Publications in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dental Procedures

• Dental Facelift versus Modern Cosmetic Facelift - A comparison is made between the growing popularity of facelifts achieved through advanced reconstructive dentistry and traditional Cosmetic Facial Surgery. Dr. Michael Lyons, MD, FACS, of Mobile Alabama outlines and discusses patient choices of procedures and technologies that can produce significant structural and aesthetic changes in facial structures and facial tissues.
  
  
• Bone Loss - Causes and Treatment: Mandibular or Maxillary jawbone density problems can develop through disease conditions, trauma and even the way we take care of our teeth.... or don't take care of our teeth. Learn what can be done to thwart certain bone loss issues and some of the popular procedures for treating it. - Written by Dr. Richard Winter of Milwaukee Wisconsin
  
  
• The Art and Science of Smile Makeovers - 10 Factors - Truly creative dentists who focus much of their practice on cosmetic dentistry tend to follow a set of rules or guidelines for maximizing the probability of achieving the precise aesthetic result their patients want. Learn more about what some of these factors are - Authored by Dr. Ron Briglia of West Chester (Philadelphia) Pennsylvania
  
  
• Repair and Replacements: Reconstructive Enamel Treatment - Tooth enamel can become damaged or compromised in various ways. Genetics, eating habits, GERD and purging, just to name a few. See and learn about the different causes and possible treatment choices. - Authored by Dr. Richard Winter of Milwaukee Wisconsin
  
  
• Crown Failures - An Anatomy of Why and How Crowns Fail Two articles written on the subject by 2 renowned California and Wisconsin Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentists. Learn about the diagnostic methods and insights that have an easily comprehended logical approach
  
  
• Treating Diastema - Gaps Between Teeth - A fairly common cosmetic dentistry procedure that can be managed through more than one technique. Learn more about which procedure... bonding, porcelain veneers, dental crowns or the use of a bridge represents the best informed choice possible.
  
  
• Porcelain Veneers - Things to Know - Veneer technology has enabled many patients to obtain a true makeover experience through the use of dental bonding procedures. Read about the things that should be known when evaluating this cosmetic procedure as your treatment of choice. - Written by Dr. Mitchell Pohl of Boca Raton Florida
  
  
• Computer Imaging in Cosmetic Dentistry - Computerized Imaging is the perfect technology that enables patients to visualize what their final cosmetic outcome will be... prior to treatment. Read about an example of a young man considering the use of porcelain veneers to create a makeover effect he has been longing for - by Dr. Jeffrey Hoos of Stratford Connecticut
  
  
• Flossing Your Way to Health - Flossing can be vital to your overall well being and not just for the health of the teeth and gums. Learn more about how flossing helps to prevent the occurence of what afflicts 80% of all adult Americans.... Gingivitis (early periodontal disease) - by Dr James H Doundoulakis of Manhattan New York
  
  
• Bone and Tissue Grafting - Different types of grafts for a variety of dental needs. Discusses why grafting is needed (gum recession - inadequate jaw bone) and causal relationships.
  
  
• Computer Guided Implant Surgery - Comparison of SimPlant technology (developed by Materialize) and NobelGuide (developed by Nobel Biocare) for use in achieving optimal placement of implant devices for individual or total tooth replacement. - by Dr. Daniel Marinic of Chicago (Evanston) Illinois
  
  
• Making Black, Dark or Brown Gums Pink - Unique applications of dental laser technology can effectively treat the problems of spotty, purple, black or entirely brown gums due to excess melanin deposits. Make gums pink again - by Dr Gary Bram of Bayside (Queens) New York
  
  
• Teeth Whitening: Fact and Fiction - Learn what works and what doesn't work with teeth whitening procedures. Cites an unusual study comparing different types of teeth whitening procedures - by Dr Daniel Marinic of Evanston (Chicago) Illinois
  
  
• Osseointegration - Process for Successful Implants - From tooth extraction to successful integration necessary for implant success. Learn the details and implications for different types of implant procedures. - Written by Dr. Daniel Marinic of Chicago (Evanston) Illinois
  
  
• Sedation Procedures for Cosmetic Dentistry Patients - Certain makeover and reconstructive procedures can involve extended diagnostics and treatments that can become uncomfortable at times. Learn how principles of sedation dentistry can be used for assuring patient comfort throughout an entire treatment plan. - by Dr. Ron Briglia of West Chester Pennsylvania
  
  
• Avoiding Treatment Failures: Learn about the importance of Articulators and how they are used by skilled dentists for monitoring bite and occlusal issues in diagnosis and successful treatment. - Written by Dr. Richard Winter of Milwaukee Wisconsin