Function and aesthetics don’t have to be either/or in dentistry. Sometimes, it can seem like the challenge to strike an equal balance between the two is impossible for certain cases. When patients have their heart set on aesthetics, yet they have much more pressing functional needs, we must find a way to meet their goals while improving […]
We all have to deal with a patient who is unhappy or dissatisfied on occasion. To better handle these situations, I always try and remember a very important formula: E-R=C. Expectations minus Reality equals Conflict. When a patient is upset, unhappy, disappointed, or angry, it is because reality has not matched what they were expecting. […]
With the onset of technology in all its various forms, dentistry has changed radically in the past decade alone. Depending on your patient base, your practice may not seem modern enough if it’s lingering in a bygone era. How we market, how we treat patients, and how we deliver beautiful results have been affected. So how […]
Veneers require their own set of particular methods that are unique to every dentist. Working with the lab on anterior ceramic cases is all about successfully communicating your goals and what you hope to achieve. Ultimately, a superior result is directly correlated to how well the lab understands your intentions. This is where the lab […]
Helping patients out of pain through dentistry that is both functional and aesthetic is one of the most rewarding parts of a dental career. A restoration that involves tooth replacement can be especially impactful. In this post, Dr. Jones relates a heartwarming story about a case where he completely changed a patient’s life through her […]
Excellent restorations come from a combination of multiple well orchestrated factors. This includes your technique and – you guessed it – materials. Your choices in the latter arena are significant in the long run. One of the most common questions we encounter in working with clients at the lab is what bonding or cementing agents […]
Orthodontic treatment opens up more possibilities for you and your patient when you combine it with cosmetic dentistry. In Part 1, Dr. Catalano related an anecdote that clarifies the need for orthodontia. He also began to explore the question of how to incorporate it into your treatment plan. Keep reading to see why harmony in many […]
Do you shy away from adding orthodontic treatment to your cosmetic dentistry protocol? Here’s why combining the two might be better in the long-run… by Dr. Chris Catalano Orthodontic Treatment Creates More Possibilities Winter where I live in Northern California usually means a lot of rain. When I was young and it was raining, I would race […]
Restorative materials pose a significant challenge for many clinicians when dealing with an implant case. Balancing the needs of the patient with intended outcomes for aesthetics, overarching case considerations, chair time, and finances can be understandably tricky. In this case, Dr. Shapiro presents pre- and post-op photos and his treatment procedure for a complicated implant rehab. […]
The most impactful trick or technique I have learned for complex full mouth rehab cases is to do the anterior ten first, then restore the molars in a later stage of the case. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Advantages of This Full Mouth Rehab Technique I have experienced multiple advantages with this approach. The overall result […]
