Is Peri-Implantitis Curable?

Apr 27, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Is Peri-Implantitis Curable?

Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are clinically associated with inflammation of soft tissue around implants; however, peri-implantitis is associated with radiographic bone loss. Recently a new classification scheme—peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis,…

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Resorbable Versus Nonresorbable Membranes

Apr 27, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Resorbable Versus Nonresorbable Membranes

Guided bone-regeneration techniques use either resorbable or nonresorbable membrane. Ideal membrane material should be biocompatible with tissue integration, be able to create and maintain space, be occlusive with selective permeability,…

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Tissue Engineering

Apr 27, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Tissue Engineering

Soft and hard tissue engineering has expanded the frontiers of oral/maxillofacial augmentation. Soft tissue grafting enhancements include improving flap prevascularization and using stem cells and other cells to create not…

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Endodontic Records and Legal Responsibilities

Apr 18, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Endodontic Records and Legal Responsibilities

Endodontic Record Excellence Importance Endodontic therapy records serve as an important map to document and guide the clinician’s journey down the correct diagnostic and treatment path. Documentation is essential to…

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Nonsurgical Retreatment

Apr 18, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Nonsurgical Retreatment

Nonsurgical root canal therapy has become a routine procedure in modern dentistry. Technical and scientific advances in endodontics have resulted in the retention of millions of teeth that would otherwise…

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Vital Pulp Therapy

Apr 18, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Vital Pulp Therapy

Vital pulp therapy is designed to preserve and maintain pulpal health in teeth that have been exposed to trauma, caries, restorative procedures, and anatomic anomalies. The treatment can be completed…

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Bleaching Procedures

Apr 18, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Bleaching Procedures

Society, in general, is more concerned about beauty and perfect looks than ever before. In particular, the “perfect smile” has gained more and more importance, including straight and light-colored teeth….

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