The Use of CAD/CAM in Dentistry
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have become an increasingly popular part of dentistry over the past 25 years. The technology, which is used in both the dental laboratory…
General Dentistry
Technological Advances in Extraction Techniques and Outpatient Oral Surgery
There have been several exciting technological advances in extraction techniques and outpatient oral surgery within the last decade. A variety of new instruments and techniques are revolutionizing the fields of…
Technological Updates in Dental Photography
Digital photography is a constantly evolving medium that can be used in dentistry for a number of applications including documentation and patient education. In the past 5 years, it has…
Technological Advances in Minimally Invasive TMJ Surgery
The technologic advances in temporomandibular joint arthroscopy and arthrocentesis have given oral surgeons a treatment for patients who have not responded to conservative and pharmacologic treatment without the surgical risks…
Advances in Local Anesthesia in Dentistry
Local pain management is the most critical aspect of patient care in dentistry. The improvements in agents and techniques for local anesthesia are probably the most significant advances that have…
Advances in Dental Materials
The use of materials to rehabilitate tooth structures is constantly changing. Over the past decade, newer material processing techniques and technologies have significantly improved the dependability and predictability of dental…
Technological Advances in Nontraditional Orthodontics
New technological advances have helped the orthodontic profession progress in traditional and surgical methods of treatment. The profession has seen transitions from traditional braces to self-ligating brackets, lingual braces, removable…
Oral Cancer Detection
There are approximately 21,000 new cases of oral cancer every year. Although the oral cavity is relatively accessible to examination, malignant processes tend to present late with poor prognosis. To…
Lasers and Radiofrequency Devices in Dentistry
Advances in technology are changing the ways that patients experience dental treatment. Technology helps to decrease treatment time and makes the treatment more comfortable for the patient. One technological advance…
Current Treatments and Advances in Pain and Anxiety Management
In light of preoperative and postoperative mortality and morbidity, continued advancement in pain and anxiety management would benefit millions. Although significant strides have been made in the past few decades,…
