I have been recently using the “Umbrella” by Ultradent and find it to have better isolating properties relative to Optragate, as it has a tongue retraction/control device.  Give it a […]

#AbsoluteIsolation #ClassVbangers

(Afternoon tea pics 1502.5: Voco Grandio SO)   Back to back action on a Friday trying to keep it conservative to maximize subocclusal buttresses. Despite appearances, the #19 was hard […]

This was a very difficult case for me, with the objective to re-establish a contact point between teeth 23 and 25 (3.2/4.1) post-exodontia tooth 24/3.1 especially the need to freehand […]

(Afternoon tea pics 1499.1: Voco Grandio SO)   An afternoon of direct reconstruction is good for the soul. The buccal aspect of the first molar and O aspect of the […]

Expansive Class II replacement situation with #Voco #GrandioSO  

Overlays completed to finish the quadrant off. #TheShinEffect #IPS #e-maxMT

Back to back slot preps being careful to minimize the degree of occlusal involvement – the transverse ridges are like compressive domes or buttresses that increase/maintain the flexural resistance of […]

Dehydration takes place immediately from when you even retract the lips to place your topical anesthetic.  It is important to choose your shades before this stage and “stick to your […]

Class I action.  #Voco #GrandioSO #SupercompositeStandard #FinalTouchTint