Bonding to Zirconia Cores
An interesting case of a zirconia crown-post-core combination completed overseas. The margins were failing on the coronal aspect with recurrent caries noted radiographically, however the core was radiographically “intact.” The […]
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Redefining old restorations in the smile zone
Refinement and limited direct re-restoration for these three anterior teeth to give a new lease of life for many years to come. Restorative shades: A3D, A3E, Trans Clear, A3 Classic […]
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Bonded Core Support for Compromised Teeth
(Afternoon tea pics 1430.2: Voco Grandio SO) Near-unrestorable tooth #2 (1.7). The least we can do is build a bonded core with slight overlap to better support and seal […]
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Hypomineralized molar restorations
A traumatic biting fracture of a hypomineralized tooth presents challenges, bonding being one of them. Esthetic integration was successful here, but one can appreciate “white line fever” on the distal […]
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Cavities restored invisibly
(Afternoon tea pics 1428.1: Voco Grandio SO) #ClassI #caries #Voco #GrandioSO #invisiblefillings
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Endodontic access restored biomimetically
Continuation of the internal bleaching shade showing my preferred “bonded” endodontic closure for internal bleaching (more retentive): #Ultradent #Opaldam. This was replaced after internal GIC dentin replacement and a standdown […]
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Internal Bleaching and Facial Resurfacing
(Afternoon tea pics 1426.6: Voco Grandio SO) Internal bleaching was completed after orthograde endodontic treatment on this traumatized central. The solution was changed weekly (sodium perborate + 35% H2O2) […]
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Facially Driven Smile Design
(Afternoon tea pics 1425.6: Start with the End in Mind) Three key elements that I like to use in a facially-driven smile design case are: 1) e-lab grey […]
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Palatal Concavities Restored
It is our drive to rebuild nature in our everyday work, trying to infuse its essence, no matter in an area how small. This palatal concavity of tooth #8 was […]
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Resurfacing of damaged teeth for esthetics
Combination cervical and mid-facial restorations on this lovely Californian lady. #GC #PrototypeComposite
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