One of the trends in dentistry today is to move more towards partial coverage and conserving tooth structure where possible. In this video I will walk you through the technique for indirect ceramic onlays from case selection to bonding them in. Read More
Restorative Techniques
Stabilizing a Silicone Matrix During Composite Overlay Technique
One of the hardest types of cases to treat is a patient with a severely worn dentition. There are technical challenges, and often we are opening vertical dimension. One of the ways over the years I have mastered these types of cases is to do the case for the first time in direct composite. I utilize an overlay technique from a wax-up. I use clear, Read More
Posterior Partial Coverage Ceramic Preparation Design
Posterior partial coverage all-ceramic dental restorations have become very popular again, thanks to the advent of high-strength bondable ceramic materials. In this video we will discuss the specific preparation design parameters for full and partial coverage ceramic restorations. This includes margin placement, reduction, managing caries, managing cracked Read More
SpeedCEM Plus: Techniques for Self-Adhesive Cementation
SpeedCEM Plus is a unique self-adhesive resin-based cement from Ivoclar. In this video we will discuss the clinical applications for SpeedCEM Plus, as well as the specifics of the clinical procedures when seating different restorative materials. The chemistry and handling properties of the material are unique and there are a variety of different applications Read More