{"title":"Advances and current research in ceramic restorative materials.","authors":"D Nathanson, D Riis","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ceramics are currently the most widely used material for veneering crowns and bridges. Newer applications, such as bonded inlays, onlays, and veneers, are steadily gaining in popularity. A new generation of metal-free, all-ceramic systems for crowns became available during the 1980s. More recently, other all-ceramic systems with improved mechanical properties affording a variety of uses have been introduced. Also, a computer-assisted design-computer-assisted manufacture method of fabricating ceramic inlays has become a routine treatment entity with favorable 5-year clinical data. Research is leading to a better understanding of conventional ceramic systems as well as providing information on laboratory manipulation and clinical methodology for optimal results.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"34-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19387059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Food and Drug Administration and its influence on home bleaching.","authors":"V B Haywood","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The era of bleaching vital teeth has captured the attention of the dental profession, the public, the media, and the government. This method, using a custom-fitted mouthguard and a carbamide peroxide solution, is known as home bleaching, matrix bleaching, nightguard vital bleaching, passive bleaching, and dentist-prescribed-home-applied bleaching. Recent action of the US Food and Drug Administration and continued research and clinical experience in the area have provided favorable and unfavorable information about the variations of the technique. This article discusses these variations, with the general conclusion that the technique of vital tooth bleaching, when administered by a dentist using a custom-fitted mouthguard, is as safe as many other routinely performed dental procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"12-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19387056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Periodontal considerations for esthetics: edentulous ridge augmentation.","authors":"E S Rosenberg, S A Cutler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Edentulous ridge augmentation is a plastic surgical technique that is performed to improve patient esthetics when unsightly, deformed ridges exist. This article describes the etiology of ridge deformities and the many procedures that can be executed to achieve an esthetic, functional result. Historically, soft-tissue mucogingival techniques were described to augment collapsed ridges. Pedicle grafts, free soft-tissue grafts, and subepithelial connective tissue grafts are predictable forms of therapy. More recently, ridge augmentation techniques were developed that regenerate the lost periodontium. These include allografts, bioglasses, guided tissue regenerative procedures, and tissue expansion.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"61-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19386292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inlays and onlays.","authors":"J F Roulet, G M Lösche, M Noack","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dentists must meet the increased demands of patients for esthetic dentistry. Because the substitution of amalgam with direct composite restorations is somewhat problematic and restricted to special indications only, the most suitable method is the esthetic inlay. All available systems are reviewed and described. These restorations must be inserted with adhesive techniques. The performance and the problems associated with these techniques are described in detail. Improvements in luting techniques, eg, the use of ultrasonic energy, may further simplify the application technique for esthetic inlays. For clinical success, the margin quality of adhesively luted inlays is essential. In vitro and in vivo studies with esthetic inlays report good clinical behavior of such restorations. However, until the results of long-term clinical studies are available, these systems should not be used on a routine basis as a substitute for amalgam.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"41-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19387060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cosmetic oral and maxillofacial surgery: a new era.","authors":"L S Belinfante, J D Schultz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry that may be likened to the proverbial \"sleeping giant.\" From a humble, nascent beginning as a specialty to advance the then modern concept of alveolar surgery to its present state, oral and maxillofacial surgery is today vibrating with excitement. To the credit of dentistry, the profession now has a specialty that not only has the capability to alter the bony facial framework, but also can alter the collateral collagenous and superficial cutaneous structures. Combined with dental alteration of the dentition and gingival apparatus, the profession is nearing its zenith relative to having the capability of changing an entire face.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"80-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19386295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bibliography of the current world literature. Cosmetic dentistry.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"89-106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19386297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dentures and partials or esthetic removable prosthetics.","authors":"W F Turbyfill","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the past 50 years, advances in restorative dental procedures have made it possible for dentists to achieve better esthetic and functional results for their patients than ever before. Removable prosthodontics has been practiced in much the same way that is has been for many years. Since the introduction of root-form osseointegrated implants, there is a renewed interest in the edentulous and partially edentulous patient. To give the patient all possible treatment options, implants must be considered, but they must not replace sound prosthodontic principles. Presurgical prosthodontics in the form of provisional restorations and stents are necessary for correct implant placement. Overdentures, bar partial dentures, and soft liners are sound treatment alternatives. Review of the work of Dr. Earl Pound is the best source for the development of correct complete dentures.</p>","PeriodicalId":79334,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in cosmetic dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"75-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19386294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}