Technique Tips
The ABC of the ESIPC jig: the ‘elegantly simple incisal platform, customized’ (ESIPC) jig for capturing/recording centric relation
Gurmit Singh HothiThe 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
Azim MalikLocal 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
Marianna GaintantzopoulouThe 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
Surendra LodhaMoisture control and isolation should be maintained throughout the procedure..
Options for temporization in the aesthetic zone after implant fixture placement
Arijit Ray-ChaudhuriRemovable 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
Arijit Ray-ChaudhuriA 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
Aws AlaniWhen 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’
Hannah P BeddisAn 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..