Dentaltown Magazine - September 2007

Articles
By Benjamin Lund Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Tranforming Lives
by Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
Who is really in charge when your patient needs an implant? Dr. Gordon Christensen shares his perspective on this sometimes slippery issue.
By Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Success is in the Details
By Dr. Ara Nazarian Private Practice Troy, Michigan
Using a material called Expasyl, Dr. Ara Nazarian will provide dentists techniques and tips for predictable soft-tissue management of restorative dentistry ranging from porcelain veneers to full mouth rehabilitation.
In This Issue
Universal Health Insurance & Dentistry
Craniofacial Pain/TMJ
Continuing Education in the Comfort of Your Home!
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Message Boards
Everyone knows the obvious signs of parafunction, but there are many other clues that might be overlooked.
As implants grow in popularity, an extraction is no longer just getting the tooth out. Today, you should consider placing a bone graft material to improve the prognosis for a future implant.
The thought of a Class-2 composite restoration on a second molar might give you a backache. You can enjoy this case without straining your neck.
What works better for internal bleaching: hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide? What protocols do you use?
Townie Clinicals
What would you do if the next implant that comes through the door is in the wrong spot? Check out this great save.
This is the perfect marriage of ortho and restorative. Show this approach to any patient who resists orthodontic treatment.
A maxillary central incisor extracted and replaced with an immediate implant. Check out this terrific first case.
This is a beautifully documented case of wisdom teeth removal. See this case from start to finish through terrific photography.

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