Saturday, January 06, 2007

GC vs VIDENT


I noticed on few cases that the Gradia's diamond pastes were remaining in the grooves. Even after steaming and ultrasonic cleaning they were there. Only way to clean them up was to scraping with a sharp instrument, such as #25 Bard Parker blade.


While finishing these 3 units today, I decided to give it a test. I used Gradia Diapolisher on left two units, and used Vident Diamond Restoration Polish on a unit on the right.

Vident's diamond paste gave me a surprising result. They were easily cleaned and gave a better polish. It's what I use for finishing porcelains, usually, but now I know it can do more than that.

Picture on Top: Polished and Cleaned Onlays
Picture on Bottom: High Glazed Onlays

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

The Uncarvables


Carving the anatomy details on these composite materials are not as easy as carving on a ceramic. It's like trying to carve a name on an aged stone with a 37FG, but the greatest adventage is that they are very easy to build. The handling characteristics of this material are easier than wax, it's simple as building up a lego block. This advantage allows you to have the ability to have a total control and build a unit that does not require to carve at all.
GC GRADIA: DA2, CT2, E2 were used.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Mand. Bicuspids in Empress Esthetics


Mandibular Second Bicuspids.
Crown on the left, Onlay on the right.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Thanks


My Job, Passion, Hobby, it's My Life.
I Thank You All For Keep Visiting.
Although I Wish More Of You Would
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Thanks and Y'all have a Wonderful Turkey Day~!!!

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Bicuspid in Empress Esthetics


Empress Esthetics. Vitapan Classic A3.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

September Article


issue of
Contemporary Dental Assisting
September 2006, Vol. 3, No. 4
Diagnostic Wax-Up:
Key to Treatment Acceptance

Click the link below to read the article.
http://www.contemporarydentalassisting.com/article.php?s=CDA/2006/09&p=6

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Cream


Empress Esthetics. Maxillary First Molar. Buccal Incisal Cut Back. Added Empress Esthetics HT. Stump Shade 9. Vita Classic Shade A1