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The Keys to Prep Shade Communication

The Keys to Prep Shade Communication

To improve the outcome predictability of an all-ceramic veneer or crown, I highly recommend clearly communicating the appearance of the prepared...

| 11 years ago
Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites

Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites

Sometimes it's the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray...

| 11 years ago
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...

| 11 years ago
Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance

Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance

As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied.

| 11 years ago
Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers

Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers

Seems like a simple concept, doesn't it? Do a nice porcelain veneer and close those ugly black triangles or diastemas? Here's a quick tip that...

| 11 years ago
Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

There is the need at times to simulate soft tissue with artificial materials because of ridge or papillae deficiencies. One of the goals of the restorative...

| 11 years ago
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]

As discussed in Part I of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the 'eggshell'...

| 11 years ago
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part I]

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part I]

If you happen to be creating provisionals for an exceptionally large case, such as a full arch, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from...

| 11 years ago
Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

The ideal treatment to address soft tissue defects is through the use of a graft. Using pink ceramic should be the clinician's last resort; however, if...

| 11 years ago
Creating Gingival Harmony
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Creating Gingival Harmony

Many patients who have changed their smiles by restoring their teeth are quick to notice a discrepancy in the tooth length/gingival margin on even a...

| 11 years ago
Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps
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Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps

When veneering maxillary posterior teeth for esthetic reasons such as widening the buccal corridor or making significant color changes,...

| 11 years ago
A Scalpel for Resin?
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A Scalpel for Resin?

Does using a rotary instrument to remove excess resin cement or composite ever make you nervous? Personally I find it particularly troubling around a...

| 11 years ago