Posted December 4, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Here is another fun case with the Trios/VHF Z4 Chairside set up I am testing for Patterson. While I never personally had an issue with ti bases debonding, many are a little wary as ti bases are short and really don’t have much in the way of ferrule. A number of digital docs are…
Posted December 3, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
So I think you all know that I am a big CEREC fan, but I was given the opportunity from Patterson to test out the new complete VHF Z4/Trios Chairside system, and well, color me impressed! Those of us who like to embrace tech outside our comfort zone have heard the judgmental tone of opinionated…
Posted December 3, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
As many stain and glaze classes as we have had at Digital Enamel, Ya’ll, most people want to know about fissures and occlusal staining. I think the side that really matters is the buccal surface! It’s gonna really make that restoration look so much better if a little effort is placed into it. …
Posted November 26, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Digital Hybrids are hard! Experience comes from making mistakes, and lets say I got a lot of experience here. The promise of digital imaging for implants is that we can bypass messy impressions and even messier luted jigs and pick up impressions for a corrected cast. In this case I wanted to see if we could…
Posted November 24, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
In this video I will go through all the steps to get beautiful custom abutments and screw retained crowns with CEREC Primescan 5.1. If you want to learn more in a hands on live patient environment, come to my Digital Implantology with CEREC course in Phoenix Fev 20-22, 2020 at Implant Pathways! Click on the…
Posted October 26, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
We review the differences of the Primescan with the Omnicam. Both are excellent systems! However, the Primescan has taken it farther with: ease of use speed better data imaging with a dynamic lens less requirements for angle of images predictable full arch scans
Posted September 10, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a condition where the enamel does not form correctly during tooth formation. The enamel typically wears faster than normal, and even at an early age. The teeth are highly susceptible for dental caries because the enamel has difficulty protecting the underlying dentin layer. It can occur throughout the mouth or particular teeth…
Posted September 4, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Been posting a bit on digital hybrids, so it was a nice change to get back to my roots and post about Guided Surgery!! Got a chance to try out Nobel’s new DTX Studio which will replace Nobel Clinician and the new version has the ability to export to STL for $50. Super impressive software…
Posted August 21, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Zirconia is revolutionizing the dental materials world. We all know this, and enjoy it’s predictability, accurate machining, and strength. However, the biggest hurdle has been the esthetic value of zirconia. Sure, there are brands and techniques that can give one a translucent nature to zirconia (5Y-TZP) but it takes a LONG time for sintering, and…
Posted August 9, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
The world of all digital, model free Hybrids is a bit like the Wild West these days. First, there is almost zero literature on the subject. Second we have docs that do it every day, and docs on the sidelines with there arms cross s=telling you you can’t do it. It doesn’t work. Its not…