A great impression is integral to a successful case and gorgeous lab work. Often, a dental assistant can perform the entire process extremely well. This removes the burden from your shoulders, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to optimize. One of the most challenging aspects of making an accurate impression is materials selection. No […]
The quality of the more simple treatments we provide – such as a single-tooth restoration involving a cavity – encourages patients to trust us with more complex dentistry. Little things in patient care can build up over time, eventually leading to case acceptance down the line or even greater loyalty. Handling caries, which often requires […]
It’s challenging to decide in each unique situation whether it’s time to move on to the latest trend in technological advancement or stick with the old analog standby. On one hand, digital dentistry is shiny and presents many exciting possibilities. On the other, it can also require a steep learning curve fraught with unfamiliar terms […]
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 […]
Phenomenal results are achievable with the ideal combination of clinical skill, materials, and dental lab. In this case, a clinician shows a gorgeous smile transformation with veneers. Case #18: Creating Beautiful Results From Empress Aesthetic Veneers This patient presented with an ideal case selection for no prep Empress Aesthetic veneers. Her goal was to even […]
Working effectively with the lab during a restoration depends on our ability to see things from the lab’s perspective (same goes for the lab with the dentist). This is especially true when cementing and bonding with e.max. In Dr. Brady’s previous blog on Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max as a versatile ceramic, she explained many advantages to the […]
Materials for bonding and cementing are the foundation upon which a predictable, aesthetic, and durable case is built. In this blog, Dr. Brady explains why she chooses to rely on e.max for her bonding and cementing needs. She gives an introduction to the material, outlining how it can be used most effectively in concert with the […]
Entering into a partnership with a lab means choosing to interact with them for many years of your career. As with all good relationships, the set up between you and your lab should be built on shared values and trust. What to Expect From a Lab You Can Trust The way that a lab approaches […]
