[/caption] For many of us composite is the first and only choice as a direct restorative material today. Although realistically we all know that no restoration lasts forever, we strive Read More
Matching Surface Morphology
Matching the surface morphology of an anterior tooth is a critical component in achieving exquisite esthetics. It doesn't matter if we are restoring the tooth with composite, porcelain or simply Read More
Etchant That Stays Where You Put It
The more we learn about adhesive dentistry, the more critical it has become to have control over the placement of phosphoric acid etchant. I utilize a variety of techniques clinically for creating a Read More
Light Curing Tip Placement and Curing Effectiveness
A recurring joke in our office is about the blue spots we all see after using a light-curing unit. Some of the time we remember to utilize the orange shield and protect our eyes, others we place the Read More
Impression Flash, How Much and Why?
[/caption] Accurate impressions are a critical ingredient in our ability to deliver quality restorations to our patients. They are also the one thing that laboratory technicians agree dentists need Read More
Save the Cusp, Yes or No?
Last week at the ADA Annual Session I taught a hands on workshop about posterior tooth preparation. Both in the morning and afternoon sessions I was asked the age-old question, how do you decide when Read More
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
So the trend in my life for the past week or so has been circling around inferior alveolar nerve blocks, both managing when I miss and answering questions for other dentists about this technique. Read More
Tooth Preparation Taper
What were you taught in school; six degrees, seven or eight? I hear a variety of numbers as I travel around the country and ask dentists what they were taught as the proper taper for a crown or onlay Read More
Shaping Posterior Composite Restorations
The last few weeks I have been working on putting together a composite bur block for Brasseler. They were surprised by two of the burs that I requested on the block, a friction grip brownie point and Read More
Post & Core’s Coming Loose?
One of the most frustrating things in my practice is when old restorations come loose. The first thing that I wonder when I see "recement crown" on the schedule is what the odds are that I will Read More
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