COMPOSITES AND COSMETICS

THE ONE-APPOINTMENT DIRECT BRIDGE by John Savage DDS
The patient is self-conscious about a missing anterior tooth; but traditional C&B is out of the question due to cost or time constraints. Here's a technique the author has used to replace more than 1000 missing teeth over the years without crowns, models, or lab bills. And you probably have everything  you need right there in your operatory! [HTML]

HOW TO REJUVENATE AGING DIRECT VENEERS - Martin B. Goldstein, DMD
After 5-8 years most direct veneers will require refurbishing.  A step-by-step technique using an actual case. [HTML]

HOW TO COMPETE WITH OVER-THE-COUNTER WHITENING PRODUCTS - Arnold Bender, DDS
Some dentists grumble about the whiteners in the drugstore.  We've developed a way to compete very successfully … [HTML]

HOW TO REPAIR A FRACTURED OR STAINED COMPOSITE MARGIN - by Richard Goldman, DDS
The restoration remains sound, but the occlusal margin has broken or stained. Here's a fast, reliable technique for repairing the defect … [PDF]

FAST, BEAUTIFUL TEMPORARY VENEERS - by Martin B. Goldstein, DMD
Your laminate patients don't want ugly temps. Here's a rapid-fire technique that produces terrific looking provisionals. [HTML]

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]

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