Bonding rituals: Chairside insights for digitally guided orthodontics

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Printed metal appliances,” “sintered metal appliances,” “absolute magic” … however you prefer to refer to the newest form of appliance delivery, its technology is gaining traction in the orthodontic world. Unlike traditional circumferential bands, however, printed appliances have more in common with buccal tubes or large acrylic appliances when it comes to the bonding process. … Read more

Restorative Dentistry Symposium at the USC school of Dentistry

On Oct.9th/10, I stopped by the Restorative Dentistry Symposium at the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in Los Angeles. One of the speakers was Dr. Byong In Sun (Owner of Bisco) who spoke about the chemistry of bonding. I want to share a few tips I picked up there: When etching porcelain prior to … Read more