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Ceramic fragment restorations are ideal as a minimally invasive procedure, avoiding unnecessary reduction of the healthy tooth structure. However, these restorations require a high degree of precision in terms of their indications and their fabrication. As such, there are four determining factors for this technique:   ➡️ The color of the tooth to be restored must be the intended color, as the fragments cannot block darkened tooth structure, given their minimal thickness. ➡️ Fragments should only be fabricated in cases where the restoration or augmentation of dental structures is required. ➡️ The insertion axis of the fragments must be evaluated to verify if there is a need for removal or reduction of small retentive areas. ➡️ Their fabrication must be undertaken by a lab that has mastery of the technique.   If you want beautiful results with your ceramic fragment restorations, check out Victor Clavijo’s new book, Anterior Ceramic Restorations: Details That Make the Difference, one of our Top 10 books of 2024: https://buff.ly/4bYJfha   #DentalCeramics #EstheticDentistry #EstheticZone #Veneers #Top10Books

When Ravi Nanda has something to say in orthodontics, you listen. In his review of David Sarver's Dentofacial Esthetics: From Macro to Micro in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, not only does he call Dr Sarver a superb clinician, author, and speaker, but he closes the review by saying that he highly recommends "this book to orthodontists and graduate students, and also to dentists and surgeons who seek to manage smile zone and facial esthetics." Are you in one of those categories? If so, check out the book here: https://buff.ly/3TTvSYQ

NEW BOOK 📚 📖 Understanding Zygoma Implants: Biomechanical, Surgical, and Prosthetic Principles ✍️ Edmond Bedrossian and E. Armand Bedrossian Treatment planning zygoma implants and understanding their indications can be complicated. What’s the best way to position zygoma implants in relation to a patient’s existing anatomy? How is treatment planning affected by various levels of bone resorption? How should one make sense of controversy in the literature? Grounded in sound research, Understanding Zygoma Implants: Biomechanical, Surgical, and Prosthetic Principles takes the guesswork out of zygoma implant therapy by teaching readers to understand the anatomical, biomechanical, and prosthetic aspects of zygoma implant therapy and cross-arch stabilization. Emphasis is given to the basic biomechanical principles underlying appropriate treatment methods and prosthetic care, and tips for coordinating implant treatment from start to finish are included. Avoid surgical and prosthetic complications and achieve patient satisfaction by following the outlined principles and protocols. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3UTx5jx

In case you missed it since this book came out at the height of the pandemic, we wanted to share this excellent book review for Dr David Sarver’s Dentofacial Esthetics: From Macro to Micro, published in volume 13 of Orthodontic Practice US. In it Dr Larry White praises the book as follows: ➡️ “Dr Sarver provides a conversational narrative that invites readership and displays spectacular photographs.” ➡️ “Dr Sarver challenges the classical concept of diagnosis and therapy…[and] amply and beautifully displays the value of such strategy.” ➡️ “The proof of the pudding is in the tasting, and Dr Sarver’s results are delicious.” ➡️ “Dr Sarver’s new textbook is one of the most valuable and useful additions to the orthodontic bibliography, and once dentists see it, they too will understand.” ➡️ “In this, author and publisher have merged to produce a remarkable experience for orthodontic clinicians and other dental professionals.” If you haven’t experienced the book yet yourself, now is the time: https://buff.ly/3TTvSYQ #DentofacialEsthetics #Orthodontics #PandemicTitle

Cheers to 25 years of the tunnel approach! Did you know that IJPRD published the first landmark article on the tunnel approach back in 1999? The article described a new approach that aimed to improve esthetic results, reduce morbidity, and increase predictability when treating Miller Class I and II multiple adjacent recessions. The treatment may have been based on partial-thickness flaps, but it was the first to use the “tunnel” term we know and love today. Our September/October editorial highlights the way the tunnel approach has grown since its first introduction, but here’s a look at where it all began—the original 1999 article. Access with your subscription to PRD: https://buff.ly/3YwOX4B #tunneling #perio #periodontics #gingival #grafting #tissuegraft

Drumroll, please... 🥁 Our Top 10 Books for 2024 in the USA are here (in no specific order)! From mastering procedures to managing the latest techniques, these books are essential reads brought to you by renowned clinicians worldwide. Whether you're enhancing your practice, navigating complications, or seeking the perfect addition to your coffee table, we’ve got your next must-read! 🦷 No matter your level of expertise, Quintessence Publishing is your trusted partner for all things dental. 🦷 Zero Bone Loss Concepts by Tomas Linkevičius, Professor, PhD https://lnkd.in/epPqrQBP 🦷 How to Draw Teeth and Why It Matters by Hanan Elgendy https://lnkd.in/eaShPJjU 🦷 Interdisciplinary Esthetic Dentistry by Eric Van Dooren, Cofar Florin, Victor Clavijo, Gustavo Giordani, and Venceslav Stankov https://lnkd.in/euUf3_fK 🦷 Anterior Ceramic Restorations by Victor Clavijo https://lnkd.in/e5BMG9br 🦷 Fusion by Jean-François Lasserre https://lnkd.in/eZpHVvm4 🦷 Horizontal and Vertical Bone Augmentation for Dental Implant Therapy edited by Craig Misch, DDS, MDS https://lnkd.in/dmddkriq 🦷 Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry by Pascal Magne / Urs C. Belser https://lnkd.in/efcP9izA 🦷 Modern Implant Dentistry by Dr. Bart Silverman and Richard Miron https://lnkd.in/eaB5a76x 🦷 Vertical 2: The Next Level by Istvan Urban https://lnkd.in/e_A9CiNt 🦷 Protocol: Standardisation in Fixed Prosthodontics by Marko Jakovac https://lnkd.in/ezaT3WC7 #Dentist #dental #dentistry #dentalbooks #dentaljournals

I’m sure you’ve seen articles and books that purport to teach you how to photograph teeth like this. All you need is a decent camera system and a basic understanding of photography settings and tools, right? Wrong. All you need is a pencil and paper, because these are both drawings. And not drawings by accomplished artists but by dental students who were taught how to draw teeth by Dr Hanan Elgendy, author of How to Draw Teeth and Why It Matters. Dr Elgendy contends that drawing is a skill that can be learned by nearly every person with normal eyesight and average eye-hand coordination. More importantly, it is a skill that helps you develop manual skills needed to correctly reproduce the anatomical form of teeth, which is crucial in almost any phase of dentistry. Whether you want to improve your technical skill or simply learn something new, you should give drawing a try. Check out the book here: https://buff.ly/47U8Zu1 #DrawingTeeth #DentistryIsArtistry #dentalbooks #dentistry #dental

A book review for Dr Michael Radu’s Practical Applications in Dental Occlusion was just published in-press in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry! Dr Adriaan J.J. Zonnenberg writes this about the book: ➡️ “For the first time…a book has been published for the dentist who has graduated, has some experience in restorative dentistry, single crowns, short-span fixed partial dentures, and decided that he or she wants more.” ➡️ “[Dr Radu] describes the occlusion in a practical and manageable manner, especially with his illustrations and diagrams.” ➡️ “The book gives a lot of different approaches to individual success.” ➡️ “I do recommend the book for every clinician, beginning or already experienced.” Check out Dr Radu’s book here: https://buff.ly/4cp3ggQ Or read the full book review here: https://buff.ly/3XS5qQt Thanks to Elsevier for publishing this timely review! #occlusionmatters #bookreviews #newbooks 🔥

Join us for this premier event, bringing together leading professionals, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe. This symposium is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the latest advancements, techniques, and innovations in the fields of periodontics and restorative dentistry. ➡️ World-class speakers ➡️ Compelling presentations with clinical impact ➡️ Focused surgical and restorative tracks ➡️ Even more workshops on the topics you care about ➡️ An exhibition of the latest and greatest products available ➡️ Opportunity to network with industry leaders and peers Mark your calendar, secure your tickets, and start planning your trip to Boston today:

When mucogingival deformities are present around dental implants, phenotype modification therapy can increase the peri-implant mucosal thickness and the amount of keratinized mucosa, improving the long-term clinical outcome. Free gingival grafts are considered the gold standard to increase keratinized mucosa, but they are less predictable on the lingual and often present with limited gains in tissue thickness due to a limited blood supply. The semilunar lingualized apically positioned flap (SLAP) with subperiosteal tunnel connective tissue graft (CTG) can increase both peri-implant mucosal thickness and keratinized mucosal width circumferentially. SLAP consists of one full-thickness, semilunar incision within the keratinized mucosa and buccal to the implant as well as two vertical releasing incisions mesial and distal to the implant, extending lingually into the alveolar mucosa. The tissue is apically positioned lingual to the implant and sutured in place, creating buccal space for the CTG via buccal subperiosteal tunneling. In issue 5 of the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Aziz Saqr et al demonstrate a case report using SLAP for peri-implant soft tissue phenotype modification around mandibular implants. Learn how this technique can improve clinical outcomes in your practice! Check out the article here: https://buff.ly/3zJv6H2 #PRD #SLAP #PhenotypeModification #Periodontics #CTG #KeratinizedMucosa #DentalImplants #implants #implantology #periimplantitis