Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take On Evanesce Nano-Enhanced Universal Restorative
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take On Evanesce Nano-Enhanced Universal Restorative.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD on Composite Polishers
By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
When I first learned to place composite restorations, I had issues achieving a smooth, porous-free surface that blended with my tooth preparation. Perhaps the most important tip to achieve this outcome is to maintain a smooth surface throughout the entire process of placing and layering the composite.
Multilayer Composite Technique for Extraordinary Outcomes in Common Clinical Situations
By Megan Shelton, DMD
Responsible esthetic dentistry embraces the notion of optimizing esthetic results with minimal tooth structure removal while acknowledging the inherent risk to the dentition as a result of any restorative intervention. It is this systemic approach that underlies my esthetic treatment planning and, more often than not, multilayered composite allows me to provide the highest quality esthetic dentistry with the least impact to tooth structure.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD on the Fabrication of Temporary Restorations
By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
There are several methods used to fabricate temporary restorations. They range in complexity from “block” temporaries, formed from the free-hand carving of set temporary material placed over the prepared tooth, to pre-fabricated stainless steel or acrylic temporary crowns to 3D printed or milled temporaries.
Smile Enhancement in the Era of Minimal Tooth Reduction
By Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
There is a constant stream of social media content depicting a wide variety of methods of improving one’s smile. These vary from at-home and in-office tooth whitening to actual dental procedures that alter existing tooth shape and positioning. In many cases, viewing even moderate tooth reduction on these social media platforms can produce anxiety in a patient that is actually contemplating such a dental procedure.
5 on 5: 5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators
5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators. Featuring Daniele Larose, DMD, AAACD, Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD, Bob Margeas, DDS, David Chan, DMD, AAACD, Mark Bowes, BDS Rand.
