OBJECTIVE Ceramic inlays and onlays are a tooth colored alternative to metallic restorations. Clinical long-term data are scarce though, especially about inlays and onlays having proximal margins in dentin. The present prospective controlled clinical study evaluated the clinical performance of IPS Empress inlays and onlays with cuspal replacements and proximal margins below the cementoenamel ju...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Teeth are weakened after endodontic treatment and should, ideally, be crowned, especially posterior teeth. However, this is not always possible. Information about the longevity of endodontically treated teeth without crown coverage may assist in selecting appropriate treatment modalities. PURPOSE The aims of this cohort study were to evaluate the survival rate for endodon...

We report an unusual case of early structural failure of the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis 22 months after initial implantation. A 71-year-old woman, who had undergone stentless valve implantation by the subcoronary method, presented with a new diastolic murmur and progressive congestive heart failure 20 months after the initial implantation. Reoperation was performed using a stented biopro...

F or adequate sealant retention, the bonding surface area must be maximized and the enamel clean, free of salivary contamination, and dry at the time of sealant placement.I, 2 However, because pit and fissure sealants bond to the cuspal incline planes and not to the bottoms of the pits and fissures,B_6 insufficient curing of the resin sealant could reduce the bond strength. The purpose of this ...