Posted February 6, 2017
By Todd Ehrlich
Root fractures can happen with rigid posts, and flexible posts as well. This happened here. Luckily there was not much pain associated with it, and was just loose. (I, personally, know how this feels! I just had one of my own teeth have the same thing happen!) The tooth was extracted by my OMS and…
Posted January 23, 2017
By Bill Claytor, DDS
Stress Relief Through Teaching and Leadership Dear Dr. Bill: I have been teaching part time in a dental school for about a year now and I’m loving it! I have more energy and feel more relaxed. Why is this? Thanks. Dr. Steve Dear Dr. Steve: Studies show that dentists who take on teaching or leadership…
Posted January 19, 2017
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Here is a cool way to go impression free on something we do a lot in the dental office, teeth whitening! From a lab work perspective this really doesn’t take much time, when you count pouring up models, applying block out resin etc. I scanned the upper and lower arch and exported to…
Posted January 18, 2017
By August de Oliveira, DDS
I have been dying to try out the Densah Burs by Versah. These work in reverse to compact spongy bone. In this case we have a lot of decay and OH issues, but he really wants an implant in #11, so we had to choose our battles. #9 has a very large PARL so we…
Posted January 17, 2017
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Ok, I know the title is a bit much! But this is a really cool product! Large vertical defect on #19. Placenta has been used a great deal in medicine for covering large open wounds, such as diabetic ulcers. Its anti microbial, attracts mesynchmal stem cells, has all sorts of biological factors. Its designed for…
Posted January 16, 2017
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Here is another essay case. Funny I rarely do flippers on molar implants but had two in a row and glad I had my CEREC and Form 2 printer! Pretty straightforward molar immediate. Drilled through the furcation and placed a 7 by 11.5 legacy 2. Converted the RST through Inlab 15. Used Meshmixer to add…
Posted January 11, 2017
By Todd Ehrlich
Lots of quick information here. While not difficult, there are some steps that you should definitely follow for success. Our office uses the Multilink Hybrid Cement from Ivoclar Vivadent to bond our ceramic abutments to the TiBase. Our online education platform is awesome! Hundreds of videos that help your day-to-day use of…
Posted January 11, 2017
By August de Oliveira, DDS
Here is a case where I didn’t initially plan on using 3D printing, but am glad I did. #14 large lateral lesion on an old RCT. Gave patient the option of retreat or ext. She went for ext. Was going to extract, graft and wait, but once I got the tooth out I had a…
Posted January 4, 2017
By Todd Ehrlich
I’m not one to take out amalgams just to take out amalgams, but you can’t deny that they usually present like this. In dental school, we were trained that the corrosion was a good thing to keep the seal. Really? When is corrosion ever good for anything, especially in medicine? I guarantee if this “corrosion”…
Posted December 25, 2016
By Bill Claytor, DDS
“Help Me To Grow Our Practice…Please!” Dear Dr. Bill: I love being a dental assistant, especially since my doctor bought the Omnicam and Galileos! I love assisting when she does crowns/bridges and places implants and restores them. But I want to do more! My problem is that I feel like I can offer so much…
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