From Dr. Berge Wazirian, Prosthodontist, Clinique de Prosthodontie & McGill University With the advancement of dental technology, dentists today are confronted with many different options when it comes to choosing a material for fixed partial dentures (FPDs). The wide array of materials range from multilayered systems to monolithic systems. Monolithic methods include: 1. Full contour […]
Crowns on teeth #1.1 and 2.1 are overcontoured and failing. The mini-implants in the 1.2 and 2.2 areas have failed. How will you manage the aesthetic challenge? See the question video below (bilingual videos this week) followed by a review of the case by Dr. Wazirian in the next video. Please leave us your comments […]
Have you seen this article? Is Atraumatic restorative treatment an option for restoring occlusoproximal caries lesions in primary teeth? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Read more: http://www.mdlinx.com/dentistry/news-article.cfm/4306281/teethocclusoproximal-caries#ixzz2DiZMfmIe
(Content under development) The following linked questions were submitted by a practising dentist: Does crown-root (C/R) ratio matter or not with an integrated implant and, then more importantly, what do you do in your practice? What does the literature say about C/R ratio for implants with regard to short implants and crowns that are long […]
(Content under development) The following question was submitted by a practising dentist: I am working in a residential care centre with mostly frail elderly. I am looking for information on Fluoride varnish application and dental caries. How often should it be applied and in what doses? JCDA Editorial Consultants Drs. Michael MacEntee of Vancouver, Michael […]
(Content under development) The following question was submitted by a practicing dentist: As I now practice in a newly “non-fluoridated” area I am looking at my recommendations for supplemental fluoride for my pediatric population. Are there any universally adopted guidelines available? JCDA Editorial Consultants Drs Felicity Hardwick of Nanaimo and Sarah Hulland of Calgary provided […]
(Content under development) The following question was submitted by a practising dentist: Is there any solid evidence that the coating recommended for Resin Based Glass Ionomer Restorations impedes the release or uptake of Fluoride? JCDA Editorial Consultant Dr. Alan Kilistoff of the University of Alberta provided this initial response for consideration: The immediate answer is […]