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Leveraging Advances in Restorative Dentistry
Educational Objectives
The overall goal of this article is to provide the reader with information on contemporary practices in general dentistry. After reading this article, the reader will be able to:
- Describe modern-day detection methods including current radiographic techniques and the use of transillumination.
- Review modern techniques to remove diseased tooth structure and procedures for restoration preparation.
- Describe the benefits and drawbacks of different adhesive techniques as well as the main reasons for postoperative sensitivity.
- Compare various composite systems available for tooth restoration.
Abstract
Dentistry is an ever-evolving field. As technology improves, we are able to take these advances and apply them to clinical practice. Notable developments in the field of radiography have drastically improved practitioners’ ability not only to diagnose caries and pathologies more effectively but also earlier than ever before. Diagnoses with more detail, as well as the more precise location of these potential problems, are also possible with modern-day radiographs. Technological advancements in dentistry are not limited to improved diagnoses. Caries removal and tooth preparation instruments, bonding systems, and restorative materials have improved over the years and provide practitioners with a wide array of choices in treatment. Some of the purported benefits of these advancements are improved chair time management, less pain reported by patients, and more retentive restorations. It is up to the individual practitioner to stay current on the new technologies available in the field, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. This article provides some examples of advancements in the field of restorative dentistry.
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Author Bio
Scott Coleman, DDS
Dr. Coleman’s institutional education and intensive continuing education have elevated him to the top of his field. He graduated cum laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1980 with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He went on to earn his DDS degree, graduating first in his class at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1984. Dr. Coleman is a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
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