Arijit Ray-Chaudhuri

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, St George's and King's Hospital Trusts, London, UK

Technique Tips: Immediate Orthodontic Retention after the Placement of Adhesive Bridges

For impression-making of the arch in which the bridge will be required, the authors recommend the use of a material used for the production of a definitive prosthesis, eg addition silicone, polyether,...

Simplified basic periodontal examination (BPE) in children and adolescents: a guide for general dental practitioners

The BPE was introduced by the BSP in 1986 to act as a simple and rapid tool to help dentists to screen for periodontal diseases in adults. A study by Tugnait et al in 2004 found that its use had been...

Options for temporization in the aesthetic zone after implant fixture placement

Removable 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

A 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...

A restorative approach to the clinical and aesthetic management of adult patients with class ii division 2 incisor malocclusions



‘The permanent mandibular incisors occluding posterior to the cingulum plateau of retroclined permanent maxillary incisors.’
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Avoiding and managing the failure of conventional crowns and bridges

The cases used in this publication illustrate the challenges present when dealing with failing indirect restorations. Management should always include an initial investigation, which will then be...