In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady demonstrates a predictable way to take a Lips At Rest clinical photograph for dental treatment planning. This image is used along with the patients age and gender to determine the proposed incisal edge position of the maxillary central incisors. Once the incisor position is determined the rest of the maxillary arch is set to Read More
Clinical Collection
Joint Support Appliances
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses the use of occlusal appliance designs that support the temporomandibular joint. Patients with complete or partial disc displacements, who have significant joint inflammation sometimes need a uniquely designed occlusal appliance that helps to support the joint with posterior contacts. This design can be critical in Read More
Shrink Wrap Veneer Provisonal
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady fabricates a set of shrink wrap provisionals for 3 anterior teeth. The shrink wrap technique for veneer provisionals has become her favorite. Over the years she have tried direct and indirect techniques, both of which require a great deal of time, are technique sensitive and result in provisionals that come loose, break and Read More
Composite Ball CR Bite Record
In this video Dr. Michael Smith demonstrates a technique taught in Ultimate Occlusion One: Mastering Functional Dentistry. Using a QuickSplint to deprogram muscles, he then captures an accurate centric relation bite record using composite to fabricate an anterior stop. The composite ball technique has a unique advantage when opening VDO, as you Read More
Fabricating A QuickSplint
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady demonstrates fabrication of a QuickSplint for deprogramming. QuickSplint is an ingenious plastic shell that allows a custom temporary anterior only appliance to be fabricated in less than 5 minutes. QuickSplint's can be used for muscle deprogramming, or to temporarily treat TMD. In this video we demonstrate Read More
Fabricating A Custom Incisal Guide Table
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady demonstrates fabricating a custom incisal guide table with composite. A custom incisal guide table is used to capture the patient's excursive pathways and functional occlusal patterns on a set of mounted models. This record is then used to maintain or alter the occlusal pattern with intention during the fabrication of Read More
Patient Centered Dentistry
Over a decade ago I first became aware of the concept of patient centered or relationship based dentistry. Having become disenchanted with the way I was practicing dentistry I was attracted to this model. A fundamental premise is to partner with our patients to help them make healthy choices. Out of this partnership we can find greater trust, appreciation Read More
Palaseal Provisional Glaze
Dr. Chris Catalano shares his technique for sealing bisacryl provisionals with Palaseal to ensure color stability, reduce plaque accumulation and increase patient approval. Read More