Sometimes it’s the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray technique when impressing implant sites for final restorations. I used to spend … Read more
25 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 0 Comments
As mentioned in Part I and II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the “eggshell” provisional technique. In Part II I discussed trimming the provisional … Read more
29 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
[In honor of Sleep Apnea Awareness Day, we're reposting an article by Dr. Steve Carstensen originally published 1/11/13.] As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied. With the numerous … Read more
30 days ago by Steve Carstensen 0 Comments
Seems like a simple concept, doesn’t it? Do a nice porcelain veneer and close those ugly black triangles or diastemas? Here’s a quick tip that will result in more natural results and your ceramist will love you for it. When … Read more
30 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 0 Comments
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 clinician is to create a long-term outcome for patients that require minimal or no … Read more
32 days ago by Bob Winter 0 Comments
As discussed in Part I of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the “eggshell” provisional technique. As I explained, rather than lightly prepping the model, … Read more
33 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
If you happen to be creating provisionals for an exceptionally large case, such as a full arch, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the “eggshell” provisional technique. … Read more
40 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
We all know we use bright lights when treating our patients. We work very close to our patients and it’s quite easy to shine our lights in their eyes. For years I’ve had my patients wear safety glasses to protect … Read more
44 days ago by John Carson 0 Comments
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 it is needed the goal is to simulate the appearance of healthy tissue. … Read more
45 days ago by Bob Winter 0 Comments
Many patients who have changed their smiles by restoring their teeth are quick to notice a discrepancy in the tooth length/gingival margin on even a single tooth. In the absence of a soft tissue grafting procedure, they would have had … Read more
46 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 1 Comment
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