An Ethical Discussion
Here's one for you all to debate. This 20-year-old is a new patient in my practice and I have not yet worked up the case. She had 10 upper and eight...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Weird Stuff I Get to See
This bridge has been in place for about 20 years. The patient is beginning a comprehensive course of treatment and we are getting ready for ortho so...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
A Reminder About the Process
I was speaking to a patient recently and I asked if she wanted to do something about her 'gummy smile.' 'What gummy smile?' she responded, and then asked for a...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›
What is Good?
If you are like me (and most other dentists), nothing is ever exactly what I want. The second molars in the picture above have occlusal milled composite...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
Belt and Suspenders
Provisionals on veneer preparations can be challenging. The 'shrink to fit' or 'shrink-wrap' technique has gained popularity over the years. That is,...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›