The Dental Update Archive

All four of the following cases were treated in primary care facilities by clinicians who were experienced in both sedation and in the treatment of patients with special needs. All of the patients...

The aim of this article was to describe the clinical fabrication and use of a novel jig to help locate, capture and subsequently record CR. It has been commented that the traditional anterior Lucia...

The discussion about the quantity of carious tissue to remove in order to halt the carious process is not new. In 1859, Tomes wrote that ‘it is better to retain a layer of carious dentin to protect...

With people retaining their teeth for longer, more complex dentistry may be required later on in a person's life in comparison to the removable prosthetics of past generations. This can involve...

The main cause of tooth discoloration is external staining..

A 14-year-old female patient complained of anteriorly placed front teeth. On clinical examination, she had a mesoprosopic facial form, a convex profile with incompetent lips and an incisal show of 4...

A myriad of factors make accurate diagnosis of dental pain challenging. The practitioner is reliant on a thorough history and clinical examination, supplemented by appropriate special tests, including...