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Conservative Treatment to Improve Function & Esthetics
PATIENTS TURN TO US for professional advice regarding treatment that aligns with their best interests. As dental professionals, our role is to of-fer patients solutions that meet their esthetic goals while ensuring that the treatment provided does not pose additional risks. Challenges can arise when patients are hesitant to undergo recommended treatments, forcing us to decide whether or not to accommodate their wishes in another manner, even if it involves removing more tooth structure, compromising tooth integrity, altering the bonding substrate, or impacting the long-term predictability of the results.
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It Should Never Be All or Nothing
Composite artistry provides patients with a cost-effective alternative to porcelain.
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Adopting Stronger Flowable Composites
For many clinicians, a strong, flowable composite was not available when they first started practicing. “When we were initially using flowable composites, I was trying to use as little as possible on my restorations.”
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Can Indirect Restorations Be Produced With the Same Level of Quality Without Using Digital Technology?
Whether or not digital tools are used in treatment, the critical foundations of quality clinical practice remain the same. Dentists must have the experience and wisdom to determine the correct diagnosis and appropriate clinical endpoint.
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