Vitallium Plus: How is This Alloy Different?

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There is a new removable partial denture alloy from DENTSPLY called Vitallium Plus. Does anybody know how this is any different from plain old vitallium?

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 SmartCem2 : The Ideal Cement?

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DENTSPLY has recently come out with SmartCem2 which is supposed to be better than the original SmartCem.

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 Thixotropic Impression Materials: What is the Advantage?

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I keep seeing advertisements for thixotropic impression materials like SternVantage Quick Light Body. How are these used to your advantage when making an impression?

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 Press Form Kit from Ellman: Comparable Products?

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I recently saw the Ellman Press Form Kit at a show. It produces clear plastic shells for making temporary crowns.

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 RelyX Luting Plus: Better Alternative for Ceramic Restorations?

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Can I use a resin modified glass ionomer, like RelyX Luting Plus, to cement ceramic restorations?

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 Disposable Diamonds for Cutting Crown Preps?

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I have always used the expensive, reusable diamonds for cutting crown preps, but the price of these keep going up. So I am thinking about switching to disposable diamonds.

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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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 SpectroShade Micro for Shade Selection: How Accurate?

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We are excited by the SpectroShade Micro from Clon 3D, which supposedly provides one with the ability to accurately and consistently match shades of natural teeth to a comprehensive library of restorative materials and shade systems.

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 RelyX Clicker Dispenser

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A few clicks and the pre-dosed cement mix goes on to the pad where you can mix and then load the castings. This eliminates having to triturate the cement capsule in the amalgamator.

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 H&H Impression Technique: To Pack or Not To Pack?

I recently started using the H&H impression technique for crown impressions. Does it still work if you do not pack cord?

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 Digital Impression Systems: How Fast Will This Be Adopted?

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Intra oral digital impression systems are coming to the forefront of dentistry. But how fast is the adoption is going to happen?

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 Dental Materials: Anchor: Core Build Up / Luting Cement

Has anybody tried the new cement and core material called Anchor?

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 Appropriate Shades for Dental Crowns and Bridges

One of the most frustrating challenges in aesthetics is to pick the appropriate shades for crown and bridge.

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