I am always amazed by the variety of techniques and preferences that dentists have for how an assistant loads temporary cement into a restoration. You only have to ask an assistant who works in a Read More
Video: Fabricating a Silicone Model from Mach II
This video demonstrates fabrication of a silicone model, made from Mach II die silicone and bite registration material. This type of silicone model is a daily occurrence in my practice as I use them Read More
Fabricating a Matrix with Silicone Lab Putty
This video demonstrates the process of fabricating a matrix using silicone lab putty on a dental cast. These matrices can be used to create reduction guides or provisional matrices used during a Read More
Placing A Sectional Matrix
I find it challenging to place sectional matrix bands, so much so that sometimes I just reach for a good old fashioned toffelmire, even though I know that adaptation and reproducing anatomic form is Read More
Trimming Silicone Bite Records
This video blog demonstrates an efficient and effective method for trimming silicone bite records. Accurate trimming of the records is critical in order to obtain an accurate mounting as the material Read More
Post-Op Myths
[/caption]I was on FaceBook earlier today and read a post from one of my non-dental friends. She was lamenting how desperate she was to chew gum, as she had just had a crown cemented and her Read More
Customizing the Color of Temporary Cements
I often use Fynal, a temporary cement by Caulk, to place my full coverage provisionals. One of the challenges with the material is the bright white color. When the provisionals are of adequate Read More
Leaf Gauge Maintenance
[/caption]I utilize a leaf gauge as a routine part of my practice to load test, identify first point of contact, take centric relation bite records and perform occlusal equilibration. With this Read More
Rinsing Gluma Power Gel
I have been a fan of Gluma Desensitizer by Heraeus for many years. My routine with the liquid was to apply using a micro brush following etching. I would allow the Gluma liquid to sit against the Read More
Anterior Retraction with OptraGate
I find that I don’t have enough hands when I work on anterior teeth.I need one hand to hold my handpiece, another for the mirror, and that leaves me with no way to retract the patient’s lips. For year Read More
