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Are orifice barriers proven to improve clinical survival after root canal treatment, or are they mainly biologically plausible?
Which clinical findings justify single-visit or multiple-visit root canal treatment?
A laboratory study found higher bond strength with a second adhesive layer. Is that enough to change routine clinical technique?
Patients sometimes request veneers for a missing tooth. What should be explained before choosing an aesthetic treatment?
Plaque is involved in caries and periodontal disease, but are the biological pathways actually the same?
Which small procedural steps determine whether a putty-wash impression should be accepted or repeated?
What can dentists conclude from an association between serum cotinine, secondhand smoke and tooth loss?
Can a laboratory comparison identify one universally superior rotary file system for root canal cleaning?
Which clinical and quality-control factors should guide selection between impression materials and intraoral scanning?
How should dentists plan appointments, medicines and surgery for patients observing intermittent or religious fasting?
Which diet and lifestyle questions provide actionable information without overclaiming causation?
Stress is associated with many oral complaints, but how should dentists avoid turning it into a catch-all diagnosis?