“Surgical-Restorative Resource” Update #5

It’s been almost a year since I’ve provided a selection of clinical articles from The Surgical-Restorative Resource, a website I co-edit with Dr. Scott Froum.  Each month we publish four articles that focus on the team approach to complex care.  Updates can be delivered to your inbox if  you can sign up here for the SRR e-newsletter.

(1) “My implant is too shallow and now I’m getting food stuck between my teeth“

What happens when an implant isn’t placed deeply enough?  The restorative dentist can still place a restoration, but there will be subtle consequences.  Here’s an excellent case presentation by periodontist Dr. Albert Yoo of what can happen…

(2) “Is it time to retire the free gingival graft procedure in light of new alternative tissue grafting materials?”

Free gingival grafts are a predictable way to increase the amount of keratinized soft tissue around teeth.  Unfortunately they require a donor site, which is uncomfortable.  Have modern grafting materials replaced the need for a donor site?  Periodontist Dr. Alessandro Geminiani reviews his results…

(3) Fabricating IPS e.max veneers step-by-step”

Treatment plan, preparation, shade selection, lab work, and insertion.  Dr. G. Franklin Shull shares beautiful photographs of a maxillary anterior cosmetic case step-by-step using e.max crowns…

(4) “Excessive gingival display: addressing multiple etiologies for optimal esthetic outcomes”

There are some fascinating techniques being developed to treat “gummy smiles.”  Periodontist Dr. Edward Gottesman is pioneering a surgical approach that reduces the vestibule.  The results are amazing…