So much attention is placed on the esthetics of the anterior teeth and not as much on the posterior teeth. But when you are looking at beautiful smiles, the posterior teeth do come into view and can either enhance the smile or distract from it. That’s where occlusal anatomy becomes so important. by Dr. Chris Catalano […]
Esthetics are coming to dominate the dental scene as patients become more knowledgable about oral health and cosmetic options. If you want to benefit from this trend, you have to create superior esthetics and market your skills effectively. Incisal translucency is one area in particular where you can elevate the quality of restorations. by Dr. Lee […]
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 […]
One of the most rewarding types of patients to have is someone over fifty with a stable financial situation and the desire to finally invest in their oral health. There are many advantages to more mature patients, not least of which is their openness to complex care such as veneers. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Replacing […]
This case looks at a situation where a patient’s recent implants and restorations had failed. Neither of the patient’s fixtures had integrated, so she reached out to a new surgeon, who then sought the expertise of a restorative dentist: Dr. Brady. Keep reading to see how this collaborative team worked together with Gold Dust to create […]
Function and esthetics are more inextricably linked than you might think. As the research and practical understanding of occlusion increases, we continue to see that achieving a beautiful smile goes hand in hand with influencing healthier function. The occlusal relationship cannot be ignored. Occlusal Relationship and Esthetics Dental occlusion has been considered a controversial topic […]
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 […]
Clinically excellent porcelain veneers are a product of many different factors. One of the most important for restorations is the quality of cementation. In this post, Dr. Nosti expands on a tack and wave technique for cementation that he introduced first on the Clinical Mastery Series blog. Here, his procedure picks up after placing Systemp-D […]
What distinguishes a ‘good’ case from a ‘bad’ case? The answer to that question can be surprisingly complex. Interestingly, social media can have a powerful impact on the perceived success or failure of a case. A case where the patient was excited and pleased throughout might feel more enjoyable than one where you were able […]
Often when we complete complex restorative cases, one of the components is to change the vertical dimension of occlusion. A super common question that gets asked is how much should we alter the vertical? by Dr. Lee Ann Brady In truth, the answer to that question is easy. It will be determined by placing the […]
