Veneer treatment depends on the accuracy of every stage, from enamel preparation and gingival management to shade communication, ceramic fabrication and final…
The soft tissue frame around a tooth defines the esthetic outcome of every restoration, veneer and crown. When dental professionals talk about gingival…
A weekend surf session at Bondi, a misjudged header in a Saturday football match, or a child tumbling off a playground rope in Brisbane - any of these moments…
A fractured incisor is a small defect with a large visual impact. In a Class IV restoration, the clinician must replace lost tooth structure while recreating…
Crown lengthening surgery reshapes the gum and, when necessary, the supporting bone to expose more of a tooth. It can refine a “gummy smile”, improve the…
Beautiful anterior dentistry depends on more than shade, translucency and tooth shape. The way the upper and lower front teeth meet during speaking, chewing…
Anterior adhesive dentistry is most successful when it respects the natural tooth rather than treating it as a passive support for a restoration. Enamel and…
Selecting a veneer try-in paste is more than matching a label such as translucent, clear or opaque. The paste temporarily simulates the optical effect of the…
Direct composite restorations can deliver excellent aesthetics and function when the dentist controls the shape, contacts, incisal edge and occlusion from the…