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 ›
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 ›
The Value of Anterior Preparation Reduction Guides
Anterior preparation reduction guides are extremely valuable tools which can be used to confirm that there will be adequate space for the restorative...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Steps in Cross-Mounting a Case
If you are interested in understanding the process the lab uses to cross-mount a case or are cross-mounting your own cases and want...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
The Truth About Cross-Mount Cases
Why is cross-mounting so important? It is used in the laboratory to verify, replicate, or correct the horizontal plane. Cross-mounting is an important...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
What Your Lab Needs to Know: Complex Cases
In complex dental cases, essential information may vary from lab to lab. Learn some tips from Dr. Robert Winter on effectively communication.
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›