Veneer cementation can be challenging and requires an attention to detail. Use these extra tips to help you master this…
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Veneer cementation can be challenging and requires an attention to detail. Use these extra tips to help you master this…
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Voids in your impressions can lead to all kinds of troubles with your restoration. Finetune your technique and see how…
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3M put the flowability of top impression materials to the test with the “shark fin challenge.” See how some materials…
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Pulling together for optimal outcomes: This is accomplished in the restorative team by establishing routines and streamlining communication using checklists.
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As restorative materials continue to evolve, cement selection has become like ordering a cup of coffee – the choices can…
Post and core procedures may seem like one big challenge, but they’re really comprised of many smaller challenges. See how…
Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.
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Impressions are expensive – especially when they are inaccurate. Which then requires clinicians to spend their precious time on retakes…
Pulling together for optimal outcomes: This is accomplished in the restorative team by establishing routines and streamlining communication using checklists.
A simplified approach for navigating material selection decisions.
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The dental material impression is the most powerful communication tool that you have with your dental lab. Is it possible…
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Radiolucency under an existing restoration can lead to misdiagnosis. Help cut down on unnecessary restorative rework by choosing a radiopaque…
Accurate impressions for precisely fitting restorations: Effective measures shared by an experienced trainer help minimize risks in the impression procedure.
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Adhesives are critical to the long term success of a restoration and making the right choice isn’t always easy. If…
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Whether taken digitally or physically, a good dental impression is key to restorative success. But how do you decide which…
Running a successful practice can be stressful. Learn why you should do what you love more often – so you…
Monophase impression using 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material
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Dual-arch bite impression technique
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Monophase impression using 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material.
A simplified approach for navigating material selection decisions.
When a patient presents in the dental office with the desire or need for restorative treatment in the anterior region,…