Dental Clinical Articles

Soft tissue biotype: And its implications

In the continuation of his series on preventive care, Edward Sammut discusses biotype and what it means to periodontics and implant dentistry

Patient safety and dental implants: First do no harm

Ian Peace looks at the recent controversy over breast implants and considers the steps those in dentistry should be taking to protect themselves from similar dangers in the future

Debate: Are implants a better option than endodontic treatment?

This month’s Dentist Talk Debate asks whether implants are a better option than endodontic treatment - the opposing expert views come from James Kleiber and Julian Webber

Infection control: Handpiece and maintenance

In the penultimate article of her series on infection control and decontamination procedures in the dental practice, Carmel Maher looks at the care and maintenance of handpieces

Implantology education

Dentsply Friadent’s implant education programme is offering a variety of courses for all members of the dental team throughout the year

An ADI masterclass: Maxillary alveolar ridge regeneration

Following his recent ADI Masterclass event, PPD hears the thoughts of Dr Michael Pikos on recent developments in implantology

Short implants: Treatment strategies - Part three

Milan-based Bicocca University Dental School analyses various solutions and treatment strategies for the use of short implants. To conclude this series, they look at a case of bridge with pontics

Lifelike aesthetics: When replacing existing restorations

Dr Frank Milnar shares his step-by-step guidelines to replace existing restorations with only two composite shades to achieve lifelike aesthetics

Short implants: Treatment strategies - Part two

Milan-based Bicocca University Dental School analyses various solutions and treatment strategies for the use of short implants. In part two, they look at splinting of implants

Short implants: Treatment strategies - Part one

Milan-based Bicocca University Dental School analyses various solutions and treatment strategies for the use of short implants. In part one, they look at single implant restorations