Posted January 16, 2020
By Brandon O’Donnell
In our practice on a daily basis we are asked about removable prosthetics. Our job is to educate patients on what dentistry has to offer and let them make an informed decision. Although the majority of our patients choose implant treatment, some of our patients still choose removable prosthetics that are not implant supported. So…
Posted January 16, 2020
By August de Oliveira, DDS
This case was fun because it highlights the struggle: Screw access in the Anterior. Patient broke #8, crown and post are loose, fracture at the bone level. As you can see in the CBCT a proposed implant would have a screw retained crown with a facial access. Not sexy. I really wanted to do…
Posted January 15, 2020
By August de Oliveira, DDS
This was a super easy case that was made even easier using the VHF mill and the new Implant Direct Smart Base system of ti bases. Placed contour healer 3 weeks ago. Tissue still maturing so maybe should have left another week. As you may or may not know the contour healers are engaging…
Posted January 4, 2020
By Brandon O’Donnell
Vita has hit a home run with this material! Vita Suprinity: a high strength (541 MPa), zirconia-reinforced glass ceramic. What is the deal with this material? Is it a gimmick, here to stay, a real player in same day dentistry? We have been playing with this material off and on in our office for a…
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 18, 2019
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Its been fun seeing just what you can scan with CEREC Primescan! If you have tried to scan a denture in Omnicam, you know the frustration! To date, the best way to do a digital denture is to do a border molded impression within the patient’s existing denture, using the teeth…
Posted November 7, 2019
By Brandon O’Donnell
We all know digital impression taking is here to stay. Scanning the single crown, implant or bridge is routine in many offices around the world. It’s awesome! Patients love it, doctors love it and even more importantly assistants love it! Naturally, the next evolution in scanning is the edentulous arch. Here is a case done…
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…
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