Kansas City
5755 Foxridge Dr.
Mission, KS 66202

T: 800.654.7177
P: 913.432.6951
F: 913.432.2640

St. Joseph
3620 Monterey St.
St. Joseph, MO 64507

P: 816.232.0207
F: 816.232.0207

Tennessee
P: 800-654-7177

General Category

Aug

5

Silicon Nitride: Dental Restoration Material of the Future?

If a joint US-Japan research team is correct, silicon nitride may be the new dental restoration material to contend with. Besides the strength needed for effective restorations, the compound has impressive effects on gingivitis-causing bacteria. Bacteria...
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Jul

15

Aesthetics and Translucency in Full Contour Zirconia Anterior Bridges

This sample bridge was made to show the aesthetic capabilities of full contour zirconia (FCZ) restorations. Anterior cases demand not only function and strength, but translucency. Zirconia's durability and aesthetics make it an ideal material...
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Apr

26

Proform Clasps: an Aesthetic Support Solution for Partials

Last month, our denture department put together a unique restoration. This lower partial was fitted with Proform gaskets, as an aesthetic alternative to metal clasps. Proform clasps come in both clear and natural colors. Our technicians chose clear...
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Apr

16

Article in JDT: “The Middle Pushes Back”

Reported in the August/September 2015 JDT, studies show that many mid-sized labs are doing fine, even thriving, in today's market. Conventional wisdom has said that mid-sized labs will start to disappear, but polls show these are overall very optimistic...
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Mar

30

Fine Anterior e.max Restorations

These fine e.max anteriors came through the lab recently. We thank our porcelain team and our C&B team on designing and finalizing these restorations. As you can see the crowns contain the right amount of stain to appear translucent near the occlusal.
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Nov

5

Stellar Anatomy In Close Quarters

At Steve’s PDL we trust our technicians with the most precarious of cases. For this lower molar, the challenge was to create compelling, beautiful anatomy with very little clearance—and our porcelain team rose to that challenge. This unit’s...
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Sep

15

Case Study: Partial For a Cleft Palette

At Steve's PDL, we know our technicians can handle all sorts of unusual and difficult cases. Take, for instance, this case involving a patient with a cleft palette that extended into the nasal cavity. This case required a unique approach, and our...
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Aug

10

Case Study: Removable Overdenture Bar

Pictured here is the basis for a Nobel Biocare removable overdenture bar. Like other overdenture bars, this bar will be topped with a full denture. The two milled titanium bars shown here are topped with Nobel Locator attachments,...
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Jul

9

A Gallery of Recent Cases

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May

19

Study Finds Very Weak Evidence that Xylitol Protects Teeth

A new study out of the United Kingdom has studied the supposed tooth decay prevention properties of xylitol. For those of you who haven't chewed gum in the last twenty years, xylitol is a sugar alcohol - a calorie-free sweetener made industrially from...
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