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Reduction coping

reduction coping dental lab

Reduction coping Reduction coping is useful for us dentists if we need more room for a dental crown after we already prepped and impressed the tooth. This most often occurs on second molars as it is difficult to properly evaluate the clearance of a second molar. To me personally it also happens more often on […]

Sectional matrix tips

V3 Triodent sectional matrix tips and tricks

V Ring and other sectional matrix tips Sectional matrix tips for systems like V3 Triodent and Palodent can make life a lot easier for patients and dentists. How to use a sectional matrix when doing multiple restorations in a quadrant. It is very common that more than one IP restoration will be done at the […]

Fourth visit – Delivery

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2 weeks after the third visit you receive your dentures.  This is a short visit.  We will confirm the is no major issues.  This visits lasts less than 30 minutes. Delivery Evaluate esthetics.  Patient happy? Evaluate fit, only adjust any major tight spots today Evaluate occlusion with Kerr indicator wax. PM adjust lower buccal incline […]

Close crown contact

How to close an open  crown contact by yourself Need a porcelain furnace with a vacuum, some add-on porcelain, modeling liquid and a brush. Need to know coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and firing temperature for your porcelain.  Add-on material must have the same CTE and a lower firing temperature than the material you are […]

Laser frenectomy

Dental steps for Laser frenectomy Anesthetic .8-1.4 W continuous Release upward to form diamond Removal all vertical fibers to periosteum Score horizontally with blade Hydrogen peroxide to clean Vitamin E oil   I like to treat this few months prior to ortho being removed   Post-op Avoid spicy or acidic (citrus, wine) foods or drinks […]