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Is your child afraid of the dentist? CBT could help

Dental News and Technology

Around one in three children are scared of going to the dentist, leading to dental avoidance, and end up with poor oral health, more toothache, dental infections and tooth decay as a result. Now, a team of dentists and researchers led by the University of Sheffield's School of Clinical Dentistry have been awarded more than £1.6

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Prosthetic Reconstruction Using Available Bone

Dentistry Today

Many of our patients present to our practices wishing to consider options that may improve their overall health and self-confidence. CASE REPORT Our patient was a 75-year-old female with no negative medical conditions that could affect the integration of dental implants. She had been edentulous for a major portion of her adult life.

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Amelogenesis Imperfecta

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Amelogenesis imperfecta is a collection of genetic conditions that most often presents intraorally with generalized hypomineralization. Amelogenesis imperfecta is an uncommon genetic condition affecting the enamel. However, the patient was informed to replace the missing tooth in the future if needed.

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The Importance Of Dental Technology In Tooth Decay Treatment

Modern Family Dental

Maintaining good oral health and staying free of dental cavities is vital for a healthy and happy life. Unfortunately, tooth decay, a sneaky disease affecting billions of people worldwide , remains a prevalent oral health issue. Demineralization Acidic conditions cause demineralization of the enamel.

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Fully Digital Full Arch?

Dentistry Today

5 Innovative techniques, such as the sigma composite curve (or surgical intervention of fiducial markers fixated to the bone), have also helped improve scanning flow. 6 While these processes work for some and not for others, developers have created alternative workflows to aid in acquiring accurate intraoral data.