Impressions and Occlusal Registration — Composites and Cosmetics
Electrosurgery — Prosthetics — Adhesive Repairs — Endodontics — Perio & Hygiene — Adhesives

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IMPRESSIONS AND OCCLUSAL REGISTRATION

CORDLESS RETRACTION THAT WORKS WITH ALL IMPRESSION TECHNIQUES by John A. Smith, DDS
If you hate packing cord as much as the author does, here's a clever alternative that's allowed him to practice cord-free for the past 2 years. And it works with all impression techniques! [HTML] [PDF]

THE LAMINAR IMPRESSION LAB PROCEDURE - by Rod Kurthy, DMD and Paula Kim, CDT
This article shows how a first-class technician processes a laminar double-arch impression. Follows a case from the arrival of the prescription and impression at the lab through the post-cementation check film. [PDF]

THE LAMINAR TEMPORARY developed by Dr. Douglas McMaster - related by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
This clever dentist put Dr. Gary Schoenrock's laminar impression principles to work on his provisional crowns. And the result was fewer adjustments, easier clean-up, and less chance of lock-on. [PDF]

LAMINAR IMPRESSION - PART 1 by Rod Kurthy, DMD
When he switched to this technique, the accuracy of the author's C&B went far beyond what he ever imagined was possible. And he slashed impression time in half! Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

LAMINAR IMPRESSION - PART 2 by Rod Kurthy, DMD
Dr. Kurthy answers questions from dentists who've read "Laminar Impression - Part 1". [HTML]

BLU-MOUSSE TRAYLESS IMPRESSION - by Kent M. Mattison, DMD [HTML] [PDF]

ONE-MINUTE BACK-UP IMPRESSION - by Rod Kurthy, DMD
Think of this 3-unit impression as an insurance-policy. Your lab may never need it. On the other hand, it could save having to reschedule the patient just to take another impression. Besides, it adds just 60 secs of chairtime. Step-by-step. [HTML]

"PRE-OCCLUDED" REGISTRATION - by Robert Weller, DDS
The patient never closes into the registration material, so there's no chance a subtle excursion may skew the accuracy of the bite. Also great for patients with excellent intercuspation that doesn't allow room for occlusal material. [HTML] [PDF]

FABRICATING A NEW CROWN TO FIT AN EXISTING CLASP - by Allen L. Weiner, DMD
The greatest thing about this technique is that you don't have to send the partial to the lab while the crown is fabricated! Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO IMPRESSION TROUBLESHOOTING - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Having problems with your vinyl impressions? Here's a checklist of problems along with possible solutions. [HTML]

THE COPPER BAND IMPRESSION -- by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
New materials make this old standby faster, easier and a lot more pleasant for both patient and dentist. [HTML]

COMPOSITES AND COSMETICS

DIRECT COMPOSITE VENEERS - by Martin B. Goldstein, DMD
The three-hour cosmetic rehabilitation -- The patient arrives at 8:00 and walks out at 11:00 with a terrific new smile. Dr. Goldstein guides you every step of the way through the technique. [HTML] [PDF]

CHAIRSIDE INDIRECT INLAYS AND ONLAYS - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
How to fabricate indirect composite restorations in a one appointment procedure. Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS AND ORAL CANCER - by Dr. Olva Odlum
Dr. Odlum directs dental treatment in a major Canadian Cancer Care Clinic. Here's how a history of oral cancer affects the materials she selects for restorative procedures. [HTML] [PDF]

HOW TO LAMINATE UGLY AMALGAMS WITH COMPOSITE by Rod Kurthy, DDS
Though the amalgam restorations are perfectly sound, the patient doesn't like their appearance. Your first choice (replacement) is out of the question due to cost. Here's a fast solution that brings cosmetics to patients who can't afford the whole 9 yards. Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

ELECTROSURGERY

THE "EMERGENCE ILLUSION" by Allen L. Weiner, DDS
In just a few minutes with an electrosurge you can create the illusion that your crowns and pontics are growing right out of the tissue. Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

ELECTROSURGERY AND THE FRENECTOMY - by Robert D. Thomas, DDS
A good, short introductory article for dentists new to e-surgery. Describes the author's technique for frenectomies and more. [HTML]

PROSTHETICS

STEP-BY-STEP RAPID CORE TECHNIQUE - by Martin B. Goldstein, DMD
Here's how one dentist took the quality of his cores to a new level, while simultaneously slashing chairtime. [HTML]

SOFT RELINING TECHNIQUE - A clinical case by Rod Kurthy, DMD
This clinical case tracks the provisional treatment of a patient after an implant failed to integrate. But it offers a good general introduction to chairside soft relining. Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

INDIRECT TEMPORARY RESTORATIONS - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
This technique was developed at SUNY Stony Brook to help students pass the Regional Boards. But it also serves as a fast chairside technique that lets your assistant make precision temps while you're taking the master impression. Step-by-step. [HTML]

HOW TO PREVENT FRACTURES WHEN YOU TEMPORIZE A POST-CORE BUILD-UP - by Martin B. Goldstein, DMD
The patient requires a post-core-and-crown. You've placed the post and temporary, but the patient doesn't reappear for the crown preparation. Here's how to design a provisional that resists tooth-fracture even if the patient doesn't follow your instructions. [HTML]

ADHESIVE REPAIRS

HOW TO RELINE A LINGUAL SKIRT IN MINUTES - by Kim Henry, DMD
The RPD fits the model like a glove, but when you go to the mouth you discover the teeth have drifted and there's a gap under the lingual plate. Now what? [HTML]

PORCELAIN FRACTURE - The 5 most common mistakes when repairing fractured porcelain by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
A patient walks in with a horrible ceramic fracture and a dinner party that night. Here are some things you DON'T want to do. [HTML]

PORCELAIN FRACTURE - There must be 50 ways to fix a facing by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
The "best" way to repair a fractured facing is influenced by a number of considerations - Here's what we mean ... [HTML]

INTRAORAL PROSTHETIC REPAIRS - New primers dramatically improve intraoral repairs involving metal or porcelain. by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

REPAIRING CERVICAL FRACTURES using adhesive cement by Mel Wilner, DDS
The patient walks in with her anterior bridge in her hand and a "power meeting" that morning. The broken preps were still in the crowns ... [HTML] [PDF]

HOW TO BUILD A 3-UNIT SPLINT THAT PRESERVES EXISTING CROWNS
This case first appeared in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
#20 required both crowning and splinting. But it seemed a shame to sacrifice the perfectly good crowns already on #19 and #21. Here's how creative dentists solved the problem adhesively. Step-by-step. [HTML] [PDF]

ENDODONTICS

CLINICAL COMPARISON OF 3 "ALL-FLUIDS" APEX LOCATORS -
Reprinted from DentalTown Magazine.
Electronic apex locators have finally come of age! This article compares 3 devices (Root ZX, Analytic Technology, Foramatron D-10) in terms of accuracy, ease-of-use, price. [HTML]

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR "ALL-FLUIDS" APEX LOCATOR -
A "how-to" manual to help you understand what your locator is telling you ... How it works .... What it's really measuring ... Silly mistakes that may negate its incredible accuracy ... and more. [PDF]

PERIO& HYGIENE

AN INTRODUCTION TO SUBGINGIVAL SCALING - by Larry Burnett, DDS
Your ultrasonic scaler (not the curette!) is your most potent weapon against periodontal disease. Here's the rationale ... [HTML] [PDF]

THE CRITICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTIVE AND MAINTENANCE PHASES OF CONSERVATIVE PERIO THERAPY -- by Larry Burnett, DDS
If you're performing the same services at a patient's maintenance appointment that you did at his initial therapeutic appointments, you're doing something wrong. In fact, under certain circumstances you may actually be helping the disease! An introduction to the Perio/Endo lesion. [HTML]

TREATING THE PERIO SLACKER -- by Larry Burnett, DDS
Face it. Good oral hygiene ranks low on many patients list of priorities. Still, you have it within your power to save their teeth. Here's what I mean ... [HTML] [PDF]

PREDICTING PERIO DISEASE BEFORE IT HAPPENS: A short guide to perio evaluation by Larry Burnett, DDS
Not all patients are equally likely to be afflicted with periodontal disease. Here's a test to help you decide which patients require special attention. [HTML] [PDF]

BIOFILM AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH - "POCKET MONSTERS" -- by Larry Burnett, DDS
At the maintenance appointment you're battling bacteria that have organized into defensive communities that mimic more complex organisms. New research shows why regular professional debridement is the sine qua non of perio treatment. [HTML]

THE SHOPPER'S GUIDE TO ULTRASONIC SCALERS — UPDATED 2003
This non-promotional guide helps you decide whether you want a sonic or ultrasonic scaler, a piezo or magnetostrictive device, manual-tune or auto-tune. Lists the address and telephone number of every scaler manufacturer in the US and suggests questions to ask them before ordering. Compares features, prices, etc of virtually every ultrasonic scaler on the market. [HTML] [PDF]

HOW TO WRING MORE INFORMATION OUT OF YOUR PERIO RADIOGRAPHS --
by Larry Burnett, DDS
Here are some low-tech hints that may improve your diagnostic abilities, save you time,  boost your self-esteem … And (Surprise!) they probably won't cost you a cent! [HTML]

ADHESIVES

CAREFUL! YOUR NEW LIGHT MAY NOT CURE YOUR BONDING AGENT! - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Curing technology has been evolving in two different directions. Unless you understand this, you and your patients may be in for some big surprises. [HTML]

THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF BOND STRENGTH - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
If you're choosing your bonding agent based on bond strength data, you're operating under a delusion. You might as well be choosing it based on the color of the package. Here's why [HTML]

ADHESIVE NEWSLETTER #37 - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
• More questions and user comments concerning Touch&Bond
• Desperately seeking some evidence of "evidence-based dentistry"!
• Unless you're careful sodium hypochlorite can destroy subsequent bonding. [HTML]

ADHESIVE NEWSLETTER #36 - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Opinionated, humorous, informative. In this issue, Nelson blisters some of the cosmetic lecturers, discusses the need to disinfect preps, and explains why your philosophy of bonding should match your adhesive manufacturer's. [HTML]

ARE YOU SELECTING YOUR BONDING AGENT FOR THE WRONG REASON? - by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Forget bond strength. Most adhesives provide adequate bond. The really important question is "How well do they seal?" Here's an introduction to the Japanese concept of "super-adhesion." [HTML]

"NO-ETCH" ADHESIVES: Results of a clinical survey
Results of a survey of dentists who had collectively bonded more than 75,000 restorations with no-etch Touch&Bond. Reveals which bonding agents they'd previously used, and how T&B compares in terms of bond-reliability, post-op sensitivity, chairtime, etc. Shows what restorative materials are being bonded. Users discuss strengths and limitations of self-etch bonding agents. Tables. Graphs. [HTML] [PDF]

BONDED AMALGAM - A RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY
This is for hard-core skeptics who don't mind wading through dull technical data. Provides abstracts of approximately 100 independent research papers involving Amalgambond. [PDF]

FRACTURED TEETH by Dr. Nobuo Masaka
Here's how one of the world's premier adhesive dentists uses C&B-Metabond to repair hopelessly fractured teeth with dislocated fragments. Step-by-step procedure showing extraction, extraoral endo, adhesive repair and replantation and stabilization. [HTML]

ADHESIVE PERIODONTAL SPLINTING by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
This is absolutely the fastest, simplest way to stabilize highly mobile teeth. [HTML]

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