Often the wax-up for a case actually reduces the size of teeth or the prominence of one or more surfaces of the teeth. The laboratory should send you a reduction matrix. This tool is critical in making sure you can accommodate the reduced tooth size and create adequate space for the new restorative material. Read More
Curators Journals
Why Do Prepared Teeth Discolor?
Dentists get really frustrated when a prepared tooth changes color, usually getting darker between the prep and seat appointment. This process can have a significant impact on the final aesthetics. In this video we will discuss two processes that can cause this phenomenon. Read More
Using Occlusal Photos To Facilitate Equilibration
In this video I will share one of the tricks I learned to help me begin diagnosing a dental patient's occlusion without having a set of mounted models. The process begins using the photos I took, and was useful to help determine what occlusal changes I might make before going through the trouble of taking models. Read More
Durelon & Titanium Are a Bad Combination
For many dentists, as we search for a more retentive "temporary" cement for implant crowns we may be tempted to reach for Durelon. In this video I will look at the reasons that this is not recommended. Read More