Peter Briggs
Consultant, Restorative Department, GKT Dental Institute and St George's Hospital, London
Endodontics or implants?
Jennifer FullerWhen considering patients' perceptions, clinicians look at oral health impact profile scores (OHIP). The lower the score, the better the perceived outcome for the patient. When comparing the quality...
The options for a tooth that requires root canal treatment
Shiyana EliyasRoot canal treatment and maintenance of the natural tooth has high success rates17,18,19 and high survival rates.14, 20,21,22,23,24,25,26 The natural tooth will maintain alveolar bone and soft tissue...
An amalgam-free world – are we and our patients ready?
Peter BriggsThe bsspd debate highlighted that many dentists attending the conference admitted to not feeling engaged with those making the decisions on the potential phase-down and potential future ban of dental...
British society of prosthodontics debate on the implications of the minamata convention on mercury to dental amalgam – should our patients be worried?
Rupert AustinThe Minamata Convention on Mercury, a United Nations treaty signed on the 10 October 2013 by 128 signatory nations, including the UK, was designed to protect human health and the environment from...
The importance of a bitewing radiograph in the endodontic assessment of posterior teeth
Arijit Ray-ChaudhuriA 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...
Avoiding and managing the failure of conventional crowns and bridges
Peter BriggsThe 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...