The Impact From the Hygiene Operatory on Composite Restorations: Part I
Before and after a composite restoration. As clinicians, we spend a considerable amount of time placing composite restorations that strive to re-create...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
When communicating the desired tooth position to the dental technician for a diagnostic wax-up, the more accurate and detailed the information provided...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Composite for Managing Wear and Altering VDO
In general, the use of composite is significantly more common in Europe than the United States. Let me clarify that by saying that although composite...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Composite Restorations vs. Ceramic Restorations
Imagine that this patient presented to your office for the treatment of the left central and lateral that were fractured in a biking accident. What...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part V: Autotransplantation
Typically when managing ankylosed teeth in children it is advisable to remove the ankylosed tooth prior to significant growth cycles so growth and subsequent...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part IV: The Use of Decoronation
Typically when managing ankylosis in permanent teeth in children, it is advisable to remove the ankylosed tooth prior to significant growth so that the...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Three Ways to Help Determine Arrangement and Contour
In a recent article, I went over the esthetic options available when determining arrangement and contour in our patients. The esthetic outcome is purely...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
In esthetic dentistry, determining the arrangement and contour of the teeth can be a fun process since it allows us to be artists. This concept is really...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Custom Staining Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations have many purposes, one of the most important of which is to act as a 'blueprint' for the definitive restoration. Esthetic...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Options for Altering Tissue Position
The need to alter the position of the gingival tissue is something we all commonly face as restorative dentists. We regularly see patients with recession...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
How to Approach Problems of Tooth Proportion
In a previous article, I covered the four possible causes for lack of tooth display in patients and how to properly treat them. Continuing...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Restorative Treatment Option for Ankylosis in Young Patients
Limited treatment options are available for young patients that have ankylosis of teeth after traumatic avulsion and re-implantation. Generally, we choose...
Greggory Kinzer | 12 years ago ›