Restorative Archives

4 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer To Improve Your Success With Indirect Bonded Anterior Restorations

Restorations are the foundation of a thriving dental practice because they keep you challenged and motivated while ensuring patient satisfaction.

The question of whether it is better to have a rough or smooth tooth preparation for indirect restorations pops up

All restorative materials have wear properties. We need to understand both how they wear and survive in the oral environment

Both dentin and enamel can be worn down at a more than normal pace when exposed to very abrasive toothpastes.

When we nose breathe, our tongue is elevated against the anterior portion of the palate and held there with gentle

Capturing an exquisite final impression is our goal every time. Getting this result can be one of the most challenging

I believe that some wear is normal. I base this on the fact that I have very few if any

I ask the question “Is wear normal?” at almost every lecture I do on occlusion. Usually the response is a

I’ll admit that for a portion of my professional career I didn’t think twice about occlusion. Today occlusion is as

One of my goals with composite restorations is to do as much of the forming and shaping prior to picking

Most dentists think of zirconia as the highest strength, all-ceramic material that they can use to balance esthetics and durability.