This course describes the benefits, advantages and principles of the paralleling (XCP) dental X- ray technique. Elements of radiographic quality, necessary steps for proper film placement in the maxillary and mandibular archs using the XCP/PID techniques are listed and discussed.

This illustrated workbook offers a review of the anatomy and physiology of the TMJ, explores contributing factors to myofascial pain, presents a diagnostic paradigm, and provides you with some noninvasive, reversible techniques to help the patient.

Douglas A. Terry, DDS, and Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS, review the clinical history of composite resin aesthetic techniques, and present a simplified stratification technique using a new composite material. After reading this article, the individual will learn that the historical progression of aesthetic techniques for composite resin restorations, and a simplified aesthetic stratification technique.