Technique Tips

The ABC of the ESIPC jig: the ‘elegantly simple incisal platform, customized’ (ESIPC) jig for capturing/recording centric relation

The aim of this article was to describe the clinical fabrication and use of a novel jig to help locate, capture and subsequently record CR. It has been commented that the traditional anterior Lucia...

Distraction anaesthesia: applying the gate control theory in delivering painless anaesthesia

Local anaesthetic cartridges can be warmed prior to injecting either in a dedicated local anaesthetic warmer (Figure 1) or a sterile temperature controlled water bath. Studies have shown that warming...

An indirect technique to fabricate a fibre-reinforced custom post and core restoration

The one-piece fibre/polymer post and core restoration is proposed as an alternative to cast post and cores when core shade is relevant for the definite restoration, and in cases of a substantial...

Active lingual retainer

Moisture control and isolation should be maintained throughout the procedure..

Options for temporization in the aesthetic zone after implant fixture placement

Removable partial dentures have the benefit of allowing easier access to the implant site for suture removal, placement of a trans-mucosal abutment, impression-taking and placement of the definitive...

The importance of a bitewing radiograph in the endodontic assessment of posterior teeth

A thorough clinical and radiographic assessment of a posterior tooth is essential prior to embarking on endodontic treatment. This is especially important when the tooth is restored with a large...

The use of extra-coronal restorations in the correction of malaligned teeth

When crowns and veneers are electively utilized to improve cosmetic appearance the co-morbidities are significant. One problem that requires specific attention is pulpal damage (Figure 1). Felton and...

Greenstick modification of dentures prior to the replica technique: ‘how we do it’

An assessment of the existing dentures in relation to the denture-bearing tissues should be made to assess the adequacy of the extension fully and identify areas of deficiency..