This video explores the science and the technique of tooth bleaching. Today we have the option of using either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient for tooth bleaching. Although chemically similar, there are distinct differences that are an important factor in how the products work and patient instructions for use. We will look at Read More
Clinical Collection
Creating A Treatment Planning Presentation Template
Treatment Planning using a system is one of the key pieces to predictability. Taking that mental process and making it visual allows us to "see" whether the esthetic results will work, and communicate our plan. We need to communicate with the patient, other members of the interdisciplinary team or the laboratory. In this video I will show you how to create Read More
Custom Implant Impression Coping
One of the most common negative consequences of anterior implant dentistry is recession of the gingiva, resulting in black triangles, long contacts and long teeth. Following appropriate treatment planning, excellent surgical management it is critical to develop the tissue profile with a custom fixed provisional. The effort that goes into creating the Read More
Composite Implant Provisional Fabrication
Anterior implant dentistry can be highly demanding. The most common negative outcome is that the tissue esthetics is less than desired. One of the best ways to predict what the tissue position will be on the final restoration, and to influence it to create optimal outcomes is with a custom provisional. There are multiple options for the fabrication of a Read More
Protecting Ceramic Stain & Glaze
The popularity of high strength dental ceramics has increased the number of crowns and veneers that get their esthetic characterization from surface stain and glaze. At the same time our diets have become more acidic and our toothpastes have become more abrasive. Both of these factors are deleterious to the surface stain and surface texture of these Read More
Proxyt
Proxyt is a non-abrasive professional paste for polishing teeth and restorations. Whether your concerned about the durability of the surface of ceramic restorations, tooth wear or root sensitivity the abrasiveness of the professional products we use are a crucial factor. This video will discuss the Relative Dentin Abrasion (RDA) of prophy paste and Proxyt, Read More
Provisional Fabrication Using A Triple Tray
The mainstay of a restorative practices production are small units of crown & bridge. Typically we want to obtain a matrix for the temporary intra-orally, and expedite the fabrication of the provisional. In the face of being of efficient we also need the provisional to fit exquisitely and hold the tooth interproximally, occlusally and seal the Read More
Caries Prevention
Caries prevention is a cornerstone of helping our patients maintain their oral health for a lifetime. The process begins with risk assessment and the CaMBRA system will be reviewed and discussed. Once caries risk has been evaluated then a series of preventive strategies can be employed to minimize the risk. Salivary Testing Fluoride At Home Read More