Peripheral rim fractures from a simple occlusal amalgam is no laughing matter.  In addition to the risk of vertical fractures propagating further, there is also the issue of occlusal effect […]

Large overerupted Class I restoration affecting OB surfaces restored using a single shade of A3 Grandio SO for a 439MPa compressive strength, 187MPa flexural strength finish. #Voco #Supercomposite #GrandioSO #biorealisticdentalrestorations

SMALL things for me are the hardest. #KurarayMajestyESUniversal #ClassI

WEDDING READY.  This patient had an uncomplicated enamel-dentin fracture of this central incisor when she was 10.  She is getting married in the next 2 months and wanted a seamless […]

W E L C O M E to the New Year with new COMPOSITE VENEERS. Minimally invasive approach reducing only what was placed previously.  Predictability of bond strength maximized with […]

Happy New Year and welcome back!  This old Class I composite suffered from marginal failure in certain areas but not in others.  It was critical to use a specific protocol […]

#TheSequence #nopreparation #EmpressDirect #UltradentGemini #SmileDesignerPro

THE // B R I E F No-preparation composite veneers with pre-staged crown lengthening on teeth 6-11 (1.3-2.3). Shades used: Empress Direct A1D, A1E, Trans Opal, Empress Color White. #IvoclarVivadent […]

Recreating NUANCES of NATURE.   #LayeredComposite #EmpressDirect #MaverickMaven   (Afternoon tea pics 1383.3: Empress Direct)

Simple Bilaminar layering to improve the appearance of enamel fractures on this set of incisors.  An effort was made to recreate the incisal groove which is prominent. #EmpressDirect #IvoclarVivadent #NonInvasiveDentistry