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Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?

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...

| 10 years ago
The Keys to Prep Shade Communication

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...

| 10 years ago
Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
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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:...

| 10 years ago
Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

There is the need at times to simulate soft tissue with artificial materials because of ridge or papillae deficiencies. One of the goals of the restorative...

| 10 years ago
Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis

The ideal treatment to address soft tissue defects is through the use of a graft. Using pink ceramic should be the clinician's last resort; however, if...

| 10 years ago
Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps
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Understanding Overlap Buccal Cusps

When veneering maxillary posterior teeth for esthetic reasons such as widening the buccal corridor or making significant color changes,...

| 11 years ago
Closing the Infamous Black Triangle: The Technical Considerations

Closing the Infamous Black Triangle: The Technical Considerations

My previous article reviewed the clinical aspects of tooth preparation design. That article discussed the fact that to close the gingival embrasure space...

| 11 years ago
Closing the Infamous Black Triangle

Closing the Infamous Black Triangle

To close black triangles in the gingival embrasure when restoring teeth with veneers or crowns, there are clinical and technical design procedures required...

| 11 years ago
Cementation of Crowns on Implant Abutments
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Cementation of Crowns on Implant Abutments

The most critical factor when cementing an implant crown to an abutment is to avoid cement you may not subsequently detect, from getting into the sulcus....

| 11 years ago
Instrumentation for Equilibration

Instrumentation for Equilibration

In a previous article we discussed adjusting the mandibular incisal edges to accommodate for esthetic and functional changes in the maxillary...

| 11 years ago
Tape Your Trays
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Tape Your Trays

A simple technique that helps to create ideal impressions is to use Scotch tape on the outer aspect of your slotted disposable trays. First, I suggest...

| 11 years ago
How to Reestablish Proper Anterior Contact

How to Reestablish Proper Anterior Contact

In a previous article I discussed that altering mandibular incisal edge morphology to accommodate new incisal edge morphology in maxillary anterior restorations,...

| 11 years ago