An important step in bonding in an IPS e.max ( Lithium Disilicate) restoration is to prepare the intaglio surface of the glass by etching with hydrofluoric acid. The quality of the bond is dependent Read More
Whitening & Bond Strengths
Friday I had the pleasure of learning from Dr. Harald Heymann, UNC School of Dentistry professor, at the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry meeting in Chicago. Harald spent an hour Read More
Why Do We Etch Dentin?
When I saw this search phrase in my site analytics it caught my eye, and made me wonder how many assistants, hygienists and even dentists aren't clear about the micro-mechanical process that has Read More
Veneer Prep Design to Close Gingival Embrasures
Recently I received a series of clinical photographs with a question, "What should I do to close the gingival embrasures?" It's a common question and comes down to preparation design. We close Read More
Gluma: Every Prep Every Time!
My friend and fellow dental educator Dr. Gary DeWood is famous for saying "Gluma, Every Prep, Every Time". This accurately represents the way that I use Gluma Desensitizer by Heraeus in my practice. Read More
Cleaning Etched Porcelain After Try In
[/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
Total Etch Technique & Dentin
The total etch technique has been utilized in adhesive dentistry for many years. Some clinicians swear by it, and others swear it causes all of their post operative problems. The greatest risk in 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
Highly Polished Provisionals
I was trimming and polishing a bisacryl provisional this week, and one of my assistant's asked if she could come and watch over my shoulder. My immediate response was "of course", and a wondering at Read More
Immediate Dentin Sealing
My blog on removing the air inhibited layer that occurs when resin sets, created a number of questions regarding a technique called immediate dentin sealing. This technique, which is more prevalent in Read More
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