By Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS and Bob Margeas, DDS
The placement of anterior composite resin restorations has become more systematic and simplified during recent decades, largely due to the introduction of more esthetic and natural tooth structure replicating materials.
By Fred H. Peck, DDS, FAACD
Placing permanent ceramic restorations in our patients’ mouths is an everyday occurrence for the restorative dentist. These restorations help to restore lost tooth structure, stabilize the occlusion, replace missing teeth, and improve esthetics. The final surface texture must be smooth and polished for patient comfort and to prevent damage to opposing teeth.
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
With contemporary direct composite systems, the clinician can now truly be a dental artist by conservatively and esthetically creating restorations that are so life-like that they virtually emulate the beauty of natural tooth structure.
The sheer volume of information on dental materials and techniques at our fingertips is staggering, but having the right information is vital to providing the best care possible.
Improve the Overall Quality of your Composite Restorations Douglas, Harvey, B.Sc., D.D.S. Today’s composites have led to improved overall esthetics with direct composite restorations. However, these materials continue to rely on the effective polishing of the restoration to optimize the esthetic potential of the composite itself. Regardless of the finishing techniques or instrumentation used to contour, [...]
Ceramic Adjustments Simplified: There is Value in Efficiency Indirect restorations leave the laboratory with a smooth, highly polished finish but despite the clinician’s effort to provide the lab with an accurate impression and essential occlusal information, there is a high likelihood of minor occlusal adjustments and possibly refinement of proximal contacts [...]
