As our profession has evolved from amalgam to composite for posterior direct restorations, one of the biggest clinical challenges has been creating consistently good proximal contacts. A number of gizmos have come through the marketplace promising to solve this vexing issue. I've tried a number of them with varying results.
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In part two of Dr. Michael Koczarski's program on taking a mock-up to completion, Dr. Koczarski evaluates the completed mock-up to see how close it is the finished restoration. Dr. Koczarski will demonstrate a minimal preparation and seating of the final restorations, he will also demonstrate how to correct the gingival zeniths using a diode laser. From the mock-up, to the provisionals, to the seating of the final restorations, this program will explain why Dr. Koczarski believes each step is predicated on the next and help deliver predictable results every time.

Join Dr. Marty Jablow from the comfort of your home or office. This informative presentation will focus on how recent advances in flowable composite self-etch technology can improve your dentistry, including discussion of a dentin replacement technique.
Porcelain restorative authority Dr. Nasser Barghi discusses the addition of composite to his formerly all-porcelain practice.
The IPS e.max system is an innovative all-ceramic system that comprises lithium disilicate (LS2) glass-ceramic and zirconium oxide (ZrO2) materials for the press and CAD/CAM technologies. Additionally, there is a universally applicable nano-fluorapatite glass-ceramic available for veneering all IPS e.max components.
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