Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Frequently asked questions about vital tooth whitening

Tooth colour is determined by a combination of the different optical properties of enamel, dentine and pulp. Tooth discolorations vary in aetiology, appearance and severity, and are categorized as...

Aesthetic treatment related to clinical need – an illustrated case report

This case demonstrates that, if poorly planned and executed, aesthetic dentistry is arguably worse than doing no treatment at all. Certainly, the patient was left dissatisfied and her oral health was...

Frequently asked questions in direct pulp capping of permanent teeth

Preservation of the vitality of a tooth is the aim of the restorative clinician. However, the clinician is often faced with a direct pulp exposure as a result of the operative procedure or trauma....