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....
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]
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Robert Winter | 10 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 crown...
Robert Winter | 10 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 | 10 years ago ›Understanding Reduction Copings
The concept of a reduction coping is to create more space for the restoration after the laboratory receives the impression or cast of the prepared...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›Assessing Occlusal Plane/Midline Cant Problems
At the time you try-in a patient's final restorations, if there is a cant to the occlusal plane or midline, you can follow these steps to assess or...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›How to Make a Custom Incisal Guide Table
Once the decision is made to make a custom incisal guide table, the following sequence of steps should be followed. Determine if you are going to restore...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›When to Use a Custom Incisal Guide Table?
A common question asked of me is: 'When should I make or prescribe a custom incisal guide table?' If there is no pathway wear, generally there is not a...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›Which is the Best Ingot or Block for Anterior Monolithic Restorations?
Maybe neither! The choice of ingot depends on: The esthetic quality of the prepared tooth. If you are doing multiple preparations,...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?
The answer is: Yes! Most technicians and dentists rely on all-ceramic restorations to achieve the desired esthetic and functional outcome. If a...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›The Keys to Prep Shade Communication
To improve the outcome predictability of an all-ceramic veneer or crown, I highly recommend clearly communicating the appearance of the prepared...
Robert Winter | 10 years ago ›Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps:...
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