In this video I want to share a technique I use to mock up peg laterals during ortho treatment. The goal is to get optimal results with interdisciplinary care. The orthodontic component is much easier and more predictable when the patient has optimal tooth size and shape. I will show you a direct mock-up as well as a new digital approach that has changed how Read More
Chris Catalano DDS
PMMA Bonding Tips
One of the recent advances in dentistry that has advanced the options I can offer my patients is milled PMMA. We can mill full coverage appliances that fit like a dream and overlays. With beautiful materials like TelioCAD from Ivoclar we can even mill long term restorations. Opening vertical and phasing dentistry to accommodate patient finances is much Read More
DISC Profile
I had the fun experience of doing a DISC personality profile with my team recently. We all went online and completed the profile, and then the day of our team meeting a DISC management expert worked with my team remotely over the internet. It was incredible to get to know each other in a deeper way, even though we thought we knew each other well. I think Read More
BeamReaders Radiography Service
I have been finalizing a complex TMD case and we are ready to restore. For this challenging case, I used BeamReaders. an online service providing a review of diagnostic images by professional radiologists. BeamReaders analyzed the X-rays and helped me confirm that her joints were stable and I had taken bite records in the correct position. Having them read Read More