Clinical

Tom Zaleske is the owner of Matrix Dental Laboratory in Crown Point, Ind., and has more than 25 years of experience in removable prosthodontics. He regularly lectures on providing high-quality service to dentists and, most importantly, to their patients. He can be reached at

Articles

This adapted tray technique streamlines the master impression process and the records appointment into a single session, condensing 2 appointments into 1.  

Save Time, Get Higher-Quality Dental Impressions With Regi-Tray 

Here’s another look at 5 of the top technique articles published in Dental Products Report this past year. For more clinical how-tos, go to dentalproductsreport.com.


Top 5 Techniques of 2020

Dr Fish has run a solo private practice since 1989 in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Chandler, Arizona. His education includes a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, California (July 1984-June 1987); and doctor of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry Los Angeles (September 1978-June 1982).

Dr Sarhangian has been an associate in private practice in Chandler, Arizona, since July 2018, and prior to that practiced at the V.A. (Veteran Affairs) Hospital, General Practice Residency (West Los Angeles, California). Her education includes a Certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UCLA Medical Center (July 1984-June 1987); and doctor of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry (September 1978-June 1982).

Leveraging advanced robotic technology to precisely avoid critical anatomic structures during implant placement. 

How to Achieve Accurate Implant Placement Using Robotic Guidance

A demonstration of how using Pulpdent’s Activa Presto presents a new paradigm for the “Sandwich Technique” in restorative dentistry.

How To Use Bioactivity With Exceptional Esthetics

The VPro device is designed to accelerate tooth movement while decreasing patient discomfort. 

How to enhance the orthodontic experience with Propel VPro

Dr Morgan graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in Chicago. He studied the art of cosmetic dentistry at Baylor University, The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, and the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

Dr Morgan is a published author and international lecturer on cosmetic dentistry, conservative composite restorations, digital photography, and complex treatment planning.

Direct composite bonding using Kuraray Noritake’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium composite material.

How to create conservative smile rejuvenation on a patient with peg laterals

Videos

Troy Schmedding, DDS, shares an onlay case showcasing. restorative materials from Kuraray Noritake.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How to deliver optimal care with the right restorative essentials

A brief visual technique guide to a Class I case restored using Ivoclar Vivadent's Adhese Universal, Tetric PowerFill, Tetric PowerFlow, and Bluephase PowerCure.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How to Increase Efficiency, Predictability, And Durability In Class I Restorations

A quick visual technique guide for using Tokuyama Dental's Universal Bond System to place multiple crowns in the same seating appointment. The dentistry in this case is performed by Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How To Use The Universal Bond System For A Perfect, Predictable Fit

A diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Michael S. Pagano, DDS, and his business partner Alexander T. Vaughan, MS, DDS, founded Virginia Total Sleep in February 2019. In June 2019, they opened their first location in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr Pagano is a faculty member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery Program. He was the first dentist in the Army to pass the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Board Exam and continues to train active duty dentists as part of the Army’s Dental Sleep Medicine Mini Residency, and also continues to serve the country in the US Army Reserves as a general dentist.

The following case study illustrates how scans from the Medit i500 helped alleviate one patient’s OSA.