Crown & Bridge Archives - 3M Dental Blog

04/23/2024

Zirconia puzzle: what makes zirconia unique and how to choose the right zirconia

Zirconia may be part of your everyday vocabulary, but how much do you know about this ceramic material? Learn more…

11/15/2023

Expert tips and tricks for veneer cementation

Veneer cementation can be challenging and requires an attention to detail. Use these extra tips to help you master this…

04/20/2023

Bubble trouble? Learn how to avoid voids in your impressions.

Voids in your impressions can lead to all kinds of troubles with your restoration. Fine-tune your technique and see how…

06/30/2022

Temporary restoration: The unsung hero

A high-quality temporary will make a dental practitioner’s life easier. The author of this article discusses the strengths and weaknesses…

04/28/2022

Ways to optimize the teamwork with the dental technician

Pulling together for optimal outcomes: This is accomplished in the restorative team by establishing routines and streamlining communication using checklists.

04/20/2022

Do it right the first time – every time!

Dentists and technicians have the same goal: to do it right the first time. Learn how checklists can help standardize…

04/08/2022

What your dental technician does not dare to tell you

In dentistry, avoiding errors is better than correcting them after something has gone wrong. In prosthodontics, this can be achieved…

01/26/2022

Simplifying Cementation

Confused about dental cement? You’re not alone. Discover how to simplify cementation and streamline your practice – starting with your…

11/10/2021

Considerations in Impressioning Methods and Material Selection

Whether taken digitally or physically, a good dental impression is key to restorative success. But how do you decide which…

09/21/2021

The Dos and Don’ts of Post & Core Procedures

Post and core procedures may seem like one big challenge, but they’re really comprised of many smaller challenges. See how…

06/30/2021

Do You Know the TRUE Dental Impression Material Cost?

Impressions are expensive – especially when they are inaccurate. Which then requires clinicians to spend their precious time on retakes…

06/15/2021

To Post or Not to Post? Deciding How to Restore a Root-canal Treated Tooth

Restoring root-canal treated teeth has its own set of challenges – including choosing the right treatment method. From post-and-core to…

05/04/2021

The Mock-up Opportunity: Facilitating Treatment Plan Acceptance

Does it happen to you that a patient hesitates to accept a treatment plan? See how a mock-up can help…

04/05/2021

Common Cementation Pitfalls and How to Overcome Them

Cementing indirect restorations can be tricky – learn how to identify pitfalls, minimize flaws, streamline your procedure and achieve long…

Strategies leading to accurate impressions collage

03/10/2021

Troubles? No Way! Strategies Leading to Accurate Impressions

Accurate impressions for precisely fitting restorations: Effective measures shared by an experienced trainer help minimize risks in the impression procedure.

02/23/2021

Pitfalls of Tooth Prep: Do’s and Don’ts from Lessons Learned

Learn more about what to do – and what to avoid – when it comes to tooth preparation to ensure…

01/26/2021

The 15-Minute Challenge: Are You Daring Enough to Schedule a Shorter Crown Seating Appointment?

Dental Labs cite about 31% of impressions received are “bad” or “sub-par.” Let’s consider our main communication instrument with our…

12/02/2020

A Scientific View on the Dos and Don’ts of Self-adhesive Cementation

Self-adhesive cements are designed to be easy to use, versatile and simple. But simplicity is often more than meets the…

11/16/2020

The Importance of Radiopacity in Dental Adhesives

Radiolucency under an existing restoration can lead to misdiagnosis. Help cut down on unnecessary restorative rework by choosing a radiopaque…

Dental instruments taken from a drawer in the dental clinic

11/02/2020

Take Stock – And Keep Things Simple

Simplifying your workflow means more than perfecting your technique. It also means taking stock – literally. Learn why choosing fewer,…

10/13/2020

Full-ceramic Restorations – Why Knowing Your Material Matters

A simplified approach for navigating material selection decisions.

09/30/2020

Help Me, Help You: The Pursuit of a Strong Dental Practice/Lab Relationship

The dental material impression is the most powerful communication tool that you have with your dental lab. Is it possible…

09/24/2020

What You Need to Know About Dental Adhesives

Adhesives are critical to the long term success of a restoration and making the right choice isn’t always easy. If…

09/15/2020

Could Standardization Make You a Happier Dentist?

Running a successful practice can be stressful. Learn why you should do what you love more often – so you…

08/25/2020

Exposing 3 Myths About Zirconia

How do myths form? When a subject or topic is understood to a point…but also misunderstood to a point. Keep…

Single vs multi-use products in a post-COVID dental setting

06/10/2020

Single vs. Multi-Use Dental Products in a Post-COVID Dental Setting

Should you reprocess and reuse, or pitch after each patient? Learn what to consider when choosing between single or multi-use…

Dental cement selection - like ordering a cup of coffee

04/30/2020

A Tall Order: Navigating Restorative Materials and Dental Cement Selection

As restorative materials continue to evolve, cement selection has become like ordering a cup of coffee – the choices can…

04/03/2020

Top Dental Webinars

3M Oral Care is dedicated to providing you the best educational resources and tools to help you develop your dental…

03/02/2020

Clinical Case: All-ceramic Crown Replacement

Dual-arch bite impression technique.

02/08/2020

To Bond or Not To Bond?

Thinking early about cement use is important because patient-specific factors, choice of restoration material and prep design all affect cement…

02/05/2020

Clinical Case: Replacement of a Composite Restoration

Monophase impression using 3M™ Impregum™ Penta™ Super Quick Polyether Impression Material.

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