By Robert E. McCalla, DDS, Clint Conner, DDS, Jeffrey Kalmowicz, DDS, Franklin Garcia-Godoy, DDS, MS, PhD, PhD
This case demonstrates that although delayed replantation usually has an unfavorable prognosis, every effort should be made to maintain the natural tooth in place whenever possible.
The final outcome provided the patient with a beautifully restored dentition that accommodated his treatment preference without increasing periodontal, functional, biomechanical, or periodontal risks.
By transferring the preoperative occlusal anatomy onto the final composite layer, the stamp technique simplifies the restoration process, reducing chairside time and improving patient outcomes.
By Zev Kaufman, DDS, Klenise S. Paranhos, DDS, MS, Ludovic F. de Carle, DDS, Mary Kang, DDS
Today, providers can incorporate digital technology into many of the clinical steps to minimize the number of visits and procedure time needed to fabricate a complete denture.
Placing composite restorations can be challenging depending on the extent of the preparation, location in the mouth, and patient expectations regarding the outcome, says Lori Trost, DMD.
When it comes to dental composite materials, Patil is bullish about the superior qualities of Tokuyama Dental’s Estelite Omega® and OMNICHROMA composites, particularly for anterior restorations.