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Implant failure is an outcome no one wants. Our experts share insight into common mistakes dentists make placing implants and what they can do to fix them.

6 mistakes dentists make placing implants

Explaining how one of the most popular indirect restorative material is formed and functions.

Dental zirconia and keys for clinical success

An interview with Koichiro Hirata, one of the creators of the innovative shade matching technology behind Tokuyama Dental’s OMNICHROMA composite.

Translating the Science: Unlocking the potential of supra-nano spherical fillers

Dr. Peter Gardell graduated NYU College of Dentistry in 1989 and has a technology-based practice with an emphasis on esthetics in Stamford, Conn. CEREC has been in use in the office since 2005; Galileos was added in 2010. Dr. Gardell holds a faculty position with CerecDoctors.com and is an instructor for the Cerec Accept program.He has been an alpha and beta tester for Sirona’s imaging and CAD/CAM technologies since 2009. He also is involved with testing for various manufacturers of restorative and implant products. Dr. Gardell is a basic and advanced trainer for the CEREC system, helping those who have brought CAD/CAM technology into their offices become proficient and profitable with it. He has authored articles and lectured on topics ranging from integration of technology in the dental office to materials, orthodontics, restorative and implant dentistry.

Follow these steps to create a great restoration and gain the "stamp of approval."

How to achieve beauty, form and function using the stamp technique

The company will now provide custom implant abutments and screw-retained crowns and bridges.

DenMat Holdings expanded its line of high-quality, end-to-end laboratory services to include custom implant abutments and screw-retained crowns and bridges. The addition of implant services reportedly enables oral health professionals to prescribe a custom-tailored restorative solution for virtually any patient-be it simple or complex-from DenMat Laboratory.

DenMat introduces implant service offerings

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

How 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative is helping one practitioner provide better shade matching with more efficiency. 

Shade matching simplified

Dr. Walter Devoto graduated with honors in dentistry and dental prosthesis in 1991 from the University of Genoa, Italy. He is particularly interested in the fields of conservative dentistry and esthetic dentistry and runs his own private practices in Sestri Levante and Portofino. In addition, he is collaborating with diverse prestigious dental offices throughout Europe that specialize in esthetic dentistry. He has worked as a teacher and demonstrator at the University of Genoa and as a lecturer at the universities of Siena and Madrid. Now, he is a lecturer at the International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, and visiting professor at the UniversitÃ¨ de la Mediterranee, Marseille.

Why this method is easier and more precise than using a palatal silicone index.

How to close a midline diastema using the front wing technique

Richard Young, DDS received his dental training at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is an assistant professor of general dentistry at LLUSD where he lectures for and co-directs the D3 esthetics program. Dr Young was a very early adopter of advanced bonding techniques and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in minimally invasive dentistry. He has been using photography in his practice for 34 years. He is known for his expertise in digital photography and has inspired countless colleagues to adopt digital photography in their practices. He lectures and gives hands-on workshops internationally on both advanced adhesive dentistry, Bioclear matrix techniques, and digital photography. Dr Young maintains a private practice with his wife in San Bernadino, California, focusing on esthetic dentistry. He has many interests outside of dentistry and spends as much time as possible with his wife and daughter enjoying activities centered around the outdoors.

The matrix system has evolved, giving even more options for many different types of anterior restorations.

How to create a Class III restoration using the Bioclear matrix with injection molding

Curing lights are often considered the supporting cast for restorative materials, but learn why they’re a vital component of a restoration’s success.

Putting curing lights in the spotlight

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

The importance of following the manufacturer’s guidelines.  

Restorative Dentistry