When was the last time you thought about the texture of your restorations? While we often think of getting the right shade or color when we're trying...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Three Universal Steps to Better Bonding
As we know, bonding has become increasingly prevalent in today's dentistry. While bonding is indeed here to stay it's undeniably technique sensitive....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Pay Attention to Pulpal Spaces to Save Teeth
Recently I wrote about the importance of paying close attention to the pulpal spaces on radiographs. While the prognosis of the tooth discussed last time...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Do you see anything that catches your eye on the periapical radiograph (above left) taken recently in my office? Perhaps the title here...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Does using a rotary instrument to remove excess resin cement or composite ever make you nervous? Personally I find it particularly troubling around a...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
The best thing we can do for our patients is paint a realistic picture of what they can expect from our efforts and proposed treatment. One of the easiest...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
What to Know About Milling and Pressing
Are you aware that if you place all-porcelain restorations chances are that at least some of them are milled? Do you know which of your all-porcelain...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
The Mystery of Tooth Preparation
Have you ever done a tooth preparation and then found despite having reduced the prescribed amount of structure, you don't have the proper amount of...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Protect the Integrity of Your Restorations
As we all know the resins we use in our practices all have one thing in common: They all have an outermost layer that when exposed to air does not set,...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Simple Steps to Curb Postoperative Sensitivity
Over the years many advances in knowledge and technology have decreased the incidence of postoperative sensitivity and pain. However, some of our best...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›