5 on 5: 5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators vol.1
5 Clinical Must-Haves From 5 Restorative Educators. Featuring Dr. Sunny Virdi, Dr. Tony, Mennito, Dr. Amanda Seay, Dr. Devin McClintock, Dr. David Chan.
Ask the Expert: An Interview with Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD on Sectional Matrix Systems
By Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD
What is the advantage of using sectional matrices over circumferential matrices for composite restorations?
Simple Concepts to Shape and Polish Anterior Composites to Rival Porcelain
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
With contemporary direct composite systems, the clinician can now truly be a dental artist by conservatively and esthetically creating restorations that are so life-like that they virtually emulate the beauty of natural tooth structure.
Predictable and Efficient Single Unit Crown Restorations
By Bob Margeas, DDS
A 55-year-old patient presented to my office with tooth pain upon biting from his second bicuspid. Upon further examination a crack was noted on the mesial marginal ridge.
Increasing Restorative Success Means Making Smarter Choices During Provisionalization
By Douglas Harvey, BSc., DDS and Bob Margeas, DDS
The scope of temporization goes beyond the protection of the prepared tooth. Maintenance of tooth position as well as gingival health and position surrounding the preparation during the provisional phase are just as important for optimal results.
Maximizing Impression-Taking Efficiency and Accuracy
By Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD
Obtaining a patient’s dental impression can present many challenges. One must keep the area free of saliva and blood, have good access to margins and often deal with a variety of viscosities of impression materials, that must be mixed and injected simultaneously to obtain an accurate impression.
