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Severe tooth wear can present a complex restorative challenge, particularly when loss of tooth structure is accompanied by reduced occlusal vertical dimension, altered function, sensitivity, and…
Severely worn teeth can create a complex combination of functional, restorative, and aesthetic problems. As tooth structure is progressively lost, patients may experience changes in occlusion,…
Root-caries activity is assessed using texture, plaque stagnation, cavitation, cleansability, location and change over time—not colour alone. Soft or leathery plaque-retentive lesions suggest…
DentalReach Academic Editor: Caries detection has traditionally relied on visual-tactile examination, which is subjective and often lacks sensitivity. Tactile probing can even. Application should…
DentalReach Academic Editor: We've known for years that silver diamine fluoride can arrest caries. But can it actually help rebuild demineralised tooth structure? A new systematic review.…
DentalReach Critical Appraisal: The study aimed to evaluate the use of an anesthetic patch with the experimental formulation in the control of pain at the time of injection.. Interpretation should…
DentalReach Academic Editor: In a research conducted at the Dental Care Center of Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Lebanon), a team of experts has explored the profound influence. Application…
DentalReach Practice Perspective: A comprehensive research study conducted by two authors independently has shed light on the survival rates of full coverage fixed prosthetic. Interpretation should…
DentalReach Evidence Review: Abstract No oral surgical procedure can be done without local anesthesia. The main aim of local anesthesia is to ensure that dental procedures cause a. Application…
DentalReach Academic Editor: A 15-year retrospective analysis of 672 ceramic veneers offers rare long-term insight into why veneers succeed — and why they fail. The study highlights one.…
DentalReach Clinical Contributor: A recent retrospective case-control study conducted in Panihati, West Bengal, sheds light on the etiology of noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) and. Interpretation…
DentalReach Practice Perspective: Dental caries remains one of the most common and challenging diseases in modern dentistry, posing significant threats to both enamel and dentin and. Application…