The Importance of Texture
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 | 7 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 | 7 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 | 7 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 | 7 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Pay Attention to Pulpal Spaces to Save Teeth
Recently I wrote about the importance of paying close attention to the pulpal spaces on radiographs. While the prognosis of the tooth discussed last time...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Pulpal Fiction?
Do you see anything that catches your eye on the periapical radiograph (above left) taken recently in my office? Perhaps the title here...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
An Investment in Patient Comfort and Safety
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....
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
A Scalpel for Resin?
Does using a rotary instrument to remove excess resin cement or composite ever make you nervous? Personally I find it particularly troubling around a...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Are You Mocking Me?
The best thing we can do for our patients is paint a realistic picture of what they can expect from our efforts and proposed treatment. One of the easiest...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
What to Know About Milling and Pressing
Are you aware that if you place all-porcelain restorations chances are that at least some of them are milled? Do you know which of your all-porcelain...
John Carson | 8 years ago ›