Reduction Guides and Provisional Matrices
In a previous article I discussed the difference between reduction and room when it comes your preparations. In this article I'll go into more depth...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Can We Be Too Accurate With Bite Records?
Over the years the accuracy we are able to achieve in dentistry has greatly increased. While in most cases the more accurate we can be the better, there...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Have you ever received a call from your lab telling you that they need more room to complete a case ideally? While it's a call we as restorative dentists...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Snake Killers: Are You Using Them?
In a previous article I talked about tips for consistent models. While good models are of critical importance so is putting them in...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Three Steps to Consistent Stone Models
When was the last time you thought about the models in your office? If you use a system such as CEREC the number of models you have may be somewhat reduced....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Undersized Teeth and Orthodontics
In this article I'll discuss a simple yet effective way to make your cases that involve teeth of reduced size and orthodontics much more predictable....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Would you like your preparations to be more efficient and predictable? As dentists we can have the tendency to under reduce when we cut our preparations....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
When was the last time you thought about the texture of your restorations? While we often think of getting the right shade or color when we're trying...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Three Universal Steps to Better Bonding
As we know, bonding has become increasingly prevalent in today's dentistry. While bonding is indeed here to stay it's undeniably technique sensitive....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Making Occlusal Adjustments Easier
Years ago I was introduced to a bur that I've found to be fantastic for occlusal adjustment. The bur I'm referring to is an 8909, also sometimes...
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Two Fundamental Steps for Implant Planning [Ed.]
Whether you're a specialist or restorative dentist, we are all faced with challenges; however, sometimes these challenges are avoidable with...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›