If your goal is to create optimal tooth and gingival esthetics, than the answer in my book is YES. Probably one of the most common questions i get is why the lab can't simply go from a fixture level Read More

By Lee Ann Brady
If your goal is to create optimal tooth and gingival esthetics, than the answer in my book is YES. Probably one of the most common questions i get is why the lab can't simply go from a fixture level Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
Vinyl Polysiloxane and Polyether impression materials are stiff enough that material that locks under a bridge pontic or through a large gingival embrasure can make removal of the impression from the Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
Last week we had a team meeting on Wednesday. This is something we do about every 4-6 weeks. We block out the entire afternoon, order in lunch for everyone and plan some valuable time together. It is Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
We are all on the search for the perfect matrix system. Our hope would be to find one system that works every time. Working would be defined as sealing the margins of the prep so we have minimal to no Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
Last week at the Seattle Study Club Symposium I was talking with a group of the other presenters and we were all remarking how implant restorations have come full circle back to screw retained. It is Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
One of the most important factors when considering using an all-ceramic material like zirconia or lithium disilicate (e-max) is the presence of adequate space for the connectors. Fabricating an all Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
The sensitivity or responsiveness of a dental pulp is a key indicator to vitality. Over the years people have developed varying methods to test the responsiveness of teeth including cold, heat and Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
As we say goodbye to 2013 I want to say Thank You to everyone who has been part of this blog whether by contributing content, commenting on posts or simply enjoying the content. Have a safe anbd Read More