Anterior preparation reduction guides are extremely valuable tools which can be used to confirm that there will be adequate space for the restorative material after the teeth are prepped. The guides are based on the desired definitive form of the … Read more
130 days ago by Bob Winter 1 Comment
As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied. With the numerous amounts of options out there, how can we be sure that we are selecting the most appropriate … Read more
133 days ago by Steve Carstensen 1 Comment
As we all know the resins we use in our practices all have one thing in common: They all have an outermost layer that when exposed to air does not set, which is known as the air-inhibited layer. While some … Read more
137 days ago by John Carson 4 Comments
We all have had large non-carious cervical lesions to restore on the facial or buccal surfaces of teeth. The challenge in finishing them is usually over adjusting when removing the excess in two directions (cervical 1/3 and facial 1/3). This … Read more
147 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 5 Comments
That may seem like a ridiculous question—particularly during this time of year, which even for people who enjoy the holidays, seems to bring plenty of extra stress into peoples’ lives. Dentists as a group are often cited as being among … Read more
149 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
Shade selection in the anterior can be tricky. Too many factors can change the shade or color of the teeth. The operatory lights, window light and the overhead fluorescent lights can have an effect. The colors around the teeth from … Read more
158 days ago by Darin O'Bryan 0 Comments
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 to avoid potentially introducing error into the procedure, I suggest you complete the steps in the … Read more
163 days ago by Bob Winter 0 Comments
As I have mentioned in previous articles, there are multiple treatment options available for managing patients with missing lateral incisors. Although single tooth implants are typically our primary choice, other treatment options that may be considered include canine substitution or … Read more
165 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
With over 90 FDA approved different sleep appliances on the market, it’s puzzling to know which one is right for your patient. Not all 90 are viable and none of them are perfect, but there are still a large number … Read more
169 days ago by Steve Carstensen 0 Comments
Over the years many advances in knowledge and technology have decreased the incidence of postoperative sensitivity and pain. However, some of our best advancements when not used correctly can actually lead to astounding sensitivity and pain. Two of the most … Read more
169 days ago by John Carson 5 Comments
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