Implants have been around, in some way or another, for centuries. Only recently did they become a seriously viable option for restoring a smile. A lot of patients aren’t aware of the benefits of implant dentistry, or come into the …Continue Reading →
The IPS e.max system lithium disilicate ceramic (LS2) clearly demonstrates you can achieve aesthetics and strength in a successful combination. Particularly true in single-tooth restorations, this innovative ceramic, while two and a half to three times stronger than other glass-ceramics, …Continue Reading →
We’re talking about oral health this week, and a vital part of that is how oral health fits into general health. A patient isn’t healthy if they haven’t got oral health; general and oral health aren’t separate. Oral health is …Continue Reading →
Oral health is what we do. While I work personally in the lab, the restorations we at Biterite contribute to are an important piece of the oral health jigsaw puzzle. For this reason, I’m going to be discussing oral health, …Continue Reading →
If you want to get the most of out your lab work, it all starts with an accurate, reliable impression, but even the most experienced practitioner can encounter difficulties when taking one. I’ve got special permission from 3M ESPE to …Continue Reading →
When you’ve been wading through root canals, extractions, restorations and even implants, your perceptions change; what’s totally commonplace to a dentist can be mysterious and even frightening to a patient. Take, for example, a dental veneer procedure — you’ve done …Continue Reading →
In the past I’ve used this blog to talk about the huge importance of dentist-patient communication. As important as the patient-practitioner relationship is, the dentist-dental lab relationship is often overlooked. Today I’m going to take a look at how modern …Continue Reading →
Quick-fix dentistry is becoming more popular, especially on the back of six month smiles, television coverage, and ‘one day’ implants. Unfortunately the patient’s desires and expectations can outrun the capacity of modern quick-fix dentistry. Absent an overall comprehensive care plan, …Continue Reading →
Yesterday I was talking about the ethical problems of being asked to replace a functioning, healthy tooth restoration. Today I’d like to talk about the ethical obligations involved in ensuring proper isolation. Specifically, using a rubber dam. I think this …Continue Reading →
Let’s just image, for an example, a patient requests that a functional and non-defective amalgam restoration be replaced. Let’s go even further, suggesting that even after the clinician, doing his full and ethical duty, has disclosed and explained all of …Continue Reading →