Garrison Strata-G used for its more aggressive curvature
(Afternoon tea pics 1480.2: Kerr Simplishade | Garrison Strata-G) The greater curvature of the axial contour of Strata-G was beneficial here in re-establishing: 1) Firm contact 2) Occlusal embrasure form […]
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Matrix in a matrix technique in Class II restorations
#MatrixinMatrix #PartialReplacementTherapy #ClassIIbacktoback #KerrSimplishade #GarrisonCompositight3DFusion
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Amalgams induce crack formation in teeth
It’s no secret that amalgam restorations induce cracks in teeth from their vastly different coefficient of thermal expansion. It is still a priority to retain a maximum volume of tooth […]
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Essentia U blends with tetracycline stained teeth
This shade had a great chameleon effect with the cervical aspect of these tetracycline-affected teeth. #invisibledentistry #ClassVbanger #GCEssentia #Bioemulation
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Reducing Functional Strain in Class V abrasion situations
(Afternoon tea pics 1475.1: Kuraray Majesty ES-2 Classic) Class V lesions 1.5mm or greater showed unacceptable/detrimental functional/chewing strain to the margins over time, but this effect was reversed to control […]
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Composite Class II restoration replacement
Class II replacement with #VocoGrandioSO #MatrixinMatrixtechnique
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Voco Amaris Composite Veneers
A series of 3 composite veneers, two completed on #8 and 9 (1.1/2.1) and one completed on #23/3.2 with Voco Amaris. Shades: O2, TL, HT, white tint. #VocoAmaris #Compositeveneers
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Porcelain Overlays that Blend into tooth structure
How to make a supragingival margin blend: 1) Choosing the right ingot 2) Stump shade communication (ND shade guide = Ivoclar) 3) Margin design #IPSemax #TheShinEffect #HTingot
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Replacing CEREC with Composite
I find Cerec and indirect occlusal margins to not perform as well as composite over time. Hence I will never complete an indirect ceramic inlay, I will use composite for […]
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