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Layering technique with non-Vita shading concepts
Layering technique with non-Vita shading concepts
Managing teeth with hypoplasia stains or discoloration using composite resin materials is challenging. When appraising hyp...
Tooth-reduction 3D-printed guides for facilitating the provision of ultrathin laminate veneers
Tooth-reduction 3D-printed guides for facilitating the provision of ultrathin laminate veneers
Tooth-reduction guides offer a more controlled and conservative tooth preparation. Many types of tooth-reduction guides ar...
Evaluation and correlation of extraoral and intraoral attributes on smile esthetics
Evaluation and correlation of extraoral and intraoral attributes on smile esthetics
Aim: The harmonious existence of the extraoral and intraoral attributes are critical and capable of enhancing smile esthet...
A conservative full-mouth ceramic rehabilitation for a severely worn dentition
A conservative full-mouth ceramic rehabilitation for a severely worn dentition
There is a constantly growing prevalence of tooth wear in dentistry. The present case report describes a rehabilitation th...
Esthetic rehabilitation through crown lengthening and laminate veneers
Esthetic rehabilitation through crown lengthening and laminate veneers
Aim: To describe a digital workflow utilizing 3D printing technology to guide esthetic crown lengthening and control tooth...
Retention strength of zirconia occlusal veneer restoration
Retention strength of zirconia occlusal veneer restoration
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the retention strength of nonretentive zirconia occlusal veneers bonded to differ...
Ridge preservation with the 
socket-shield technique and immediate provisionalization for delayed implant placement
Ridge preservation with the 
socket-shield technique and immediate provisionalization for delayed implant placement
Aim: The present case report with medium-term follow-up aims to report on the successful outcomes of ridge preservation us...
Rationale for vertical periodontal defects being a contraindication to the socket-shield technique
Rationale for vertical periodontal defects being a contraindication to the socket-shield technique
Much has been published on the socket-shield technique since its introduction to implant dentistry in 2010. The literature...
Combination of minimal- and 
non-preparation techniques with ceramic veneers for managing esthetic deficiencies
Combination of minimal- and 
non-preparation techniques with ceramic veneers for managing esthetic deficiencies
Non-preparation (non-prep) ceramic veneers are a convenient and conservative treatment option, but controversy exists abou...
Treatment protocol of dental bleaching and resin infiltration for white spot lesions
Treatment protocol of dental bleaching and resin infiltration for white spot lesions
White spot lesions are considered to be a major concern in esthetic dentistry. These lesions can be treated with noninvasi...
Deep margin elevation
Deep margin elevation
Deep subgingival margins are a much-debated topic in adhesive and restorative dentistry. The hydrophobic trait of direct c...
Gender-based evaluation of interproximal dimensions
Gender-based evaluation of interproximal dimensions
Objective: The present study was formulated as a gender-based evaluation of the vertical apicocoronal (VAC), horizontal me...
Influence of resin cement on color stability when luting lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations
Influence of resin cement on color stability when luting lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations
Aim: To evaluate the influence of resin cement on the color stability of lithium disilicate and zirconia restorations imme...
Comparison of two different techniques for deepithelialization: 
a split-mouth case series
Comparison of two different techniques for deepithelialization: 
a split-mouth case series
Aim: The aim of the present preliminary study was to observe and make a histologic comparison of connective tissue grafts ...
New digital approach to posterior tooth color reproduction in biomimetic adhesive restorations
New digital approach to posterior tooth color reproduction in biomimetic adhesive restorations
The accurate determination of tooth shade and its reproduction in modern restorations is often an arduous challenge in dai...
Fracture strength of implant-supported monolithic crowns after aging in a mastication simulator
Fracture strength of implant-supported monolithic crowns after aging in a mastication simulator
The fracture strength of implant-supported monolithic CAD/CAM crowns under approximate clinical conditions and how their f...
Palatal bone plate to repair a deficient site in the esthetic zone
Palatal bone plate to repair a deficient site in the esthetic zone
Implants in the esthetic area are challenging for many reasons, all the more so when the hard and soft tissue are deficien...
Advances in diastema closure and tooth shape change using direct composite restorations: the Front Wing Technique
Advances in diastema closure and tooth shape change using direct composite restorations: the Front Wing Technique
Closing a diastema with a direct composite restoration still represents a real challenge for clinicians, mainly due to the...
A minimally invasive two-stage crown lengthening procedure applying a tunneling technique
A minimally invasive two-stage crown lengthening procedure applying a tunneling technique
Aim: The purpose of the present retrospective case series was to introduce a minimally invasive two-stage flapless crown l...
Digital evaluation of dental bleaching using a new methodology: an in vivo study
Digital evaluation of dental bleaching using a new methodology: an in vivo study
Objective: The objective of the present study was to assess the progress and efficiency of at-home bleaching protocols wit...