Where are we with 3D printed dental crowns? 3D printing of dental crowns has a good chance of being the future of dental care. Are we there yet though? What materials can we 3D print a crown in? Several companies have FDA approval for 3D printing dental crowns. The ADA has made some minor changes […]
All things dental milling Ever wonder why those crowns that are from an in office mill lack anatomy and often do not fit as well? Me too. This is a work in progress and is just my notes for now. Dental milling limitations Whenever milling a dental crown or framework you have limitations due to […]
Case of the week Do you have worn down teeth? Worn down teeth, especially the front teeth, is a concern that many people have with the look of their smile. The reasons your teeth have worn down is likely multi-factorial but nearly all involve some sort of teeth grinding. Before and after photos Sharon was […]
What is a spring cantilever bridge? A spring cantilever bridge is one of those things that you might run into once in your career. They were never popular even in pre-dental implant days, but had their place. Spring cantilever bridge rationale The spring cantilever bridge replaces a single upper tooth that is lost. It can […]
Do you always need crown after root canal? Need crown after root canal from your dentist? Are you being told that you have to have a dental crown after completing a root canal? Find out when you do need one and when you may not. Also find out what your crown options are. Which teeth […]
New Translucent Zirconia Crowns New translucent zirconia crowns are arguably the best material to come along since white dental composites. They are very strong and for back teeth are very natural looking. Sean’s new translucent zirconia crown Are you in need of a dental crown but afraid that it will not look natural? This can […]
Zirconia crown fracture Zirconia crown fracture does occur. When it does it is often due to poor prep design, inappropriate material selection, or poor handling of the material. If you want to see some zirconia framework fractures click here. To learn more about zirconia crowns check out page on zirconia crowns. Zirconia crown fracture due […]
Looking to fix a broken tooth that “needs” a dental implant but not wanting to spend the money? Here’s a great, cost savvy solution! Elizabeth came into the office with a fractured front tooth. After falling ice skating, her tooth had broken at the gum line. After consulting with a few dentists about options and […]
Have a broken bridge? Rather have it repaired than replaced? Broken bridge repair is what we do when a piece of the bridge has broken away. We can repair some of these with an over-crown. In need of broken bridge repair? Ok. This is the most cost effective option. In this case Alex broke one […]
Porcelain fused to metal dental crowns replaced with emax porcelain crowns Case of the week Harry had old PFM crowns placed as a young man after a skiing accident broke both teeth. At the time this was the best result that was possible. Harry was interested in upgrading his smile and closing the gap between […]
What is Shore Hardness and what does it mean in dentistry? Shore Hardness is a method of rating the hardness of a metal or of a plastic or rubber material. It measures penetration of a blunt indenter into a soft or elastic material and is useful for soft materials such as elastomeric materials. A lower […]
Dental build up A dental build up is a dental term which describes the process or the result of the procedure in which a broken down or incomplete tooth is built up. A dentist will do this in order to properly restore a tooth, typically with a dental crown. They are very common after a […]
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 […]
Case of the week Matching a single front tooth can be very challenging for both the dentist and the lab tech making the crown. I give credit to my lab partner for her excellent work on this case. Can you guess which of these is a new crown? For answer scroll down…… Bryan Bauer, […]
