Working with the dental lab brings up a a long list of common questions. In this post, we outline a few that come up time and again. Negotiating the complex requirements for lab cases can be a confusing process. Use these three tips when sending your case to a trusted ceramist. Preschedule Your Smile Design Cases […]
There are many impression methods dentists unknowingly use that cause lab confusion and remake headaches. An improper result can necessitate re-doing all of your hard work at the practice and create a longer time before the finished product is ready for the patient. One area we’ve noticed causes a significant amount of problems is ‘pulls […]
We’ve put together a comprehensive checklist for sending a successful smile design case to Gold Dust Dental Lab. If followed accurately, this can ensure the most efficient outcome for working with the lab. High quality results are all about the best preparation. Initial Smile Design Preparation Materials To start with, put together the face bow transfer, stick […]
Why is a Stick Bite important? Oftentimes at the lab we find that dentists have many difficulties with properly utilizing the stick bite in their practices. Because of this, we’ve interviewed Paul Lindsey, owner of Gold Dust Dental, so that he can explain how to effectively use stick bites and what common mistakes to look out for: […]
At Gold Dust Dental lab, we utilize the Diagnostic Wax Up Kit as a case and treatment planning tool in our Smile Design to provide predictability in your cases: Design occlusal schemes based on number of dental restorations and work out functional movements and guidance. Ensure adequate reduction in the three planes facial, occlusal and […]
Minimal Prep Veneers Case Study by Dr. Mike Smith With any anterior case it is important to master the esthetics in the treatment planning phase in order to provide the patient with their desired cosmetic results. Patient CJ was presented with a diastema, and case goals were to deprogram and regain anterior guidance, while moving the […]
Laboratory selection is a personal and very important choice each clinician must make for their practice, patient results and personal reputation. Here are the top four ways, Gold Dust demonstrates it’s commitment to providing resources to make our clients more successful. 1. Case acceptance. Material selection is a moot point, until your patient says YES […]
At only 38 years old, this patient had extreme wear on both his upper and lower teeth. As part of Clinical Mastery’s (www.clinicalmastery.com) Full Mouth Rehabilitation Course with Dr. John Nosti, this patient was selected as the demonstration patient. Thirteen clinicians, committed to learning complex techniques in treating these extreme cases, gathered […]
There is a terrific trend in dentistry for more conservative treatment options for patients. You’ll see many of these services marketed directly to the consumer with Invisalign clear aligner trays, 6 Month Smiles, in-office whitening like Zoom and at home whitening such as Crest Whitestrips. There does exist the reality that many of the products […]
You’ve no doubt heard the expression, those who can’t do… teach. It’s ironic when you are a dental school student and your prosth professor hasn’t practiced in 20 years but impractical to learn systems, protocols and efficiencies. There simply exist few clinicians who treat as many full mouth rehabilitations and complex cases as Dr. John […]
