White spot lesions can be very frustrating for us as well as our patients. Over the years I have tried many solutions with marginal results and predictability. This year I have ben using a new product Read More
Smile Design Violation #2: The Reverse Smile
#2 from this incredible series of blog posts by my friend Dr. Jason Olitsky where he looks at the common mistakes in esthetic dentistry! When evaluating the esthetic principles inherent to Read More
Violations of Smile Design #1: A Crooked Smile
I had to share this incredible series of blog posts by my friend Dr. Jason Olitsky where he looks at the common mistakes in esthetic dentistry! When evaluating the esthetic principles inherent to Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisional Technique Video
The shrink wrap technique for veneer provisionals has become my favorite. Over the years I have tried direct and indirect techniques, both of which require a great deal of time, are technique Read More
Taking A Lips At Rest Photo
The "Lips at Rest" or "Emma" photograph is a foundational image in dental treatment planning. This image along with the patient's age and gender is used to determine the proposed position of the Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisionals
Fabricating provisionals for anterior veneers can be one of the most challenging of our clinical procedures. For some it is such a challenge that they hesitate to offer veneers to their patients. Read More
The Silicone Provisional Matrix Improved
Making a silicone matrix to fabricate provisional has several goals and they include accurate replication of the model being used to form the matrix and efficiency in fabricating the provisional. One Read More
Veneer Provisionals & Bisacryl Set Time
Making provisionals for veneers can be one of the most challenging pieces of the restoration, so much so that many dentist shy away from recommending veneers. there are many techniques for veneer Read More
Air Abrasion For Margin Repair
From time to time we can help our patients extend the lifespan of an indirect restoration. Today was one of those days. On a lower left first molar all ceramic crown a patient presented with a Read More
Spot Etching & Cementing Provisionals
More and more in my practice my preparations are partial coverage. Our ability to use all ceramic restorative solutions and adhesive bonding to seat have allowed this increased conservation of tooth Read More
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