Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?
The answer is: Yes! Most technicians and dentists rely on all-ceramic restorations to achieve the desired esthetic and functional outcome. If a...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
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...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps:...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
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...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
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...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps
When veneering maxillary posterior teeth for esthetic reasons such as widening the buccal corridor or making significant color changes,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Closing the Infamous Black Triangle: The Technical Considerations
My previous article reviewed the clinical aspects of tooth preparation design. That article discussed the fact that to close the gingival embrasure space...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Closing the Infamous Black Triangle
To close black triangles in the gingival embrasure when restoring teeth with veneers or crowns, there are clinical and technical design procedures required...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Cementation of Crowns on Implant Abutments
The most critical factor when cementing an implant crown to an abutment is to avoid cement you may not subsequently detect, from getting into the sulcus....
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Instrumentation for Equilibration
In a previous article we discussed adjusting the mandibular incisal edges to accommodate for esthetic and functional changes in the maxillary...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
A simple technique that helps to create ideal impressions is to use Scotch tape on the outer aspect of your slotted disposable trays. First, I suggest...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
How to Reestablish Proper Anterior Contact
In a previous article I discussed that altering mandibular incisal edge morphology to accommodate new incisal edge morphology in maxillary anterior restorations,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›