GICs are defined by the acid–base setting reaction between the polyalkenoic acid polymer and the alkaline fluoro-alumino-silicate (FAS) glass.8,9 The polyalkenoic acid polymer could be polyacrylic,...

The translucency of glass ceramic materials depends largely on the volume of crystals within the glassy matrix and the pore size.2 Zirconia has been regarded as an opaque restorative material with...

The authors of the present article consider that this comparison is of great relevance, given that metal–ceramic crowns and bridges have been the ‘gold standard’ for tooth-coloured indirect...

Periodontal management involved tailored oral hygiene instructions and debridement. Dietary advice was given, and resulted in the patient completely cutting out carbonated drinks from his diet. The...

There are numerous considerations for deciding on which abutment tooth to use. However, the initial priority should be to ensure the periodontal and endodontic health of the proposed tooth.3.

One shibboleth is that tooth surface loss is always multifactorial. That is true sometimes – but not often – and certainly not always. For instance, one simple diagnostic clue is that if the length of...

Electrosurgery and radiosurgery are related, but need to be considered on a spectrum; namely the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum (Figure 2). Originally, electrosurgery units were less efficient,...

This case reports a 16-year-old male patient referred by his general dental practitioner to the orthodontic department at Leeds Dental Institute with a simple request of ‘I would like a nicer looking...

Diagnosis of PFE can be challenging because it has a variable presentation and can be similar to other conditions.9 Establishing the correct diagnosis is essential, as failure to do so, will lead to...

CDM and TP is a complex process, even for cases that, at first sight, are relatively straightforward. That complexity increases when managing failing dentitions.

In 2010, Veneziani proposed a useful classification of cervical cavities into three grades based on the ability to isolate them with rubber dam and on the distance of the cavity margin to the...

For small lesions, a minimally invasive approach should be taken. This requires promotion of natural remineralization and lesion arrest, ensuring cavity seal and restoration of tooth form without...

The value of practice-based research has been previously discussed,1 with the arena of general dental practice having been considered the ideal environment in which to carry out evaluations of the...

A 24-year-old male was referred from the Oral and Maxillofacial Department to the Prosthodontics Unit to replace his missing UL1 to enhance the aesthetic appearance. The patient's records revealed...