A Novel Concept for Masking Dark Preps
Bleaching a tooth internally can significantly help change the prep color and make the restoration more typical. However, oftentimes this is not an...
Greggory Kinzer | 5 years ago ›
The Four Possible Causes for Lack of Tooth Display
Next time a patient presents with minimal tooth display, refer to this article for four potential causes.
Greggory Kinzer | 5 years ago ›
When is Canine Substitution Appropriate?
This article outlines particular criteria that must be met when planning a canine substitution.
Greggory Kinzer | 6 years ago ›
Improving the Esthetics of Your Ceramic Restorations
Surface texture and luster and two of the most difficult things to match with the natural teeth. This article reviews several ways to make the process...
Greggory Kinzer | 6 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part III: Treating Children With Ankylosed Permanent Teeth
When ankylosis is diagnosed in a child, certain factors are even more important to evaluate prior to making the treatment decision.
Greggory Kinzer | 7 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part I: Etiology and Considerations
This article discusses potential etiologies and diagnostic practices for ankylosed teeth.
Greggory Kinzer | 7 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part II: Treating Adults With an Ankylosed Tooth
Learn treatment considerations for adults who present with an ankylosed tooth through these two dental cases.
Greggory Kinzer | 8 years ago ›
How to Use an Interdisciplinary Approach for Successful Space Appropriation
The process of obtaining the correct spacing of teeth can be one of the most difficult clinical situations. But this may be your key to success.
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Anterior e.max Restorations: Design Considerations
Do you ever specify to the technician how you want an anterior e.max restoration designed? From an esthetic standpoint, I generally want my anterior ceramic...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 1
One of the more difficult things that we often encounter as restorative dentists is removing ceramic veneer restorations. The goal is to remove the veneer...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Treatment Decisions: To Remove or To Retain?
Imagine if this was your patient and he was presenting to your office for a second opinion on treatment. What would you? This 18-year-old patient presents...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›