Platelet Rich Fibrin also known as PRF Platelet rich fibrin also known as PRF has gained popularity for use in surgical procedures to help heal the site more rapidly and effectively through it’s potential ability to stimulate regeneration of a variety tissue types. What is it? It is the patient’s own blood collected at the…
When practicing dentistry everyday, we can loose track of the foundational knowledge underlying routine procedures. Today, we hope to refresh your knowledge, by presenting a case that shows percise and clean dentistry. An endodontically treated tooth most often has a lot of missing tooth structure. The downfalls of cast posts to replace this structure are widely…
The following presentation is the first part of our case series on the management of ectopic eruption of teeth. Part 1 As we’ve discovered in our previous article, autotransplantation can be a viable means of replacing teeth. This procedure, however, requires a very technique sensitive protocol and management by means of multidisciplinary team and implementation of…
Bioactive bioceramics are materials that react with the tissue components. The “bioactivity” of the materials refers to its ability to create a hydroxyapatite layer when in contact with tissue fluid rich in calcium and phosphate. This property allows the material to be highly biocompatible, osteoinductive, osteoconductive, and contributes to its sealing ability. These materials also…
“Theorizing on the influence of covid-19 and oral health.” Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a novel coronavirus namely severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which utilizes cell surface angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as receptor to cell entry. It is suggested that the oral cavity could be considered as a potentially high risk for…
Case Report:18 months after the initial cementation of a 3 unit fixed partial denture (FPD), a 48-year old woman returned to the office due to fracturing of the same FPD. Records showed that the FPD was made from a zirconia framework and veneered porcelain. The patient presented with the fractured portion of the FPD in…
Pulpal necrosis in permanent teeth that have not completed their root development may lead to short root length, thin root walls and inadequate crown-root ratio, compromising their long term prognosis. The apex is wide open… A necrotic tooth with an immature root and open apex is of particular challenge to the clinician in preserving the…
Dentists who have removed a fixed orthodontic appliance, at some point, have asked themselves…did I remove the entire composite? Am I shaving away the enamel now? If you leave too much bonding material, you are risking discoloration, plaque buildup, decalcification and caries. If you remove too much, you are removing sound enamel, causing tooth damage and…
Amalgam tattoos in the esthetic zone is a tricky problem to solve. Recent research shows that superficial pigmentations can be treated easily with lasers. However, deeper tattoos can involve soft-tissue, bones and periosteum – as can be seen in areas with endodontic amalgam retro- fills. Case Report A 45 years old female presented to the clinic…
The following presentation is the third and final case series on the management of macrodontia of fused anterior maxillary incisors. Part 3 As part of continued discussion on anterior maxillary tooth fusion we’ll be presenting our 3rd and final treatment case series. Thus far we’ve reviewed a conservative approach in case 1, with the authors choosing to…