We use the term etching in regards to the intaglio of a restoration to describe how we prepare the material before bonding or cementation. The semantics challenge with this is that etching for many of Read More
The First Question To Ask When Ceramic DeBonds
There are situations in dental practice that we find so disconcerting that it makes it difficult to approach them rationally and scientifically to find a resolution. One of these is when a ceramic Read More
Removing The Guesswork from Dentures
Dentures can pose many difficulties to dentists, who may find the process involves too much guesswork and frustration. In order to improve your experience in all aspects of the treatment process, I’ve Read More
The Dentist Ceramist Relationship: Part Two
In the first segment of this series Rob Maatta of Gold Dust Dental Lab and I answered the question "are there any key things you can suggest to dentists to improve the quality of their lab processed Read More
The Dentist Ceramist Relationship: Part One
One of the cornerstones of providing exquisite restorative results for our patients is a dental laboratory that can capture our vision for the patient, has the skill to execute that vision and is Read More
Incisal Edge Anatomy
Anterior teeth have a complex incisal edge anatomy that creates both the esthetic appearance of the tooth and the function of the upper and lower incisors against one another. Often in both ceramics Read More
Step By Step Guide to Shrink Wrap Provisionals
Ideally we want is for our patients to come for their insert appointment with gorgeous tissue. We don’t want any issues or complications for our day of ceramics, a fundamental key to success Read More
Sectional Matrix Band Pliers That Work
For all the years I have used sectional matrix bands to place class two composite restorations I have struggled with placing the matrix band between the teeth effectively and efficiently. I have tried Read More
Triple Tray Versus Full Arch Impressions
Indirect restorations are the mainstay of most general practices. Deciding whether to take triple tray or full arch impressions is a process that represents the classic dilemma we all face. It feels Read More
Customizing the Condylar Angle the Easy Way
The angle of the eminence works hand in hand with the angle of the anterior guidance to create the posterior excursive disclusion or interferences. On an articulator often we set the angle of the Read More