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Cephalometrics and the Restorative Connection Part One: Soft Tissue Profile
Techniques & Materials

Cephalometrics and the Restorative Connection Part One: Soft Tissue Profile

When treatment planning restorative dentistry, ensure you consider the facial profile and these soft tissue cephalometrics.

| 7 years ago ›
The Pieces of the Puzzle: Technical Steps to Produce a Diagnostic Wax-Up
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Techniques & Materials

The Pieces of the Puzzle: Technical Steps to Produce a Diagnostic Wax-Up

Know how a dental lab technician produces a diagnostic wax-up so you can better treatment plan.

| 7 years ago ›
Replacing Triad Provisional Material
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Techniques & Materials

Replacing Triad Provisional Material

Triad provisional material is no longer available. Here's what you can use instead.

| 7 years ago ›
SonicFill: As Good As It Sounds
Techniques & Materials

SonicFill: As Good As It Sounds

A review of SonicFill composite, including tips, tricks and lessons learned.

| 7 years ago ›
The Double-Cord Impression Technique
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Techniques & Materials

The Double-Cord Impression Technique

Try using this impression technique to create better dental restorations.

| 7 years ago ›
A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations
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Techniques & Materials

A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations

Here's an easy four-step process to achieve an optimal bond to your e.max.

| 7 years ago ›
Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords
Techniques & Materials

Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Retraction cords are the usual go-to for tissue retraction in restorative dentistry. But here's another technique you may want to try.

| 7 years ago ›
Dental Composite Comparison: Sonicfill 2 vs. Estelite Omega
Techniques & Materials

Dental Composite Comparison: Sonicfill 2 vs. Estelite Omega

We compare Sonicfill 2 to Estelite Omega in this third article in our composite comparison...

| 7 years ago ›
How to Close a Diastema
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Techniques & Materials

How to Close a Diastema

Want to successfully treat patients with diastemas? Follow these key steps.

| 7 years ago ›
Closing Endo Access Openings
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Techniques & Materials

Closing Endo Access Openings

Learn more about closing an endodontic access opening through a crown.

| 7 years ago ›
Four Products to Immediately Improve Your Composite Restorations
Techniques & Materials

Four Products to Immediately Improve Your Composite Restorations

Here are four composite restoration products that will help you take your dentistry to the next level.

| 7 years ago ›
Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design
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Techniques & Materials

Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design

One significant advantage of this restoration is that the preparation can be more conservative than other all-ceramic or even metal-ceramic restorations,...

| 7 years ago ›