Veneers Case Study
Porcelain Veneers are often the preferred restorative choice for patients who are seeking very aesthetic anterior treatment. A successful case not only restores the treated teeth but often has the added benefit of restoring a smile and the patient’s self-confidence. Since we are making all-ceramic restorations every day, we are able to share some tips […]
Shade Accuracy Guidelines for Restoration
These few must-follow guidelines can really make a world of difference in a patient’s smile. The goal is for the end-result to look as natural as possible, and utilizing these methods is a great way to avoid undesired results. Bleaching Patients If a patient has been bleaching, then schedule the final shade appointment at least […]
Full Mouth Rehabilitation Treatment Plan
The treatment of a patient that requires a full mouth rehabilitation should follow a carefully planned and executed workflow, both in the dental clinic and in the laboratory. At Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance it is our commitment to work closely with our doctors to achieve optimal outcomes through good communication at every stage of […]
Clasp Adaptation – Without Sending The Partial Denture To The Lab
If you find yourself in a situation where a patient cannot be without their partial denture, but need to adapt the clasp and rest to the new crown you will be fabricating. There actually is a way for the lab to adapt the restoration to the clasp and rest without having the actual partial denture […]
Lab Tips for Anterior Cases Involving Two or More Teeth
Before Numbing The Patient • Take impression for pre-op full arch study cast. • Take full-face and close-up smile photos with lips unretracted and teeth slightly apart to show the occlusal plane and incisal length in relation to the lips. • Discuss improvements to be made with the patient. Note changes on the laboratory work […]