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Class II restorations are needed frequently. Their placement requires consideration of material properties in selecting the technique that will be used for an individual patient. Class II composite restorations are esthetic, functional restorations that require careful technique and material selection for successful clinical outcomes.

Esthetic restorative emergencies in the anterior esthetic zone can involve a fractured tooth, fracture of metal or ceramic material from fixed indirect restorations, or the avulsion or loss of a periodontally involved incisor. While these are not acute emergencies from the perspective of pain or discomfort, they are emergencies from the patient’s perspective due to the loss of esthetics. Triaging patients prior to their appointments is helpful in planning and optimizing treatment.

Early orthodontic intervention can have numerous benefits for patients. Treating an anterior crossbite with early intervention can improve function, appearance and self-esteem. In the case report included in this article, an 8-year-old girl was treated successfully for an anterior crossbite. In this instance, an acrylic bite jumper may have saved the patient from future surgery while improving her occlusal function and social interactions.

Dentifrice ingredient labels provide the first and best information source to gain an insight into the desired dentifrice functionality. The focus of A Guide to Dentifrices is the use of ingredients in dentifrices, and their safety and efficacy as demonstrated by laboratory studies and available clinical information. Fluorides and other active ingredients are also addressed.