Proximal contour optimization
Proximal emergence profile and occlusal embrasure formation are two key aspects of re-creating anatomy in a Class II restoration. Concepts: // Separation force: provided by the tension ring which is […]
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Blocking out dark dentin bases in composite restorations
Blocking out dark, stained dentin bases are always a challenge. The goal is to neutralize and lift value whilst leaving adequate restorative space for occlusal packable composite. Typically a white […]
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Class 5 cervical abrasion lesion restored using Essentia U
(Afternoon tea pics 2277.7: GC Essentia U) Class 5 bangers like this on a Friday make me smile. Always using the Essentia U weapon which is composed essentially (haha) of […]
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The Rhondium DME Wedge in deep Class II situations
(Afternoon tea pics 2276.1: Rhondium DME Wedge | Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Universal U | Garrison Dental Solutions – North America Compositight 3D Fusion) The DME wedge is very useful in […]
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Matrix-in-Matrix system used in back to back Class II restorations
Back to back Class II restorations have more predictable contour often if completed singly. The circumferential retainer (Omnimatrix in this case) acts to stabliize the internally-placed Garrison sectional band, which […]
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Cantilever Bridge Central Incisor Pontic Solution
An interesting fixed solution for a demanding 89 year old patient with a central incisor which suffered from exfoliation secondary to severe periodontal compromise. // Conventional bridge ruled out as […]
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The Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 Metamerism
Naturomimetic restorations. The name of the game. Efficiency provided by the 3-5micron thick CUBQ2 and the amide monomer with innate hydrophilicity during the infiltration phase and hydrophobicity upon cure. True […]
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Chameleon composite resin used in creating natural looking fillings
Bread and Butter dentistry is simpler when using absolute isolation and a direct composite that has the right refractive index to be virtually invisible. Nature is irregular, and it is […]
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Digital Smile Design guided layered composite veneers
(Afternoon tea pics 2271.1: Smile Designer Pro driven Ultradent Products, Inc. Forma) Digital Smile Design-driven direct stratified composite veneers for #6, 7 and 10, 11 copying the hypocalcified enamel features […]
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How to eliminate Enamel White Spot Lesions with Resin Infiltration
(Afternoon tea pics 2270.3: White Spot Modification | DMG Icon) The power of white spot modification (WSM) therapy using resin infiltration. A truly minimally invasive, maximally esthetic solution. #DMGIcon #ResinInfiltrationAuckland […]
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