Esthetics of Translucency

The patient loved her new crowns! 

Her old ones (porcelain-fused-to-metal) were very opaque so that no light could shine through.  This greatly reduced esthetic appeal, and they looked fake.  These new ones are made of different material and allow for light to show from behind - very similar to tooth enamel.  The perceived glow greatly enhances esthetic appeal.  Thank you Tosch Laboratory!

Antibiotics for Prosthetic Joint Infection Prophylaxis

Do you have an artificial joint?

The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published this month that patients with prosthetic joints no longer need to promedicate prior to dental treatment.

A panel has judged that current best evidence fails to demonstrate a link between dental procedures and prosthetic joint infection (PJI).  On the other hand, the risk of antibiotic resistance, adverse drug reactions, and cost associated with prescribing antibiotics for PJI prophylaxis is much greater.

To read the JADA article, click here.