Successful application of preservative dentistry principles should lead to maximum conservation of sound tooth structure, minimal use of anesthetic, minimal pain, a reduced risk for endodontic treatment, tooth extraction and an increase in the mean survival time of affected teeth....

Fixed Prosthodontics is the branch of Prosthodontics that deals with replacement of missing tooth or teeth and associated structures by means of prosthesis that can’t be removed by the patient Biologically acceptable fixed Prosthodontic treatment demands that prepared teeth be protected and stabilized with provisional restorations that resemble the...

The earliest reference to tooth decay and toothache came from the ancient Sumerian text known as the “Legend of the worm”....

The delivery of care for patients missing one or all of their teeth very often requires implants to restore function, esthetics, hard and soft tissue contours, speech, and intraoral health. The delayed occlusal loading protocol, either 1- or 2-stage approach, has been evaluated for more than 30 years by a number of clinical settings and situations....