Restorative Indirect Articles

• Maximum Custom Shade Matching for Laterals

  Luke S. Khang, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - December 2012

  Article describes the importance of materials selection when custom shade matching the laterals.

• The Process Behind Altering Vertical Dimension

  Jeffrey S. Rouse, DDS
  Inside Dental Technology - December 2012

  Moving beyond the controversy and focusing on the technique

• Conservative Approach for Esthetic Repair of Fractured Ceramic Facing in Ceramic-Fused-to-Metal Crowns: A Case Series

  Neeraj Malhotra, MDS, PGDHHM, Shashirashmi Acharya, MDS
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This article outlines a conservative repair protocol for fractured ceramic facings of ceramic-fused-to-metal (CFM) crowns and includes brief descriptions of several cases.

• Clinical Application of a New Self-Adhesive Resin Cement for Zirconium-Oxide Ceramic Crowns

  Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, Michael Bergler, MDT
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  A new self-adhesive resin cement, Panavia™ SA Cement, is a dual-cure, fluoride-releasing, one-step cementation material that provides excellent bond strengths to tooth structures and dental material...

• In the Case of a Clinician

  Franz Weyandt, DMD, PC, Luke S. Khang, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - November 2012

  A case study in which a technician successfully meets the esthetic expectations of a client dentist

• The Optical Characteristics of Natural Teeth

  James Fondriest, DDS, FICD, FACD
  Inside Dentistry - November 2012

  Achieve optimal, natural-looking esthetics by applying an understanding of light and color

• Dentist-Ceramist Collaboration in a Full-Mouth Restoration

  Brad Jones, CDT, DDS, FAACD, Brent Engelberg, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - October 2012

• The Missing Link for Dental Implants

  Dene LeBeau
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This article takes a first look at a new dental implant system.

• Treatment Planning with Ceramics

  Edward A. McLaren, DDS, MDC, MDS, Yair Y. Whiteman, DMD
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This article presents a systematic process of clinical evaluation and rationale for material selection.

• Cutting Edge Technology Doesn't Just Cut...It Presses

  Inside Dental Technology - September 2012

  This article presents the reader a background and futuristic look into pressing oven technology.

• A Systematic Approach to Recreate a Patient’s Former Smile

  Ali Afshar, DDS
  Compendium - September 2012

  This case involving a 29-year-old woman included esthetic crown lengthening, establishing ideal esthetic position of maxillary anterior and posterior teeth, addressing the mandibular plane of occlusio...

• Placing a Predictable Long-Span Bridge

  Luke S. Khang, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - September 2012

  The best results depend on cooperation between the patient and the professionals

• Achieving an Esthetic, Additive Full-Mouth Reconstruction

  Brad Jones, CDT, DDS, FAACD, Brent Engelberg, DDS
  Inside Dental Technology - Jul/Aug 2012

  Continuing education article on cosmetic dentistry to restore a patients severly worn teeth with veneers

• Treatment of Traumatic Oral Injury: A Personal Account

  Kyle Swan, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - Jul/Aug 2012

  A technicians personal journey through emergency restorative dentistry

• Managing Esthetic Implant Complications

  Bobby L. Butler, DDS, Greggory A. Kinzer, DDS, MSD
  Compendium - Jul/Aug 2012

  Surgical considerations for implant complications are provided, along with restorative solutions for correcting failures.