[/caption] It is quite common that I try in an all porcelain restoration after the glass has been etched with hydrofluoric acid. I have asked that any restorations I get back from the laboratory Read More
All Porcelain Crown Discoloration After Seating
Recently I received photos of a beautiful anterior esthetic case where discoloration was occurring. Since seating this case of all porcelain crowns on the upper anterior teeth, one lateral on the Read More
Class Four Composite Restoration
[/caption] A recent question that I received via Facebook asked if I had a technique for making Class Four composites on anterior teeth less challenging. In order to achieve the esthetic results I Read More
Holding Tissue Shape Around a Fixture
[/caption] I sometimes feel like I am playing that old game "Beat The Clock" when I am taking off anterior implant provisionals. This rushed sensation comes from an understanding of the role the Read More
Shade Technology
As an adjunct to our lab communication I have found it incredibly helpful to employ shade technology. I use the Easyshade Advanced by Vita. What the technology allows me to do is narrow the field of Read More
Masking Discolored Bands: Prep Within a Prep
[/caption] One of the greatest challenges when restoring an anterior tooth with an all porcelain restoration, is a localized area of discoloration. These bands of color create a phenomenon we call Read More
Esthetic Stick Bite
I learned again today why I make an esthetic stick bite as one of my records for diagnostic wax-ups and fabrication of restorations. I sat down today to complete a diagnostic workup for a patient I Read More
Creating Adequate Occlusal Reduction
With the minimum reduction numbers in mind for your occlusal reduction the next step is preparing the tooth. There are two critical steps during preparation that predictably create adequate reduction, Read More
Gingivectomy- Simple and Powerful
[/caption] One of the most common esthetic situations that I see in my practice day-to-day are people who have excessive gingival tissue over their maxillary anterior teeth. They present with Read More
Selecting Value for Shade Communication
Getting back an exquisitely matched restoration is one of the challenges of daily practice. At the heart of this frustration is gathering and sending the ceramist the information and records to help Read More
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