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Bonding Tips:		Denture & Partial Techniques

Zirconia Bonding Technique Download presentation.	Multilink Bonding System Download presentation.	Resin Clasp Technique How to Fabricate a New Crown That Fits an Existing RPD... by Nelson Gendusa, DDS, Director of Research. Download presentation. View Ragle tech sheet
Issue: When tack curing any resin cement for too long (more than 2-3 seconds) there are instances where marginal ditching may occur if the cement becomes somewhat brittle and breaks off during clean-up. Recommendation: Light curing the area for no more than two seconds prior to clean-up can greatly reduce the occurrence of marginal ditching.
Recommendation: From restorations: Excess cement is best removed after brief light exposure (approximately 2 seconds) OR after 2 minutes from the start of the mix. After excess removal the margins should be thoroughly light cured for 20 seconds per surface. If excess cement is removed immediately with a sponge pellet or similar implement after the restoration is seated, the remaining minimal excess cement should be light-cured briefly or covered with glycerine gel to prevent the oxygen-inhibited layer from forming and to reduce the possibility of marginal ditching.
Impression Taking Techniques/Tips:

No Wash Impressions Have you ever shot yourself in the foot? You are if you wash your impression. Download presentation	3M Espe Impression Tips Tearing/Rough Surfaces Tray Seating Bite Registration Double Bite Technique Voids Surface Inhibition/Wash Slow Setting Tight Fitting Crowns	Trouble Shooting Clinical Failures “Chair Time vs. Bench Time” shows details of three cases that turned out to be very costly for all involved and a few simple solutions that could help avoid this kind of trouble. Download presentation

Digital Photography Guidance:

Clinical Procedure for Taking Accurate Shades using the Clear Match Process.
Clear Match is a color mapping software that eliminates expensive devices. Patient shades can be matched from any quality digital photograph. Download presentation

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Shade ARM User Guide
The Shade ARM (Adjustable, Reliable, Measurement), provides precision, consistency and predictability of images acquired from a camera for tooth shade determination. Download presentation

Crown & Bridge Restorative Options:

Today’s Restorative Options There are many options today for restorations. This presentation details each option and lists pros and cons of each. Download presentation	Ivoclar/Vivadent Information for the Dentist Clinical Guide Placement of IPS Empress Esthic Restorations Flow Chart	Captek Download presentation

Diagnostics Clinical and laboratory steps - Carle Foundation Day 2008. Download presentation

Implant Restorative Options and Techniques:

First Stage Temporaries by Alan McCall, DMD and Bruce Dodd, CDT. Dr. McCall and Mr. Dodd take us through picture by picture the entire First Stage Temp process. Download presentation.	Locator Implant Attachement Process Download presentation.

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