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Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Follow these eight guidelines, and you'll improve the outcomes of your triple-tray impressions.

| 7 years ago
Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions
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Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions

We offer tips on how to clean glass ceramic restorations as well as etch and condition them.

| 7 years ago
Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

These essential photos will ensure better communication with your lab and more successful final restorations.

| 7 years ago
Cementation of Full-contour Zirconia Restorations
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Cementation of Full-contour Zirconia Restorations

Learn more about full-contour zirconia restorations in our latest article.

| 8 years ago
Using an Implant Abutment Placement Jig
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Using an Implant Abutment Placement Jig

Here is a simple and effective way to place an implant abutment intraorally.

| 8 years ago
Why Do e.max Crowns Fracture?
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Why Do e.max Crowns Fracture?

e.max crown fractures may be rare, but they do happen. Here's why.

| 8 years ago
Monolithic Zirconia Restorations Can Fracture!

Monolithic Zirconia Restorations Can Fracture!

Despite their flexural strength, monolithic zirconia restorations can still break! Dr. Bob Winter discusses how to induce minimal trauma and demonstrates...

| 9 years ago
Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing
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Ceramic Restorations: Predictable Adjusting and Polishing

Learn the steps for adjusting and polishing ceramic restorations.

| 9 years ago
Ceramic Restorations: Why Do They Break?
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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...

| 9 years ago
The Infamous Single Central

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...

| 9 years ago
Can You Use a Diagnostic Wax-Up When Phasing Treatment?

Can You Use a Diagnostic Wax-Up When Phasing Treatment?

Here are some steps to using a diagnostic wax-up when phasing dental treatment.

| 9 years ago
Fabricating Surgical Guides for Esthetic Crown-Lengthening Procedures

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...

| 10 years ago