Restorative Direct Articles

• The Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype: Part I

  Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC, MDS, Todd R. Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD
  Inside Dentistry - January 2013

  Aconservative and cost-effective interim solution that enables dentists to segment treatment

• Minimalistic Approach to GERD-Related Tooth Surface Loss

  Aliasger Tunkiwala, BDS, MDS
  Inside Dentistry - January 2013

  A minimalistic modality of treatment with newer composite resins using a modification of Dahl’s concept

• The Durability of the Resin/Dentin Complex

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS, MAGD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2012

  Resin-bond restorations are likely to last longer when materials that retard the progression of decay are used

• Why Are Lasers Still Controversial?

  Ana Maria Triliouris, DDS, Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS, Douglas N. Dederich BSEE, DDS, MSc, PhD, Cert. Perio.
  Inside Dentistry - December 2012

  3 experts discuss why many still treat lasers with skepticism

• Advances in Direct Composite Restorations

  Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD
  Inside Dentistry - September 2012

  New materials and techniques enable clinicians to achieve desired results in fewer steps

• A Pre-Bleaching Exam is Vital for Optimum Whitening

  Van B. Haywood, DMD
  Inside Dentistry - September 2012

  The most critical factor in tooth whitening is proper examination prior to initiating bleaching treatment

• Restoring a Fractured Maxillary Central Incisor in the Whitened Dentition

  Robert D. Marcus, DDS, AAACD
  Inside Dentistry - June 2012

  A young patient fractures the right maxillary central incisor after tooth bleaching treatment

• Cosmetic Dentistry Turns Right

  Ellen Meyer
  Inside Dentistry - June 2012

  To a greater extent than ever before, a conservative approach to esthetic procedures fills the bill

• Direct Resin Posterior Restorations

  Grant T. Chyz, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - April 2012

  How to achieve predictable results with posterior composite restorations

• Sealing Exposed Dentin for a Maximum Bond

  Jack D. Griffin, Jr., DMD
  Inside Dentistry - March 2012

  This article discusses the clinical advantages of immediate dentin sealing.

• Clinical Decision-Making for Restoration Replacement or Repair

  Howard E. Strassler, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - March 2012

  Outlining the diagnostic parameters and criteria for treatment planning replacement amalgam, composite resin, and glass-ionomer restorations with supporting evidence

• Light-Curing Guidelines

  Howard E. Strassler, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - January 2012

  A review of the physics of light curing and clinical applications of the technology to improve restorations

• Creating Proper Space in the Esthetic Zone

  Tyler P. Lasseigne, DDS, CDT, Todd C. Slogocki, DMD, Michael Bellerino, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - January 2012

  Exploring the leading causes of diastemas and a systematic approach to space management

• Question: Is Cosmetic Dentistry Evidence-Based?

  Gary Alex, DMD, Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  The "cosmetic revolution" brings a set of new challenges to dentistry

• Cosmetic Treatment After Traumatic Injury

  Edward Lowe, BSc, DMD, AAACD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  Using whitening to treat the single dark non-vital anterior tooth