Composites & Wear
All restorative materials have wear properties. We need to understand both how they wear and survive in the oral environment
Read moreAll restorative materials have wear properties. We need to understand both how they wear and survive in the oral environment
Read moreBoth dentin and enamel can be worn down at a more than normal pace when exposed to very abrasive toothpastes.
Read moreWhen we nose breathe, our tongue is elevated against the anterior portion of the palate and held there with gentle
Read moreCapturing an exquisite final impression is our goal every time. Getting this result can be one of the most challenging
Read moreI believe that some wear is normal. I base this on the fact that I have very few if any
Read moreI ask the question “Is wear normal?” at almost every lecture I do on occlusion. Usually the response is a
Read moreI’ll admit that for a portion of my professional career I didn’t think twice about occlusion. Today occlusion is as
Read moreOne of my goals with composite restorations is to do as much of the forming and shaping prior to picking
Read moreMost dentists think of zirconia as the highest strength, all-ceramic material that they can use to balance esthetics and durability.
Read moreIndirect restorations are the mainstay of most general practices. Deciding whether to take triple tray or full arch impressions is
Read moreChair-side air abrasion has numerous advantages, especially today when we use adhesive retention so much of the time. The advantages
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