The Dental Update Archive

Management of tooth surface loss can be challenging, especially if extensive tooth tissue has been lost. An accurate diagnosis of the aetiology is important in identifying the causative factors and...

Class V cavities may form:.

These changes are normal physiological changes but might be confused with relapse by a patient who has received earlier orthodontic treatment.12,13 Some of the normal maturational changes to be...

Randomized Clinical Controlled Trials (RCCTs) have been considered to be the ‘gold standard’ for assessment of the clinical performance of restorations by Brocklehurst and Hoare,5 these workers adding...

The aetiology of speech disorders is complex and multifactorial, however, it is well documented that the development of speech and speech disorders have a genetic component. Four chromosomal regions...

There is a variety of dental implant systems available in the market worldwide, but only a few brands with an ADA seal of approval. Among these are Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Astra Tech, BioHorizon,...

In order to obtain valid consent for the procedure, clinicians should be able to describe the associated risks. Recognized risks include the following..

A 35-year-old female patient, with a history of aggressive periodontitis, had lost several teeth over the past 18 years. She had been receiving active periodontal treatment and supportive therapy...

In the past, dentine bonding agents were classified into generations.6 However, this means of identifying different groups of bonding agents generally fell into disarray because of confusion regarding...

It is well documented that the prevalence of iatrogenic damage is extremely high. Tooth preparation of Class II cavities almost always results in some level of unnecessary damage to adjacent hard...