Contemporary management of generalized erosive tooth surface loss.

Unlabelled: Management of generalized erosive tooth surface loss can be challenging. Careful pre-operative assessment of the patient and treatment planning is essential. The aim of any treatment provided is to prevent further tooth surface loss, restore aesthetics and function, and provide a stable occlusal relationship.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta: full-mouth rehabilitation using implants and sinus grafts--a case report.

Unlabelled: This case report outlines one possible treatment modality to manage the developmental abnormality dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI). In this case, the patient's dentition is restored using a combination of full-coverage crowns for the remaining teeth and implant-supported crowns to replace missing teeth in a re-organized occlusal scheme. The case also demonstrates the effective use of the sinus graft procedure with simultaneous placement of dental implants.

Aesthetic preview: a novel approach.

Unlabelled: Planning the final aesthetic result of restorative treatment is a key skill needed by the clinician to ensure predictable success. This paper aims to review current techniques that may be used by clinicians for an aesthetic preview, whilst also highlighting a simple technique that may be readily utilized in practice.

Clinical Relevance: It is considered good practice to give patients an aesthetic preview of the end result prior to commencing active treatment.

The ovate pontic for fixed bridgework.

Unlabelled: The provision of fixed prosthodontic restorations that meets the patient's functional and aesthetic demands can be challenging, especially in the anterior maxilla. It requires close communication with the technician and knowledge of the available options. This article will outline the options for pontic design and focus on the ovate pontic, which has the potential to provide the most aesthetic outcome.

Techniques for restoring worn anterior teeth with direct composite resin.

Unlabelled: Toothwear is increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatment methods for moderate or advanced toothwear, such as indirect restorations and crown lengthening surgery, are invasive and destructive of remaining tissues. The 'Dahl technique' has been used to obtain space for anterior restorations and has been modified such that direct composite restorations are placed at increased occlusal vertical dimension.

Conservative aesthetic techniques for discoloured teeth: 2. Microabrasion and composite.

Unlabelled: The first article in this series discussed the minimal intervention approach to discoloured teeth, starting with dental bleaching. This second article goes on to explain the technique of microabrasion and the use of direct composite techniques.

Clinical Relevance: Microabrasion and composite can provide minimally invasive treatments for discoloured teeth.

Conservative aesthetic techniques for discoloured teeth: 1. The use of bleaching.

Unlabelled: There is an increasing move towards more minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry. This series of two articles discusses conservative techniques for the treatment of discoloured teeth. A step-wise approach to treatment is promoted to encourage the most conservative solution to achieve satisfactory aesthetics.

Cosmetic rehabilitation following successful treatment of aggressive periodontitis.

Unlabelled: With advances in periodontal therapy, many sufferers from aggressive periodontitis are retaining their teeth after successful treatment. This presents the practitioner with aesthetic and restorative challenges in these relatively young patients. Lifelong motivation is essential to the supportive therapy for these patients, and the maintenance of good aesthetics, combined with biologically acceptable corrective therapy, may help maintain a high level of motivation.