1st video in this series: An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride 2nd video in this series: Silver Diamine Fluoride Application Protocol In this last video of three about silver diamine fluoride we will look at the clinical indications where it is used. From pediatrics to geriatrics there are an incredible number of situations where silver diamine Read More
Silver Diamine Fluoride Application Protocol
1st video in this series: An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride Silver diamine fluoride is a very popular material today for arresting tooth decay. In the previous video we discussed what it is and the mechanism of action. In this second video, I will review the application protocol. We will go through the technique step-by-step, as well as Read More
An Introduction to Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride is one of the hottest topics in dentistry today, and one of the most common questions I get asked when teaching. I introduced it to my clinical practice when it was FDA approved here, and it has become a valuable service we can offer our patients. If you have not yet worked with it, I strongly encourage you to learn more about it and Read More
Open Tray Vs Closed Tray Dental Implant Impressions
It can often be a tough decision to take open versus closed tray impressions for implant dentistry. Closed tray are much easier technically and accomplished faster. Open tray impressions are perceived as more accurate. This is the basis of the dilemma. In this video I will share how and when I use each technique and some tips for accomplishing them both with Read More
Solving the Digital-Analog Dilemma In the Dental Lab
Whether you are taking impressions digitally or using traditional dental impression material, much of the process for fabrication of indirect restorations has become digital on the lab side. When the dental lab wants digital data they can scan your impression and convert it, and when they need an analog model they can print or mill one. From final Read More
Using a Dental Composite Warmer
The viscosity of dental composite tells us about an important feature that implies physical properties. The higher the filler percentage, the more viscous the composite, and the better the physical properties. The challenge is we prefer to work with materials that have a lower viscosity handling property and flow. Once you work with a composite warmer there Read More
Tissue Blanching When Seating An Implant Restoration
When we seat any dental implant restoration, the blanching of the tissue tells us about the final tissue position we can expect in a month. Interpreting this information is critical in being able to get to a predictable restorative outcome where we have optimized the tissue esthetics. In this video I will discuss what to expect when the free gingival margin Read More
Mechanical Retention – More Than Just Tooth Prep Design
Most dentists think about having mechanical retention as part of the preparation design. That is the first step in the equation. The next piece is the accuracy of the fit of the restoration, managed on the lab side. With the introduction of digital technology, mechanical retention is produced differently and may not be what you are aiming for. Read More
Blocking Out for Dental Implant Locator Pick-Up Technique
Often we have to block out around dental implant parts so as to prevent hard materials from locking into the undercuts. A prime example of this is a pick-up procedure for locator attachments. Another is in the open tray impression technique I discussed in my curator journal about Luxabite. This video will discuss a unique way to block out during these Read More
LuxaBite for Open Tray Implant Impression
Today I got to use one of the newer products in my office for a unique application and it worked great. LuxaBite is a bisacryl-based bite registration material from DMG America. Unlike silicone it is completely rigid once set. I have been using it to lute together implant impression copings for multiple unit restorations, but today I had to take an open Read More