Achieving Clinical Success Utilizing the DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System
By Susan Prater-Kudlats, DMD
Although Class II restorations are routine amongst restorative dentists, they still present challenges when it comes to proper contour isolation, and marginal seal. Failure to achieve adequate contour can lead to food packing, gingival inflammation, and bone loss over time. The inability to ensure isolation can result in post-operative sensitivity; the marginal seal is essential to prevent recurrent decay.
An Ultra-conservative Path Leads to Unparalleled Patient Satisfaction
By Ellen Katz, DDS
There is a feeling of immense satisfaction when you complete an esthetic case, and the patient cannot stop smiling because you have delivered exactly what they had envisioned. It can be challenging for a patient to communicate what it is that they do not like about their smile, leaving the possibility that the clinician does not completely understand what procedure to perform. It takes active listening, restating, rephrasing, and follow-up questioning to clarify what vague description of dislike for their smile may be.
Creating Beautiful Anterior Composite Restorations
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
I believe there are two important concepts that should be embraced when considering direct restorative materials for anterior restorations: 1. Composite restorations can be indistinguishable from natural dentition and 2. Composite materials aren’t an inferior option to porcelain.
The Back-to-Back Class II Composite: A Predictable Workflow for One of the Most Common Clinical Procedures
By Megan Shelton, DMD
While it may be one of the most common procedures in most restorative dental offices, the efficient placement of multiple Class II composites in a single quadrant can be technically demanding. Creating strong and natural proximal contours and contacts with the restoration of even a single Class II composite restoration can pose a challenge using traditional matrix systems.
Treating Decay Subgingivally with the Bluewave™ Soft Tissue Diode Laser
By Fred Peck, DDS, FAACD
Every day, dentists encounter decay in areas of the mouth where the teeth are a challenge to effectively treat, due to the decay extending beneath the gingival tissue. Saving these teeth is beneficial to the patient in maintaining function and esthetics, even more so if it can be done in a cost-effective manner.
Take 5: 5 Restorative Clinicians’ Take on DualForce™ Sectional Matrix System
5 Restorative Clinicians' Take On DualForce Sectional Matrix System.
