Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing
Learn the steps for adjusting and polishing ceramic restorations.
Robert Winter | 6 years ago ›
Ceramic Restorations: Why Do They Break?
All ceramic restorations can break, even IPS e.max lithium disilicate, which has a flexural strength of 400 mPa. The two most common reasons for ceramic...
Robert Winter | 6 years ago ›
The Infamous Single Central
Fabricating an indirect restoration for a single maxillary central incisor is the most challenging and frustrating treatment the dental team can provide...
Robert Winter | 6 years ago ›
Can You Use a Diagnostic Wax-Up When Phasing Treatment?
Here are some steps to using a diagnostic wax-up when phasing dental treatment.
Robert Winter | 6 years ago ›
Fabricating Surgical Guides for Esthetic Crown-Lengthening Procedures
There are two types of surgical guides I recommend for surgical crown-lengthening procedures: an overlay guide or a copyplast stent. An overlay guide...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›
When You Torque the Implant Abutment Screw
Have you ever been concerned that when you torque the implant abutment screw at the time of final abutment placement, the implant itself may rotate and...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›
Antioxidant Regimen for Restorative Dentistry
The previous two articles in this series described the basic science of oxidative stress, antioxidants and their influence on wound healing. This article...
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When to Use Triple Tray Impressions [Ed.]
After a previous article, there was a question posed to me about the accuracy of using triple tray impressions. Using triple tray impressions for...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›
Antioxidants and Wound Healing
Last week you were introduced to the process of oxidative stress and the how it is a factor in the development of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases. ...
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Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]
Over the next several weeks, I'm going to present information on oxidative stress and the use of natural topical antioxidants to promote oral homeostasis,...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›
Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›
Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations
Having a set of shell provisional restorations fabricated pre-treatment, can save significant chair time for you and your patient. It is best to make...
Robert Winter | 7 years ago ›