is one that many dentists fail to do often, or indeed, at all. On receipt of a new...

This modified open-tray technique has been used for several years in my practice, where it has proven to be simple and efficient in terms of both time and cost. Importantly, patients find the...

Basic behaviour management strategies can be divided into two groups: verbal and non-verbal.5 The main objectives of effective verbal behaviour adjustment are to gain patient compliance and attention,...

In the case reported, the UL1 had sustained a trauma resulting in a transverse root fracture. The treatment plan involved provision of a root-end plug and root canal treatment to attempt to retain the...

For impression-making of the arch in which the bridge will be required, the authors recommend the use of a material used for the production of a definitive prosthesis, eg addition silicone, polyether,...

The check record is a useful and relatively quick method to alleviate occlusal discrepancies at the time of denture delivery. Often, resetting teeth at wax try in is required for large discrepancies,...

Human teeth are highly tolerant of damage, their structural integrity under stress is vital to functional longevity, but also for successful removal.3 The most common intra-operative complications of...