Cast Gold and Porcelain fused-to-metal crowns have a proven track record and are predictable.1,2 They are forgiving materials that can be used in less-than-ideal conditions such as uneven tooth reduction, sharp line angles and varying finish lines. Masking the underlying metal can result in high value opaque crowns. Gum recession may show an unaesthetic crown-tooth … Read more
Fixed restorations have come a long way since the early days of cast gold restorations with pyroplast (acrylic) facings. New materials are being developed, techniques simplified, making these advances more economical and user friendly for the dental profession. Beautiful, life-like reproductions of teeth can be created with a variety of different materials such as porcelain … Read more
Introduction Over the past 40 years, dental ceramics have evolved dramatically. Ceramics are defined as non-metallic, inorganic materials manufactured by heating crystals at high temperatures. They are widely used for dental prosthetic treatments because their high resistance to compression and abrasion allows them to mimic the function of the teeth, while resisting both wear and … Read more
Pulpdent’s dual-cure ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is a game changer. As a bioactive product, the cement not only is a superb adhesive agent but also mimics nature and utilizes saliva as a source of minerals to aid in the natural development of crystalline structure by recharging calcium, phosphates and fluoride along the margins of the crown. These … Read more
Introduction With the continued high demand for esthetic dentistry, gingival health is among the first fundamental esthetic objectives during treatment planning. Diseased gingival tissues will possess a negative impact on a smile. The literature is replete with articles describing cosmetic restorative cases with a brief mention of the preliminary gingival recontouring. It is not always … Read more
DMG today announced that it is now accepting pre-orders for its LuxaCrown️ semi-permanent crown and bridge material. The revolutionary new product will start shipping to customers in September. Pre-order LuxaCrown now! LuxaCrown creates long-lasting crowns directly chairside, which saves time and money for both the patient and the practice. The easy-to-make semi-permanent composite crown is … Read more
DMG introduces a new revolutionary composite crown material, LuxaCrown. The new material provides the clinician the luxury of long-lasting crowns, chairside. In the world of prosthetic restorations, LuxaCrown is raising the bar with its outstanding stability and remarkable longevity. LuxaCrown truly bridges the gap between simple temporary provisional and permanent dental protheses with its impressive … Read more