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The present invention relates to a method for preparing provisional veneers for human teeth. An impression matrix of the teeth-receiving provisional veneers is created and the teeth prepared by removal of the enamel to an appropriate depth. The impression matrix is then

Introduced more than some 50 years ago, composite resin technology has simplified the manner in which clinicians practice restorative dentistry, offering greater predictability and improved physical properties. Decades of material science and laboratory development

Wiley Online Library Patient demand for esthetic dentistry with minimally invasive procedures has resulted in the extensive use of freehand bonding of composite resin to anterior teeth. 1 Preservation of remaining tooth structure and using as much enamel to bond to have made the procedure

This article will examine and review the current all-ceramic alternatives available for restorative dentistry. Clinical factors that require consideration will also be examined, since these factors significantly affect clinicians' decision-making processes when choosing the

Clearly, you should layer with higher-than- average esthetics in the anterior part of the mouth as required. Mono lithic zirconia, while it is getting bet- ter, is still lacking as a dedicated mono- lithic material primarily because of the material's lack of translucency. 3M EPSE has refined

Bargen and Austin17 were the first to identify and report a relationship between dental erosion and gastrointestinal disturbances in a case report of a woman who presented with chronic vomiting. The erosion was primarily evident on the palatal surfaces of the anterior

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Robert Margeas, DDS (?) the left central incisor. The midline embrasure also slanted to the patients left side. Bilateral negative space was present distal to the cuspids. The anterior open bite bilaterally of the laterals and cuspids was caused by a tongue thrust habit. A

The proliferation of dental cements on the market today makes it important for dentists to have a solid understanding of their capabilities and indications. The wrong cement or thewrong technique can easily lead to problems ranging from postoperative sensitivity to

Implants have become a common restorative option and clinical research has shown thebenefits of immediate provisionalization in the maintenance of papilla and the developmentof an ideal emergence profile. This article offers clinicians another option for immediate

Provisionalization for immediate-placed implants using the patient's existing tooth canenhance the final esthetic outcome if certain steps are followed. If the natural tooth is intactand can be used as a provisional, the emergence profile can be very similar to the

Figure 19 The treatment plan consisted of placing full-coverage leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic restorations on the two central incisors and conservative veneers on the two lateralincisors to correct the fractures and create an ideal orthodontic r

In order for the caries process to begin, there must be a series of demineralization/ remineralization events involving enamel and dentin. The process is initiated by the dissolution of tooth mineral (demineralization) by organic acids (lactic and acetic) produced

Minimally invasive dentistry is a buzz phrase that means different things to many clinicians.One dentist may think a three quarter porcelain veneer is conservative, where anotherbelieves it is too destructive of tooth structure. During the last several years, technological

Conclusion The overall result of this case is a reliable restoration that took minimal time andeffort, while also satisfying the patient. As bulk fill composite procedures continue to grow inpopularity, it is more important than ever to use efficient and esthetic products that will keep

Conventional resin cements have been a popular choice in the past, albeit a technique-sensitive one. Because traditional resin cements typically necessitate the use of a bondingagent, it is not uncommon for the material to penetrate the dentin tubules and result in post

The proliferation of dental cements on the market today makes it important for dentists tohave a solid understanding of their capabilities and indications. The wrong cement or thewrong technique can easily lead to problems ranging from postoperative sensitivity to

Opalescence Boost 38% is perfect for patients who want whiter teeth immediately, becauseit delivers visible results in about an hour. The convenient syringe-to-syringe chemicalactivation process ensures product freshness and saves patients from the discomfort of

case without the preparation, but the conservative nature of doing this case was moreimportant than removing healthy tooth structure. The treatment involved direct compositeveneers on the right first bicuspid, cuspid, and lateral incisor. The mesial incisal embrasure

Replacement of a single anterior tooth is an extremely challenging procedure. Theinterdisciplinary team must evaluate numerous objective and subjective factors when determining the appropriate restorative method. This article reviews different treatment

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A non-invasive method for making a tooth veneer from composite resin material for a patient's tooth without tooth reduction, enamel removal or any invasive tooth preparation, comprising thesteps of transferring an amount composite resin material on the patient's tooth without prior

Dr. Nicholas Economos was born and raised in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Valley High School in 2011 and went on to attend The University of Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Human Physiology in 2015. Dr. Economos received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in June 2019 from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He is a member dentist of the American Dental Association. His comprehensive treatment philosophy is patient-centered, focused on the most current and evidence-based research. Dr. Economos looks forward to starting his dental career at Iowa Dental Group and having the opportunity to improve the lives of his patients!

We have always prided ourselves in offering the highest quality dentistry at a fair and reasonable fee. One that the patient is willing to pay with gratitude and we are willing to accept with gratitude. Our patients are satisfied when treatment is completed or we will continue to strive to meet our own high expectations.

Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Nicholas Economos was born and raised in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Valley High School in 2011 and went on to attend The University of Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Human Physiology in 2015.