Occlusal Appliances: A New Material
An occlusal appliance is a noninvasive, removable, hard acrylic device that fits on the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth.1 The appliance.
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An Aid to Transferring Aesthetic Mock-Ups to the Patient: The H-T Open Window Stent
Cosmetic dentistry has become more prevalent in our culture due to media coverage on television and in print. Patients are asking more and.
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CAD/CAM Restorations: Aesthetic All-Ceramics, Predictable Fit
Many high-strength ceramic systems have recently emerged on the dental market. Of these, Cercon Zirconia (DENTSPLY/Ceramco) has proven its durability and aesthetics to.
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Let’s Relate Impressioning to Die Trimming
I’ve wanted to write a constructive article relating impression taking to die trimming for a long time. I’ve put it off because I.
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Articulators: Should We Accept the Status Quo? A Doctor-Technician Liaison’s Perspective
Experiencing our profession as a doctor-technician liaison is like looking through a unique, interdisciplinary window into our complex technological and relationship-based professions. This.
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Shade Selection and Communication: Four Pieces to a Puzzle
Shade communication between the dentist and the laboratory can be a challenge. It is often difficult to communicate the various nuances of color.
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Impression Tips to Reduce Stress and Increase Profits: A Doctor-Technician Liaison’s Perspective
Impressions must capture all the details of our preparations and be dimensionally accurate to be of optimum benefit to the dental office and.
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CAD/CAM Use in the Dental Laboratory
In recent years, the use of CAD/CAM systems has become popular in dentistry. The CAD/CAM systems that are used in dental applications generally.
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Managing Expectations: Educating Your Patient About the Denture Process
Many practitioners believe denture cases are decreasing in the United States. This fact is attributed, in part, to improvements in preventive dental care.
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Effective Laboratory Communication…It’s a Two-Way Street
Communication between the dentist and dental laboratory has entered a renaissance in recent years. In the past, the dental laboratory technician was looked.
