Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
The trend hides one number that decides everything: gravimetric measurement puts minimal-preparation veneer preparations at roughly 3% to 30% of coronal tooth structure, against 63% to 72% for full-coverage crowns. The first can often be revisited; the second cannot be undone.
Misaligned bites are among the most common oral conditions: a meta-analysis of 77 studies put worldwide prevalence in children and adolescents at 56%, ranging from 48% in Asia to 81% in Africa. Types, causes and what each one actually needs.
Both look white, both appear strong. But the difference between them emerges over a decade. A guide to making the right choice.
Did you know that women tend to smile more frequently and expansively than men during social interactions, which can significantly shape first impressions and perceptions of approachability? In fact, research shows that men often rate…
Smile design is a plan, not a product, and the parts have published lifespans: across 29 clinical studies, laminate veneer survival at 10.4 years was 96.13 percent for feldspathic, 93.70 percent for leucite-reinforced and 96.81 percent for lithium disilicate. How the plan is built.
Removing wisdom teeth is one of the most common oral surgery procedures performed worldwide. While the procedure is straightforward, the recovery period often raises many questions, especially regarding the recovery and how to prevent…
Gum inflammation, medically known as gingivitis, is a frequent disease that affects the soft tissue around your teeth. It represents the mildest form of gum disease and can appear due to multiple factors, showing one or various of the…
Partial dentures are judged on how long they stay serviceable: in a meta-analysis of 46 studies covering 4,359 prostheses and 4,072 wearers, five-year survival was 95.1 percent for cast-clasp designs and 91.7 percent for telescopic ones. Types, costs and the trade-offs behind each.
When the jaw has too little bone, grafting is the usual answer and a subperiosteal frame is the alternative. Read the follow-up window carefully: a systematic review of 13 studies with 227 implants found 97.8% in function, but at a weighted mean follow-up of only 21.4 months.
