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
Clinical Collection
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
Chlorhexidine Varnish
We are all familiar with Chlorhexidine and it's use as an anti-microbial for the treatment of gingivitis and gingival inflammation in combination with periodontitis. Along with understanding the benefits we are all aware of the downsides. Cervitec Plus, a Chlorhexidine varnish, from Ivoclar Vivadent is one of my favorite products as my patients can benefit Read More
Polishing Indirect Preparations
Do coarser surface textures on preps increase bond strength, or is ti exactly the opposite? How does the surface texture of a preparation affect the accuracy of a VPS or Polyether impression? In this video we will look at the answer to these questions as well as the technique for creating the best surface texture with ease. Read More
Panadent Copper Tray Bite Records
In this video Dr. Michael Smith demonstrates how to use Copper Trays to capture 3 different bite records to customize mounted models on an articulator: Centric Relation (Apex of Force) record, Protrusvie record, and lateral Check Bite Records. These records allow you to set the condylar inclination and Bennett Shift, as well as start from a centric relation Read More
Camera Perspective for Diagnostic Photography
Digital photography plays many vital roles in dental practice from documentation to patient communication. One of the key ways to use digital images is for treatment planning and determining final tooth position. Making sure you are capturing your images from the proper perspective is critical in trusting that the information you see in the photos Read More
Trial Equilibration: Setting The Pin to Record Original VDO
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses and demonstrates how to set the articulator and create a reference to the patient's vertical dimension of occlusion. Centric Occlusion, or how the teeth touch with the condyles seated, most often occurs at an open vertical as compared to maximum intercuspal position. When we complete a trial equilibration we want Read More