Pocket Dentistry

Fig. 1.1 Forehead and hairline (Photos courtesy of Anna Christine Napoli and Dr. Karin Schey) Standing in front of the patient, visually inspect the face. Look for symmetry; color, pigmentation,…

White Red Ulcers Raised soft tissue (bumps) Pigmented 1. Leukoplakia 1. Geographic tongue 1. Squamous carcinoma 1. Pyogenic granuloma 1. Varicosity 2. Lichen planus 2. Desquamative gingivitis 2. Aphthous stomatitis…

Examination Effective dose (μSν) Equivalent background exposure (days) Intraoral Rectangular collimation      Posterior bitewings: PSP or F- speed film 5 0.6  Full-mouth: PSP or F-speed film 35 4  Full-mouth:…

Fig. 17.1 Example of Class I, II, and III profiles The clinical exam consists of an extraoral and intraoral evaluation. The extraoral evaluation includes an assessment of the patient’s temporomandibular…

Fig. 20.1 Completed diagnostic wax-up, for maxillary and mandibular anterior restorations 20.2.2 Step 2: Preparation and Impressions Finally, make sure you understand correct preparation design as it relates to the…

Fig. 10.1 (a) Inlay/onlay dimensions for E-max (printed with the permission of Ivoclar Vivadent). (b) Anterior and posterior crown dimensions (printed with the permission of Ivoclar Vivadent). (c) Bridge span…

Implant company ISSN address Biohorizons http://​www.​biohorizons.​com/​professionals.​aspx Dentsply-Astra Implants https://​www.​dentsply.​com/​en-us/​implants.​html Nobel Biocare https://​www.​nobelbiocare.​com/​us/​en/​home.​html Straumann http://​www.​straumann.​us/​en/​professionals/​products-and-solutions/​surgical-and-restorative-solutions/​implants.​html Zimmer Dental http://​www.​zimmerdental.​com/​Home/​zimmerDental.​aspx The successful outcome of any implant osseointegration is mainly dependent on the interrelationship…

Questions to ask Reversible pulpitis Irreversible pulpitis or necrotic Is the pain there all the time? No Yes, possibly for hours or days Is the pain induced by anything? Sweet?…

Fig. 26.1 Margaret B. Wilson, DDS, MBA Attending the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry was a wonderful experience for me, and in retrospect it was transformative as well….

“Extent” of disease   Localized: <30 % teeth/sites affected Generalized: >30 % teeth/sites affected “Severity” of disease Based on clinical attachment loss noted in the patient Slight: 1–2 mm CAL…

Type AU % Hardness Indication I 98 Soft Class V, gold foils II 77 Soft enough to make great margins Inlays or small onlays with finishable margins on tooth surfaces…

Fig. 5.1 Mobile crown, recurrent caries, nonrestorable tooth #8 resulting in extraction and implant placement Some experts are reconsidering osseointegration, which has been traditionally defined as the anchorage of an…

Fig. 9.1 Splayed teeth, broken incisal edge, and wear facets are indicators for a loss of vertical dimension 9.3 Types of Occlusion Dawson classification (Dawson 2007). Type I: Maximal intercuspation…

  Enamel completion Eruption Root completion Exfoliation Mandibular centrals 2.5 months 6 months 1.5 years 6–7 years Mandibular laterals 3 months 7 months 1.5 years 7–8 years Maxillary centrals 1.5…

Fig. 11.1 Color virtual model Fig. 11.2 Monochromatic virtual model Open and closed systems. Open – digital impression file (usually .stl file) can be imported into other software programs for…

Type of tooth preparation % reduction in stiffness Conservative endodontic access 5 Occlusal cavity preparation 20 MO or DO preparation involving at least one marginal ridge 46 MOD preparation involving…

Fig. 25.1 Boyd Robinson, DDS, M.Ed It started with saying “I will” as I took the oath of office to become a member of the US Navy. I am sure…

Fig. 8.1 Kennedy class I – mandibular case 1. Bilateral edentulous areas posterior to the remaining teeth   2. Bilateral distal extension   8.1.2 Class II (Fig. 8.2) Fig. 8.2…

Fig. 27.1 Harare, Zimbabwe I worked very hard from my early years of high school as I fought viciously against all odds to keep my dream alive. After the first…