Materials Articles

• Coming Closer to Nature

  James Fondriest, DDS, FICD, FACD, Matt Roberts, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - March 2011

  Using opalescent lithium disilicate to match the optical properties of natural teeth

• Self-Etching Adhesives to the World of DBS

  David S. Alleman, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - March 2011

  Dentists have many factors to consider when evaluating dentinal bonding systems

• Coming Closer to Nature

  Jim Fondriest, DDS, Matt Roberts, CDT
  Inside Dentistry - March 2011

  Opalescent lithium disilicate matches the optical properties of natural teeth

• Contouring Finishing and Polishing Anterior Composites

  K. William Mopper, DDS, MS
  Inside Dentistry - March 2011

  The key to beauty and biologic integrity of long-term restorations lies in the final steps of the procedure

• Finishing Zirconia Chairside

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS, MAGD
  Inside Dental Technology - February 2011

  What dental technicians need to tell their dentist clients about the effects of surface grinding

• Repairing Worn Dentition

  Brad Jones, CDT, DDS, FAACD
  Inside Dental Technology - February 2011

  Using the press technique, six anterior crowns restored the patient’s beautiful smile.

• Achieving an Ideal Restorative Material

  Thomas E. Dudney, DMD
  Inside Dentistry - February 2011

  There are various indications for using lithium disilicate in combination smile design cases

• Non-Retentive, Adhesively Retained All-Ceramic Posterior Restorations

  Gregg A. Helvey, DDS, MAGD
  Inside Dentistry - February 2011

  Adhesive dentistry has changed many of our standard restorative techniques because changes in retention

• Moving to Monolithic

  Inside Dental Technology - January 2011

  New price-competitive materials and techniques give laboratories affordable and automated CAM solutions

• All-Ceramic Bonded Posterior Restorations

  Gilbert Young, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - January 2011

  Implementing design and fabrication principles to achieve optimal esthetics and longevity

• Enhanced Communication

  Jonathan Ferencz, DS, FACP, Pasquale Fanetti, RDT
  Inside Dental Technology - January 2011

  An open dialogue between the dentist and ceramist offered this patient an esthetic and functional solution to teeth discolored by bonded orthodontia.

• Making the Right Selection

  Peter Pizzi, CDT, MDT, FNGS
  Inside Dental Technology - January 2011

  A strong foundation in restorative options is key in choosing the appropriate fabrication method and materials

• Enhancing Ceramist/Dentist Communication

  Jonathan Ferencz, DS, FACP, Pasquale Fanetti, RDT
  Inside Dentistry - January 2011

  Using lithium-disilicate ingots to repair worn and discolored anterior dentition

• Minimally Invasive Dentistry

  Wynn H. Okuda, DMD, FICD, FICOI
  Inside Dentistry - January 2011

  A natural evolution in cosmetic restorative dentistry

• Matching Crown Restorations in the Esthetic Zone

  Steve Hoofard, CDT, AAACD, Edward Lowe, BSc, DMD, AAACD
  Inside Dental Technology - Nov/Dec 2010

  Material choice and communication protocol proves critical for optimal case outcome