INTRODUCTION Traditional periodontal surgery offers a multitude of oral health benefits, though it often results in suboptimal aesthetics with clinically large crowns and apically positioned

INTRODUCTION From the time I became a dentist 3 decades ago to the present, dentistry has undergone dramatic changes in many ways. One of the

INTRODUCTION Eating disorders are conditions characterized by restricted food intake or binge eating and often by self-induced vomiting. In addition to having the potential to

INTRODUCTION Light-cure resins provide predictable results when restoring small and medium-sized cavities. Large cavities, however, present a unique set of challenges that can be more

A 21-year-old male presented to the clinic with the chief complaint, “I would like to have my front teeth fixed.” The history of the present illness

INTRODUCTION Myriad clinical, functional, and aesthetic considerations converge when dentists encounter patients with insufficient vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), collapsed bite, and excessive tooth wear.1,2

INTRODUCTION From early childhood to later stages of life, many dental patients experience a variety of treatments, ranging from basic fillings for cavities, to more

INTRODUCTION Clinical procedures concerning the need for posts and the protocol for core buildups in endodontically treated teeth have evolved significantly over the last few