There are a few steps that are covered during every trip to the dentist, including identifying the problem areas, visualizing the problem, and then eliminating the problem. But there is one infection elimination technique that dentists can incorporate into that cycle, but many do not use, according to Philip Mollica, DMD, who spoke at the Updates in Contemporary Dentistry Meeting.
Dr. Mollica told the audience in attendance that they should consider incorporating ozone into the elimination portion of their routine examination.
Conservative Treatment of Anterior Worn Dentition with Adhesive Composite Resin
How does one treat anterior worn dentition when dentin is exposed and is continuing to wear and the amount of enamel loss barely exposes dentin? In some cases, the patient notices and asks about the discoloration of the incisal edges of the mandibular teeth because of exposed dentin; other times, the patient notices a bluish translucency at the incisal edges on the facial surfaces of the maxillary incisors caused by worn dentin on the lingual surfaces of these teeth, leaving only enamel that is translucent. A conservative approach can be used to restore worn incisal edges to the existing vertical dimension with direct composite resin. This article describes a case report of a conservative treatment of the worn anterior dentition using direct bonded, wear-resistant composite resin.
How does one treat anterior worn dentition when dentin is exposed and is continuing to wear and the amount of enamel loss barely exposes dentin? In some cases, the patient notices and asks about the discoloration of the incisal edges of the mandibular teeth because of exposed dentin; other times, the patient notices a bluish translucency at the incisal edges on the facial surfaces of the maxillary incisors caused by worn dentin on the lingual surfaces of these teeth, leaving only enamel that is translucent. A conservative approach can be used to restore worn incisal edges to the existing vertical dimension with direct composite resin. This article describes a case report of a conservative treatment of the worn anterior dentition using direct bonded, wear-resistant composite resin.
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