Sealing a Tooth Prior to Imaging
By John Kanca III, DMD and Rich Rosenblatt, DMD
Throughout the rapid growth of CAD/CAM technologies a lot of time and effort has been spent developing ceramic blocks, ceramic materials, stains, glazes, imaging technologies, and milling units. Unfortunately, the actual mechanics of delivering the final restoration have lagged. After spending a significant amount of time designing, milling and preparing the CAD/CAM restoration, many doctors complain of sensitivity or debonds post-delivery. The following is a description of a protocol that will result in a highly successful restoration and a satisfied patient.