In the world of adhesive dentistry, we need to know the unique protocols for bonding to many different surfaces in order to ensure success. On the tooth side, we have enamel, dentin, and yes: sclerotic dentin. This video will discuss how to optimize bond strengths to sclerotic dentin. Read More
The Best Try In Paste for Dental Implant Restorations
Trying to match the color of the cement between the abutment and the dental implant crown in the anterior can be very frustrating. In this video, I will share a cool little trick I recently learned that is working really well for me. Read More
Monobond Etch & Prime Tips
Monobond Etch & Prime is a self-etching ceramic primer from Ivoclar that I know is very popular with lots of dentists today. However, there are a couple of important things I hope everyone knows. In this video, I will give you a few tips and tricks for using it optimally and answer some common questions I get about the product. Read More
Zirconia Protocols: From Prep to Post-Op
Zirconia is one of the most technically challenging materials we use in dentistry today. One of the reasons it is so challenging is we think it is actually simple. I will discuss the varieties of zirconia and the different protocols for each one, from prep design, all the way to post-op management. Learning Objectives Understands the difference Read More
What Type of Old Crown is it? e.max? Zirconia?
Cutting off old crowns is never fun. Knowing what the crown is made of can at least let you choose the correct bur and know what to expect. In this video, I discuss the decision tree I use, and how I determine what material the previous crown was made out of. Read More
How Does Ivoclean Actually Clean The Bonding Surfaces Of Dental Restorations?
The majority of dentists I know use Ivoclean from Ivoclar to clean their indirect restorations after try-in. It is an incredible material for removing saliva and other contaminants that the crown is exposed to during intro-oral try-in. We trust it, but it's good for you to know how it works. It is also a kinda fun dental hack! Read More
Improving Dental Lab Communication Using A Presentation
I am always looking for ways to improve lab communication, especially for complex cases. In this video, I will discuss and show you how I use a Keynote or Powerpoint presentation to communicate with my dental lab after a try-in. Read More
How To Care For A Dental Leaf Gauge
We have lots of videos on Restorative Nation on using a leaf gauge because they are a phenomenal chair-side device. Really often people ask me about how they clean and sterilize them and how to log they last. In this video I will go over how I take care of the leaf gauges in my office. Read More
My Two Favorite Occlusal Deprogrammers
One of the questions I got asked last week at an Essentials One course was "what is my favorite occlusal deprogrammer?" In this video I will share how I answered and how I use the different tools. Read More
When To Fill Implant Crown Access Holes
There are many different opinions about whether or not dental implant screw access holes should be permanently filled. If you are filling them with a permanent material, then the next question is about timing, and whether you should start with something temporary. In this video, I will share my system and what I explain to my patients. Read More