Increasing Restorative Success Means Making Smarter Choices During Provisionalization

2022-09-08T15:50:04-04:00

By Douglas Harvey, BSc., DDS and Bob Margeas, DDS

The scope of temporization goes beyond the protection of the prepared tooth. Maintenance of tooth position as well as gingival health and position surrounding the preparation during the provisional phase are just as important for optimal results.

Increasing Restorative Success Means Making Smarter Choices During Provisionalization2022-09-08T15:50:04-04:00

Maximizing Impression-Taking Efficiency and Accuracy

2022-09-08T15:39:51-04:00

By Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD

Obtaining a patient’s dental impression can present many challenges. One must keep the area free of saliva and blood, have good access to margins and often deal with a variety of viscosities of impression materials, that must be mixed and injected simultaneously to obtain an accurate impression.

Maximizing Impression-Taking Efficiency and Accuracy2022-09-08T15:39:51-04:00

It’s Time to Give Isolation a (Rubber) Dam

2022-08-08T11:26:39-04:00

By Devin McClintock, DDS

Achieving successful, long-term restorations is dependent on maintaining a clean, dry and isolated field during the bonding process. While many options exist for achieving a dry field, the rubber dam reigns supreme.

It’s Time to Give Isolation a (Rubber) Dam2022-08-08T11:26:39-04:00

Desensitization Protocol for Crowns Using G5 – Clinical Article

2023-09-01T08:54:45-04:00

By Harald O. Heymann DDS, MEd

G5 is a time and research proven desensitizer that works to prevent post-op sensitivity when placed under virtually any type of dental restoration. Based historically on the formulation of a dentin primer, G5 contains 5% glutaraldehyde, 35% HEMA, and water: a simple but highly effective composition.

Desensitization Protocol for Crowns Using G5 – Clinical Article2023-09-01T08:54:45-04:00

Simplifying the Class II Composite with Bulk Fill: Efficiency Without Compromise – Clinical Article

2022-09-08T15:47:02-04:00

By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS & Kayla E. Erps, Senior Dental Student, University of Iowa

While restoring the posterior dentition, natural proximal contours, contact size, position and shape are integral to the function and longevity of both the restoration and remaining tooth structure. Composite dentistry has progressed to the point where restorations disappear into the surrounding tooth structure yet despite considerable improvements in both technique and materials, inconsistent results continue to be a challenge for many clinicians.

Simplifying the Class II Composite with Bulk Fill: Efficiency Without Compromise – Clinical Article2022-09-08T15:47:02-04:00