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SonicFill: As Good As It Sounds

SonicFill: As Good As It Sounds

A review of SonicFill composite, including tips, tricks and lessons learned.

| 7 years ago
The Double-Cord Impression Technique
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The Double-Cord Impression Technique

Try using this impression technique to create better dental restorations.

| 7 years ago
A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations
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A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations

Here's an easy four-step process to achieve an optimal bond to your e.max.

| 7 years ago
Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Retraction cords are the usual go-to for tissue retraction in restorative dentistry. But here's another technique you may want to try.

| 7 years ago
Dental Composite Comparison: Sonicfill 2 vs. Estelite Omega

Dental Composite Comparison: Sonicfill 2 vs. Estelite Omega

We compare Sonicfill 2 to Estelite Omega in this third article in our composite comparison...

| 8 years ago
How to Close a Diastema
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How to Close a Diastema

Want to successfully treat patients with diastemas? Follow these key steps.

| 8 years ago
Closing Endo Access Openings
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Closing Endo Access Openings

Learn more about closing an endodontic access opening through a crown.

| 8 years ago
Four Products to Immediately Improve Your Composite Restorations

Four Products to Immediately Improve Your Composite Restorations

Here are four composite restoration products that will help you take your dentistry to the next level.

| 8 years ago
Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design
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Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design

One significant advantage of this restoration is that the preparation can be more conservative than other all-ceramic or even metal-ceramic restorations,...

| 8 years ago
Color Science: Shade Guides and Shade Selection

Color Science: Shade Guides and Shade Selection

Better understand color science in dentistry with this review of shade guides, shade taking and shade selection.

| 8 years ago
Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Estelite Omega

Dental Composite Comparison: Venus Diamond vs. Estelite Omega

In Part II of this dental composite comparison series, we compare Venus Diamond to Estelite Omega.

| 8 years ago
Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

What lasts longer? What's more esthetically pleasing? We look at restorative dental material options and what dentists should consider.

| 8 years ago