Restorative Direct Articles

• An Argument Against Extraction as a Treatment Alternative for Restorable Teeth

  Vicente Telles, DDS, Mariana Bezamat, DDS, Alexandre R. Vieira, DDS, PhD
  Compendium - June 2019

  This article discusses challenging outcomes where extraction was offered as treatment when teeth were restorable.

• When is it appropriate to integrate a new device, technique, or material into clinical dentistry?

  James Bahcall, DMD, MS, David Cohen, DDS, MS, Rena Vakay, DDS
  Compendium - June 2019

• A Cost-Effective Alternative to Alginate Impression Material

  Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA
  Inside Dentistry - June 2019

  Read on to see why, although alginate impression materials are the favorite in many dental practices, they are being replaced by polyvinyl materials because of cost-effectiveness and other benefits.

• Being a Knife Doctor and a Pill Doctor

  Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS
  Inside Dentistry - June 2019

  Read on to learn why individualized risk assessment and treatments can improve caries management.

• Determining Appropriate Fees for Tooth Bleaching

  Van B. Haywood, DMD, Jacqueline Delash, DMD, MBA, MPH
  Inside Dentistry - June 2019

  In this article, we offer the following tips to help decide upon the most appropriate treatments and the most cost-effective way to code for the treatment rendered.

• Airway Management in Restorative Dentistry

  Janene Mecca
  Inside Dentistry - June 2019

  In this article, you'll learn how a full-mouth restoration leads to the reopening of the vertical dimension, sleep improvement, energy improvement, and overall health improvement.

• Adroit Utilization of Dental Hygienist Key to Promoting Long-term Restorative Outcomes

  Compendium - May 2019

  In this article we discuss how, by properly utilizing the dental hygienist to enhance maintenance of the health of restorative patients, dentists can improve their restorative outcomes and increase pr...

• Correction of Dysfunctional Wear Results in Esthetic Outcome for Reluctant Patient

  Jacek Glebocki, DMD
  Compendium - May 2019

  In this case study, we show how, after a thorough diagnosis, risk assessment, and prognosis were carried out, an esthetic mock-up is used to engage the patient in both the cosmetic and functional bene...

• An Injectable Hybrid with Improved Handling and Polishability

  Jack D. Griffin, Jr., DMD
  Inside Dentistry - May 2019

  This article explores the use of bio-interactive composites that release and recharge ions, have an anti-plaque effect, and provide great esthetics.

• Naturally Protecting Marginal Integrity

  Arthur R. Volker, DDS, MSED
  Inside Dentistry - May 2019

  See how the advent of higher strength fixed prostheses has allowed for the use of conventional luting cements.

• Training Your Patients’ Eyes

  Joyce L. Bassett, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - April 2019

• Diagnosing a Failed Impression: Common Errors and How to Overcome Them

  Taiseer A. Sulaiman, DDS, PhD, Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhD
  Compendium - March 2019

  Take a look at some common errors that occur in final impressions and learn the solutions to some of the common mistakes leading to these errors.

• Posterior Composite Resin Restorations: Keys to Long-Term Survivability

  Nisha Ganesh, DDS, Howard E. Strassler, DMD
  Compendium - February 2019

• Treating the Esthetic and Occlusal Effects of Wear

  Sandra Hulac, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - February 2019

• Class III Direct Restoration with Flowable Bulk-fill Composite

  Robert A. Lowe, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - January 2019