The principles for preventing periodontal disease was the subject of the 11th European Workshop on Periodontology on effective prevention of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.5 This workshop aimed...

Matrix technique has been demonstrated to be the most important determinant in the restoration of tight, anatomically correct proximal contacts and contours.1 Unfortunately a high percentage of...

Once soft tissue manipulation of the peri-implant tissues is considered optimal, and the current implant level working model is verified as accurate, capturing the newly established profile can...

This is the most important tip and one that can never be repeated too often or stressed too much. Regrettably, it is one that many dentists fail to do often, or indeed, at all. On receipt of a new...

This modified open-tray technique has been used for several years in my practice, where it has proven to be simple and efficient in terms of both time and cost. Importantly, patients find the...

Basic behaviour management strategies can be divided into two groups: verbal and non-verbal.5 The main objectives of effective verbal behaviour adjustment are to gain patient compliance and attention,...

In the case reported, the UL1 had sustained a trauma resulting in a transverse root fracture. The treatment plan involved provision of a root-end plug and root canal treatment to attempt to retain the...

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,...

The check record is a useful and relatively quick method to alleviate occlusal discrepancies at the time of denture delivery. Often, resetting teeth at wax try in is required for large discrepancies,...

Human teeth are highly tolerant of damage, their structural integrity under stress is vital to functional longevity, but also for successful removal.3 The most common intra-operative complications of...

A nine-year-old boy was seen in the Paediatric Dental Department at Birmingham Dental Hospital for assessment of his UR1, which was causing him pain. On presentation, the UR1 had a buccal sinus and...

Customization of cushions for rubber dam clamp is a convenient way to minimize patient discomfort felt during and after the procedure due to gingival tissue injury. This technique demonstrates...