Shade Change or Adjustment Requests for the Laboratory
In esthetically critical situations, there may be a need to modify the final shade of a restoration.
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
How to Prevent and Manage Bonded Contacts
With the increased use of bonded all-ceramic materials in dentistry today, particularly in the posterior, one frustration I hear repeatedly from my fellow...
John Carson | 12 years ago ›
Shade Evaluation of All-Ceramic Restorations at Try-In
Accurate shade evaluation is critical to the success of a case. When opaque restorations such as porcelain fused-to-metal crowns are fabricated, the shade...
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Acid Etching of Ceramic Before Bonding
Learn more about acid etching ceramic restorations prior to bonding.
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress
I was treating a patient recently and came across a common problem. Fortunately, I already had a solution based on trial and error. When...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 12 years ago ›
It's the Simple Things That Matter
As we see patients day in and day out, we focus on keeping our margins smooth and restorations looking and fitting exquisitely. We ensure their comfort...
Jeff Lineberry | 12 years ago ›
Feldspathic Vs. Pressable Ceramic Veneers
I often say there is no one size fits all solution in dental material selection. Of course there are certain materials that have multiple uses based...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Failure of adhesive dentistry due to bond degradation is a primary concern for all restorative dentists. Understanding the reasons and processes...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Are the New Universal Bonding Agents the Answer?
We have all hoped for better, easier and more complete bonding adhesives, and generations of adhesives have claimed to get us there. Some have been...
Bob Gallegos | 12 years ago ›
Clinical Tips for Polishing Ceramics: e.max and Zirconia
Dr. Winter shares polishing tips for emax and Zirconia restorations
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
I'm getting ready to go down to our clinic in Guatemala and some of my questions for our team were about amalgam. Do we have it there, what kind is it?...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
Inflamed, bleeding tissue is one of the most frustrating parts of making dental impressions. Use this simple trick from Dr. Frank Spear to get reliable...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›