PROSTHETICS

A 30-minute posterior crown for the economically-challenged patient - by Jason R.Tanoory, DMD
The patient has a seriously bombed-out tooth but can't afford a crown. Here's a simple inexpensive technique the author has used at least 75 times over the past 3 years. It buys the patient at least a few more years and can be accomplished in a 30-minute appointment. [HTML]

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT THE TOOTH DURING TEMPORIZATION? - Nelson Gendusa, DDS
A super-fast way to reduce sensitivity, black skuzz, and pulpal complications under provisional restorations. [HTML]

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]

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