2023
Composite Layering Protocol for Lower Second Molar

LAYER WITH ME. A small late cancellation this morning allowed us the chance to execute a breath-by-breath treatise of this occlusal restoration on tooth #4.7/31. Surface preparation: cavosurface bevels and […]
Read MorePoisson Effect and Peripheral Rim Fractures

(Afternoon tea pics 1647.7: Kuraray Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Universal U) Peripheral rim fractures are often seen as a part of the Poisson effect, where solids can seemingly compress and exhibit […]
Read MoreAquacare Dental Air Abrasion and Sylc Protocol

(Afternoon tea pics 1646.1: Aquacare Protocol with and without calcium phosphosilicate) 1) Typically, 29 micron aluminum oxide is applied with a water solution containing 17.5% ethanol. 2) For a selective […]
Read MoreMultiaxial composite resin incisor reconstruction

(Afternoon tea pics 1645.5: Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Premium) A 14y.o. male presented to the practice status-post trauma to tooth 1.1/#8. Non-reduced lateral and buccoapical luxation resulted in a tooth exhibiting […]
Read MoreClass V banger Kerr Simplishade Light

Hitting it and quitting for the weekend. Excellent Class V banger chameleon effect courtesy of #KerrSimplishadeLight on this lovely patient who hugged me so hard I think I can see […]
Read MoreVeneer margin design and position | Duchenne smile

Final reassessment of supragingival veneer margins on #6-13/1.3-2.5 with intentional maintenance of the midline diastema. Always test the Duchenne smile (maximum ugly lip dynamic potential) and if the gingival margin […]
Read MoreChasing Cracks in Amalgam-filled teeth

(Afternoon tea pics 1642.3: Chasing Cracks) Fighting Crack and Crime in Gotham City. #19 and 20. //CariesDetectorDye //MicroAirAbrasion used dry can light up residual crack lines and you can decide […]
Read MoreProvisionals are the key to Prosthodontic Predictability

“If the eyes are the window to the soul, and the smile the key to the heart, then the provisional is the precursor to prosthetic success.” This yet-to-be-completed case combined […]
Read MoreRapid Sequence Cementation | Absolute Isolation

(Afternoon tea pics 1640.8: Rapid Sequence Cementation | Absolute Isolation) RAPID SEQUENCE CEMENTATION // Absolute Isolation This gentleman ideally would benefit from indirect restorations from 6-11 especially given the attrition […]
Read MoreLithium disilicate is lit

PFM crowns are gross. #lithiumdisilicateislit #ivoclar
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