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Category Archives: restorative treatments
Incisal Embrasures: More Than A Pretty Smile
by Lee Ann Brady Reprinted from leeannbrady.com The consensus is that esthetic design is about what we and our patient find pleasing, not about specific rules related to embrasure form. On the other hand incisal embrasures serve a very critical … Continue reading
Introducing Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative: A New Class of CAD/CAM Material
Fast and tough material for CEREC®, E4D® and Straumann. 3M ESPE‚ introduces Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative, a unique new CAD/CAM material with long-lasting esthetics and performance. Based on 3M ESPE’s renowned nanotechnology, Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM restorative offers a … Continue reading
OptraGates
by Shannon Pace Brinker CDA, CDD The OptraGate retractor could be referred to as an assistant to the assistant. It is useful in many procedures including the following: orthodontics, restorative treatments, photography, laser treatments, tooth whitening (bleaching), professional tooth cleaning, … Continue reading
Post Operative Homecare
by Shannon Pace Brinker CDA, CDD After tooth preparation is done, provisional restorations are placed to protect and seal the tooth structure. Provisional restorations also support and manage gum tissue while the final restorations are being fabricated. Explain fully to … Continue reading
Cleaning Etched Porcelain After Try In
by Lee Ann Brady September 9, 2011 Original Posting Date It is quite common that I try in an all porcelain restoration after the glass has been etched with hydrofluoric acid. I have asked that any restorations I get back … Continue reading
Impression Flash, How Much and Why?
by Lee Ann Brady October 24, 2011 Original Posting Date Accurate impressions are a critical ingredient in our ability to deliver quality restorations to our patients. They are also the one thing that laboratory technicians agree dentists need to do … Continue reading
Fractured Lower Incisor, How?
by Lee Ann Brady June 12, 2011 Original Posting Date I had a new patient come in for an emergency appointment with a fractured lower incisor. This is probably the best example I have seen yet of someone shearing off … Continue reading
Using a Leaf Gauge to Adjust an Appliance
by Lee Ann Brady June 23, 2011 Original Posting Date One of the goals of an occlusal appliance can be to release the Lateral Pterygoid muscles, seat the condyles in Centric relation and establish intercuspal position at this point. Over … Continue reading
The Two Shade Rule
by Lee Ann Brady August 11, 2011 Original Posting Date A common question I get is what the best material is to restore discolored teeth. We have an enormous number of really great materials available today for both veneers and … Continue reading
The OptraGate Retractor; An Assistant to the Assistant
By Shannon Pace Brinker The OptraGate retractor could be referred to as an assistant to the assistant. It is useful in many procedures including the following: orthodontics, restorative treatments, photography, laser treatments, tooth whitening (bleaching), professional tooth cleaning, dental imaging … Continue reading
