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 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 July 28, 2019
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“From Hiccups to Potholes” We all love to pursue happiness in our lives. We love to do things that bring us joy and pleasure. We as Americans often refer to this fundamental right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence as an expression of freely pursuing joy and happiness in things, as long as we don’t…
Posted July 25, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
It can be scary doing your first few anterior restorations with CEREC. There are so many roadblocks that we’ve put on ourselves about anterior restorations! Dentists are the experts of dental anatomy! You can do it! Just set it up properly and go in with the right attitude! CEREC veneers and…
Posted June 5, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
While software and hardware in our digital dental world gets most of the spotlight, there are also materials that are coming out, too! GC is really hitting our chairside cad/cam market well. Their Cerasmart block is a fantastic ceramic/resin block that you should take a look. They are launching their LiSi ceramic in block form,…
Posted June 5, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
I’m “super” excited about the DANCE! Finally, an event JUST for dental assistants and team members! Not only will this be a lot of fun, but full of education opportunities, and meeting new friends. I hope to see you in Chicago at the DANCE > The Dental Assisting National Conference for Excellence. Chicago October 18-19,…
Posted May 8, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
We did a double take as we walked past the Merz booth at the IDS meeting in Germany. Merz has developed a milled denture system where the teeth are already set in the puck! Just scan the arches and mill what is necessary. The Baltic Denture System can be found HERE. August discusses:
Posted May 7, 2019
By Cindy Barbee
We call this the “rule of the sprue.” We always place the sprue on the largest and most bulky portion of the ceramic for milling. We even do this if the sprue goes on a contact. Why? Well, we’ve all seen something chip during milling. It comes with the territory for milling ceramic. We see…
Posted April 18, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
One of the big advancements in CAD/CAM dentistry materials was the launch of the Multiblock from Ivoclar Vivadent in 2007. It was from their very popular line of Empress CAD blocks and pressed material. They were able to make a block with a varying degree of translucency. The shade stayed the same, but translucency increased. …
Posted March 19, 2019
By Todd Ehrlich
Just wow! Technology is out there to print zirconia! This is the CERAFAB zirconia printer by Lithoz. August discusses the technology with Johannes.