Chapter 9 Maxillo-mandibular relationship The maxillomandibular relationship is defined as the spatial relationship between the maxilla and mandible of the patient1. After more than a century of studies, controversies and…
Chapter 8 Mounting on a semi-adjustable articulator “A simple or complex articulator is an instrument that helps the dentist apply their knowledge and experience to a clinical problem. Thus, the…
Chapter 10 Functional guidance Introduction Functional guidance is the dynamic contact relationships between the incisal, lingual, and occlusal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during different mandibular movements. They…
Chapter 14 Stabilizing interocclusal splint Definition The interocclusal splint is a removable device that covers the occlusal and incisal surfaces of the teeth in one arch, providing accurate static and…
Chapter 4 Selection of restorative materials Marcelo A. Calamita | José Roberto Santana de Moura Junior | Guilherme Cabral “The restorative material must enable the most conservative treatment possible, as…
Chapter 7 Introduction to functional occlusion “No dentist should restore, move, or remove any tooth without proper knowledge of occlusion.” INTRODUCTION According to The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms1, occlusion is…
Chapter 5 Treatment Plan Presentation “Technically, you can be the best dentist in the world. However, suppose you do not know how to make the patient clearly understand the possible…
CHAPTER 8 ATLAS OF CLINICAL PROCEDURES MACIEJ ŻAROW Are porcelain veneers a challenge for the dentist in terms of comprehensive esthetic treatment, ensuring the patient beauty and harmony of life?…
CHAPTER 10 COMPOSITE VENEERS MACIEJ ŻAROWWALTER DEVOTO In the past, creating composite veneers required artistic craftsmanship from the dentist, and the final treatment result depended mostly on their manual skills….
CHAPTER 9 MINIMALLY INVASIVE VENEERS OR NO-PREP VENEERS? MARCO NICASTRO Minimal tooth preparation and fabrication of thin veneers is a technique that not only preserves the tooth structure, but is…
CHAPTER 6 PREPARATION – IMPRESSION – PROVISIONAL VENEERS MACIEJ ŻAROW Preparation should be closely related to the esthetic treatment planning … Conservative preparation means preserving the enamel, better adhesion, and…
CHAPTER 1 WHY VENEERS? MACIEJ ŻAROW Patients are interested in veneers because they consider them an excellent way to change their smile. Veneers have, after all, glamorized many famous people,…
CHAPTER 10+ DIGITAL VENEERS DANIELE RONDONI Traditional laboratory procedures can now be simplified and accelerated through digital workflow. The variety of material solutions available with the digital option allows you…
CHAPTER 10+ DIGITAL VENEERS DANIELE RONDONI Traditional laboratory procedures can now be simplified and accelerated through digital workflow. The variety of material solutions available with the digital option allows you…
CHAPTER 4 DENTAL MORPHOLOGY MARGARIDA HENRIQUE Dental morphology is unique for each person, like a fingerprint. Thus, there is a huge variation of tooth shapes in nature. Although this huge…
CHAPTER 7 VENEERS CEMENTATION MACIEJ ŻAROW The placement of veneers is very precise work. If you have patients waiting for an appointment in the waiting room, this is not a…
CHAPTER 2 PORCELAIN VENEERS: YES OR NO? MACIEJ ŻAROW Like this shell, found on one of the islands of the Palawan archipelago (Philippines), the light penetrates through thin porcelain veneers…
CHAPTER 3 PLANNING VENEERS MACIEJ ŻAROW There is one main rule: without planning we cannot interfere with the dentition! Of course, we can replace the restoration, but we cannot start…
CHAPTER 5 PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNICATION LOUIS HARDAN Communication with the patient is always a winning and well-appreciated strategy. A happy patient will promote the dentist’s work in a very efficient way…
