This case highlights one of the biggest challenges in dentistry: the replacement of a single front tooth with an implant retained crown. In this case it was a team effort of Russell Blanchard for the restorative work, Sally Dyer of Whalton Dental Arts for the ceramic restorations and Kia Rezavandi for the implant work. After much discussion before any work began it was agreed that the best … [Read more...]

"Minimally invasive" is a commonly used buzz word in dentistry at the minute and quite rightly so. It is a phrase that reflects a philosophy or approach that prioritises the retention of as much sound tooth tissue when carrying out any restorative work. This belief is based on the self evident truth that the best "restorative material" is sound untouched enamel and dentine and the more we leave … [Read more...]