General Dentistry Articles

• CAD/CAM Technology and Esthetic Dentistry: A Case Report

  Gildo Coelho Santos, Jr., DDS, MSc, PhD, Leendert Boksman, DDS, BSc, Maria Jacinta M.C. Santos, DDS, MSc, PhD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2013

• 3-D Imaging: Changing the Treatment Landscape

  Barry P. Levin, DMD, George A. Mandelaris, DDS, MS, Harold S. Baumgarten, DMD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2013

  Experts discuss the most clinically appropriate applications for using 3-D imaging

• Overcoming Barriers to Implementing New Technologies in the Dental Practice

  Edward J. Zuckerberg, DDS, FAGD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2013

• One Abutment–One Time: The Negative Effect of Uncontrolled Abutment Margin Depths and Excess Cement—A Case Report

  Alfonso Piñeyro, DDS, Lloyd M. Tucker, DMD, MSD
  Compendium - October 2013

  This case highlights the susceptibility of excess cement residue associated with the “one abutment–one time” concept despite meticulous surgical correction.

• Evaluation of Physical Properties of Different Digital Intraoral Sensors

  Wisam Al-Rawi, BDS, MSc, MS, Sorin Teich, DMD, MBA
  Compendium - September 2013

  Transitioning from conventional film to digital radiography offers both advantages and limitations. This study presents the results of the evaluation of the physical design of eight CMOS digital intra...

• Lingual Orthodontics: Accelerated Realignment of the “Social Six” with Piezocision™

  Federico Brugnami, DDS, Alfonso Caiazzo, DDS, Serge Dibart, DMD, MS
  Compendium - September 2013

  A new application of a minimally invasive surgical approach to accelerate orthodontic movement combined with 2-dimensional lingual orthodontic treatment is presented to resolve mild crowding in the an...

• Digital Radiography in General Practice: Is It Time to Convert?

  Claudio M. Levato, DDS
  Compendium - July/August 2013

  Many practitioners are hesitant to expand into digital imaging despite its many benefits. Various strategies can be used to incorporate digital intraoral radiology into a practice.

• Research Update: Adhesion

  Compendium - July/August 2013

  Compendium has compiled Abstracts from recently published articles in the dental literature on adhesive dentistry. These PubMed-indexed articles can be applied to a range of clinical situations.

• Enhancing the Efficiency and Efficacy of In-Office Whitening Using a Chairside Lamp

  Gary M. Radz, DDS
  Compendium - June 2013

  Research confirms the efficacy and efficiency of in-office whitening treatments that combine hydrogen peroxide gel and chairside light acceleration, such as the Philips Zoom Whitespeed system.

• Practical Advice for Incorporating CAD/CAM Into the Operatory

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS
  Compendium - June 2013

  CAD/CAM technology can transform a dental practice. Learning the nuances of CAD/CAM, including the available restorative materials, can take time, but the investment can be well worth it.

• Research Update—Preventive

  Compendium - June 2013

  Abstracts from recently published PubMed-indexed articles in the dental literature on preventive dentistry offering clinical relevance to the dental practitioner.

• Update to “Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review”

  Compendium - March 2013

  An update to “Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review”

• Restoration Variables and Postoperative Hypersensitivity in Class I Restorations: PEARL Network Findings. Part 2

  Peter Blanchard, DDS, Ying Wong, DDS, Abigail G. Matthews, PhD, Donald Vena, BS, Ronald G. Craig, DMD, PhD, Frederick A. Curro, DMD, PhD, Van P. Thompson, DDS, PhD
  Compendium - April 2013

  This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity following resin-based composite restoration of occlusal caries as well as the relationship to materials and technique.

• Postoperative Hypersensitivity and Its Relationship to Preparation Variables in Class I Resin-Based Composite Restorations: Findings from the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network

  Gary S. Berkowitz, DDS, Howard Spielman, DDS, Abigail G. Matthews, PhD, Donald Vena, BS, Ronald G. Craig, DMD, PhD, Frederick A. Curro, DMD, PhD, Van P. Thompson, DDS, PhD
  Compendium - March 2013

  This study investigated postoperative hypersensitivity at 1, 4, and 13 weeks following resin-based composite restorations of occlusal caries and its relationship with prepreparation sensitivity and pr...

• Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Literature Review

  Lida Radfar, DDS, MS, Susan Settle, DDS, Yavar Movaffagh, BS, Farah Masood, DDS, MS
  Compendium - March 2013

  Guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis are summarized to help clinicians make informed decisions that are in the best interest of their patients.