iNterra: Fabricating Nightguards In-Office?

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Even though the lab costs for nightguards are not excessive, I would like to save on this and make my nightguards in the office.

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 QwikStrip Serrated Strips: A Solution for Veneer Problems?

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When doing veneers, I like to remove the cement when it enters its gel state, but if I am not fast enough, this turns into a real nightmare. Can QwikStrip Serrated Strips help?

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 Culprit found for Jaw Decay Linked to Bisphosphonates

A group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it has identified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treat osteoporosis.

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 D-Fine Shape Burs: Shape and Polish at the Same Time

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These are a set of slow speed contra-angle polishing burs that also polish as they shape, so the two processes are completed in one-step.

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 Veneer Preparation

Veneer Preparation video clip demonstrating the use of the LVS-1 Depth Cutters to develop three grooves…

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 Snap On Smile to Increase Vertical Dimension?

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Can Snap-On Smile be used for more than cosmetics, such as to open the bite - increase the vertical dimension?

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 Caries I.D.: An Improved Method of Caries Detection?

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With all the adverse publicity about using a sharp explorer which may puncture an intact enamel surface over a carious lesion, I am looking for an alternative method of caries detection that is reliable and I’m intrigued by the Caries ID.

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 Calset Composite Warmer: Does it Improve the Quality of Composite Restorations?

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There is some controversy over the use of flowable composite. I have heard some lecturers say not to use it because of its high polymerization contraction…

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 Composi-Tight Matrix Forceps: Does it Make the Removal of the Sectional Matrix Easier?

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I tried out the Composi Tight Matrix Forceps at a recent dental meeting and it seemed to make placement and removal of the sectional matrix much easier.

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 Fabricating Flexible Removable Partial Dentures?

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I have seen advertisements for Flex Star V for fabricating flexible removable partial dentures, which looks similar to Valplast, which patients like better than their old metal framework removable partial dentures.

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 Vitrebond Plus: Reduce Post-Op Sensitivity to Zero?

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Some of my colleagues that use glass ionomer bases claim that Vitrebond Plus reduces post-op sensitivity to almost zero…

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 Massad Impression Technique

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Have any of you tried Dr. Joseph Massad’s trays or used his impression technique?

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 Protemp: Fast Temporary Crowns or Not Worth It?

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I was not impressed with Protemp and I think it is easier to make a pre-op impression and use that as a mold. Anybody having success with Protemp?

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 Pentamix: Does it Save Money and Chair Time?

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Have you found that in the long term a Pentamix system saves money and chair time?

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 Demetron Demi: Faster Time for True Cure?

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I have been using the Demetron LED and I have to replace it now, so I was looking at the Demetron Demi which has just come out.

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