PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Sergio Rubinstein, Highland Park dentist, take pride in contributing articles to various journals and books. These resources aim to assist you in understanding the diverse treatment options available. Feel free to reach out with any queries related to your unique circumstances.
Parameters for Integrating Esthetics with Function
In 1974, Amsterdam stated that “there may be different ways of treating a disease, but there can be but one correct diagnosis.”1 This is still true today: Regardless of the scientific and technological advances dentistry has undergone, treatment is still based upon accurate identification of the underlying problem.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Single-Tooth Replacement
Over the last several decades, dentistry has focused on more conservative treatment modalities and preventive techniques. This has been possible not only because of improved techniques and materials, but also because of the understanding that tooth preparation, regardless of how conservative it may be, is an irreversible procedure.
Prosthetic Management of Implants with Different Osseous Levels
The osseointegrated implant has become a standard treatment with a high degree of predictability for patients missing one or more teeth. It is especially recommended when the patient has a clear medical history and normal bone levels in both width and height in the edentulous areas.
The Reverse Pathway: Parameters for the Integration of Function and Aesthetics with Implants
Implant Dentistry has evolved dramatically since it’s inception as an anchor for the fully edentulous patient population.
Anterior Extraction & Implant Placement in a Severely Deficient Site
Multidisciplinary Enhancement of Hard and Soft Tissue Profiles
Anterior Extraction & Implant Placement in a Severely Deficient Site
Multidisciplinary Enhancement of Hard & Soft Tissue Profiles:Prosthetic Considerations, Part II
Prosthetic and Surgical Management of Atypical Space When Teeth Are Missing
Abstract: When a patient presents with congenitally missing teeth, early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning are critical to effective restorative management. Interdental space allocation must be identified to accommodate proper clinical crown proportion(s) through a surgical-prosthetic solution.
Surgical and Prosthetic Management of Implants: Single and Full-Arch Reconstruction
Abstract: Whether it’s a single tooth or multiple teeth, tooth loss has esthetic, functional, and health implications. Replacing multiple teeth can be especially complicated due to the loss of surrounding structures, often making it necessary to use additional procedures—eg, bone grafting—to solve the problems that arise. Fortunately,
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Treatment in an Esthetically Challenging Case
Abstract: A single missing tooth is a common occurrence among young patients and impacts esthetics and longterm oral health in terms of compromised bone, gum tissue, and, if warranted, an implant and final prosthesis. In this case report, after years of poorly executed orthodontic therapy, the patient’s dental growth complicated the development of an esthetically pleasing smile.
Parámetros para la integración de estética y función
Amsterdam constató en 1974: «Pueden existir diversas posibilidades para tratar una enfermedad, pero sólo un diagnóstico correcto»27. Esta máxima continúa siendo tan cierta hoy en día como entonces, puesto que independientemente de los avances cientíi cos y técnicos en la odontología, el tratamiento sigue basándose en la identii cación acertada de la dolencia subyacente.
Tratamiento de espacios interdentales simples con coronas implantosoportadas
En los últimos años, la odontología se ha concentrado en los métodos conservadores para el tratamiento y la prevención. El posterior desarrollo no sólo se debe a los avances en materiales y métodos. Más bien se debe a que cada preparación dental, independientemente de la consideración con la que se realice, constituye una intervención irreversible.
Advanced Esthetic Management of Dental Implants: Surgical and Restorative Considerations to Improve Outcomes
Objective: Successful dental implant therapy in the maxillary anterior dentition requires meticulous attention to surgical and prosthodontic measures.
Parameter zur Integration von Ästhetik und Funktion
Amsterdam konsta tierte 1974: „Es kann unterschiedliche Möglichkeiten geben, eine Krankheit zu behandeln, aber nur eine korrekte Diagnose.“27 Dies ist heute ebenso wahr wie damals, denn ungeachtet des wissenschaftlichen und technischen Fortschritts in der Zahnmedizin stützt sich die Behandlung nach wie vor auf die zutreffende Erkennung der zugrunde liegenden Erkrankung.
An Esthetic Alternative in Full-Coverage Restorations
All too often, restorative dentists are faced with the dilemma of not being able to provide the ceramist the optimal space for maximum esthetics. The reasons are numerous, yet the problem still remains. The dental industry, along with the dental laboratory industry, has developed numerous full-coverage restorative options to obtain maximum esthetics.
Clinical-Technological Synergy to Improve Clinical Outcome
Technological advances have enabled Dentistry to provide patients with better and longer lasting outcomes, where in some instances and not so long ago respective technological treatment options were not a possibility.
Direct posterior bonded restorations - an outline of a clinical technique
Modern dentistry has experienced a major shift on patients’ demands from health and function to cosmetics. Materials and techniques are constantly evolving to adapt to these ever-changing needs. One major purpose of modern dentistry is not only to deliver this type of care with excellence but the preservation of healthy tooth structure is just as essential. This article describes current concepts to help consistently obtain an excellent, predictable and long lasting restoration with the direct posterior bonded restoration.
Endodontic-restorative symbioses: diagnosis and treatment
The success of endodontic treatment is comprised of proper diagnosis and treatment, which is easier to accomplish when the symptoms correlate to the clinical and radiographic findings.
Endodontic-restorative symbioses: Diagnosis and treatment
With the technological evolution and predictability of osseointegrated dental implants, where does the endodontist’s responsibility lie? With the different options available today, where does endodontic therapy stop and implants begin? When is that decision made? Who makes it? Several questions must be analyzed: is the endodontist’s responsibility limited to only do an excellent root canal treatment? Should his role be also that of a gatekeeper and decision maker?
Optimum Esthetics and Retention with Cast-to Abutments
Progress and technological evolution is something we should all embrace since such attributes allow us to provide patients with improved care. But when is it appropriate to consider proven materials and techniques outdated and when should one move forward with the promise of better product(s) along with superior outcomes?
Accurate Impression Technique: A Key to Successful Prosthetics
Consistent, predictable, and reproducible procedures in restorative dentistry are expected from our impression materials and techniques. When taking an impression, clinicians must consider the true costs of retakes.
Evolution and Integration of Current Restorative Endodontic Concepts
The restoration of endodontically treated teeth was advocated by G.V. Black in 18691 followed by a one-unit post and crown by Richmond2 in 1878. Engineering principles indicate that structural strength on endodontically treated teeth is decreased by the removal of the roof of the pulp chamber, canal enlargement, and hence loss of integrity. The
Advanced Surgical and Restorative Therapies Aimed at Rehabilitation of a Severe Dentoalveolar Defect in the Esthetic Zone
This case report demonstrates 3-dimensional restoration of a severely-damaged alveolar ridge. Prior extraction, surgical trauma and infection resulted in total loss of facial and palatal cortices in an esthetically-critical area of the dentition. The compromised restorative and endodontic status of the adjacent canine precluded a conventional fixed bridge.
Do All Endodontically Treated Teeth Require a Post?
Treatment modalities in restorative dentistry should be implemented with a solid rationale behind them and support from scientific studies. These principles, in conjunction with clinical experience, can dictate when and if a post is required when a tooth has undergone root canal treatment.
Immediate single-tooth replacement with acellular dermal matrix allogeneic bone on sloped platform-switching implants: A case series
Achieving predictable success with implants in the aesthetic zone is essential for clinicians. Promoting marginal bone and stability of the gingival environment is key to obtaining a predictable aesthetic outcome.
In Practice With: Dr. Sergio Rubinstein and Dr. Alan J. Nidetz
In our practice, we strive to provide the best possible restorative and prosthetic dentistry there is. However, the question that often arises is: How many more new gadgets do we need in our office and which ones are really going to improve the quality of our care?
The Right Track
The dental industry continues to aggressively convert to CAD/CAM technology. This is very exciting and promising for clinical and technical dentistry. Restorations that used to take many visits appear to need fewer ones, and the those that were problematic once appear to be easier.
Guru Urges New Dentists to Choose Wisely
Practitioners today are inundated with the latest and greatest of seemingly everything. Dental technology has exploded. Restorative materials and options abound. Every new iteration brings claims that this device, material, or new way of completing a procedure is the best-
ever, must-have option.
Cement- vs. Screw-Retained Implant-Supported Restorations
A discussion of the pertinent issues and relative advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Screw-Retained or Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
Implant dentistry is executed with the ultimate goal of replacing missing teeth to restore form and function lost due to caries, gum disease, and trauma to the oral cavity. Placing dental implants should be done very carefully and with considerable planning to avoid adverse outcomes.