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
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
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisional Technique Video
The shrink wrap technique for veneer provisionals has become my favorite. Over the years I have tried direct and indirect techniques, both of which require a great deal of time, are technique Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisionals
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
The Silicone Provisional Matrix Improved
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
Veneer Provisionals & Bisacryl Set Time
Making provisionals for veneers can be one of the most challenging pieces of the restoration, so much so that many dentist shy away from recommending veneers. there are many techniques for veneer Read More
Understanding DeBonded Restorations
A common scenario dentist’s share with me is the debonding of a porcelain veneer, and they are baffled by how it happened. In the situation I am thinking of, all of the bonding resin stays behind and Read More
Stacked(powder/liquid) Ceramic Restorations
Before the advent of pressing technology ceramic restorations were most commonly produced using a process of combining liquid and powder into a slurry and then stacking this porcelain on the die. The Read More
Continuous Top Cord For Veneer Impressions
There are many ways to gain retraction today for final impressions. With all those options I still find that a two cord technique creates the most predictability in my hands. One of the challenges Read More
Indirect Veneer Provisional Fabrication
When I teach provisional fabrication I discuss three methods for veneers, direct, indirect and shrink wrap. For many years I have preferred using an indirect technique for the fabrication of veneer Read More