Anterior veneer preparations come in many sizes and shapes. One of the common questions is when to include the incisal edge in the veneer versus just placing ceramic on the labial up to the incisal edge of the tooth. In this video I will talk through the clinical reasons to have the entire incisal edge part of the veneer restoration and what the parameters Read More
Featherlite Polishers – Uniquely Effective & Efficient
Polishing is a part of my daily routine. Whether it is enamel, composite or ceramic multiple times a day I am tasked with creating a smooth polished surface for my patients to function against and to facilitate hygiene. Over the years I have used many different types of polishing systems. Today my favorite is the Featherlite style polishers from Brasseler. Read More
Chairside Air Abrasion
Using air abrasion in the operatory is a clinical technique I do routinely. In my previous curator journal I discussed a piece of small equipment that has made this easy and convenient, the Etchmaster. Air abrasion is essential in preparing certain indirect restorative materials for placement with resin based cements such as zirconia. I use air abrasion to Read More
Utilizing Anterior-Only Appliances
Of all the appliance designs, anterior-only is the most loved and sometimes the most feared. In this webinar we will discuss the different styles of anterior-only dental appliances and clarify how this type affects the joints and muscles. We'll look at when to use them and how to manage the risks effectively. Finally, we will look at style variations and how Read More
The Etchmaster
I am a big fan of chair-side air abrasion.There are so many procedures today that are facilitated by air abrasion; from etching zirconia prior to seating to cleaning temporary cement off and maximizing bond strengths. The challenge has been a convenient and easy way to accomplish this. I learned about a great new piece of small equipment on a forum thread Read More
Using a Montana Jack to Seat Veneers
My all time favorite instrument to clean resin cement when seating restorations is a hygiene instrument called a Montana Jack. Last week in Raleigh at the North Carolina AGD meeting I got to meet the inventor "Jack" and learn about what makes this instrument unique. I always like when there is science and facts behind my experience of something being Read More
Bur Block Systems
One of the places we can be very inefficient in a dental office is with our systems to manage burs. Having to look through multiple bur blocks for what you want kills time. On the assistant's side, restocking bur blocks, ordering burs and understanding what the dentist needs and wants can be very time consuming. Investing the time to develop bur blocks for Read More
Anterior Composite Layering: The Key to Creating a Color Recipe
Direct composite can be a conservative, durable and beautiful anterior material. We will discuss the variety of materials and techniques available today to take your composites to the next level so your team and patients are raving about the esthetic results. This lecture will compare total etch to self etch techniques and distinguish the risks and benefits Read More
Anterior Implants: Incisor Inclination
Watch the first video in this series: Anterior Implants and Triangular Teeth Watch the second video in this series: Anterior Implants: Facial Root Prominence As a second conversation about facial prominence we look at the facial inclination of the incisors when we treatment plan anterior implant sites. The more inclined the upper incisors, the higher Read More
Anterior Implants: Facial Root Prominence
Watch the first video in this series: Anterior Implants and Triangular Teeth One of the most important treatment planning considerations in anterior implants is facial prominence. There are two components, root prominence and facial inclination of the crown of the tooth. Facial prominence fo the root of a tooth prior to extraction and implant placement is Read More