Tag Archives: impression

Case Presentation: Implant Impression for Contoured Soft Tissues

Posted on June 25, 2021 by The Dental Warrior

This is a continuation of this case – A single central incisor implant. The patient returned for the final impression after two months of healing. Since the provisional maintained the soft tissue profile, there was a lot of space around … Continue reading →

Posted in Case Presentation, Clinical Technique | Tagged dental implants, implant impression, impression | 7 Comments

3M ESPE’s Disposable Intra-oral Impression Syringe – Product Review

Posted on August 20, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

I’m Back in Black… “I’ve been too long I’m glad to be back”…. back to the business of being a Dental Warrior! (Pardon the AC/DC reference.) I’ve been busy catching up on a variety of things after a week off … Continue reading →

Posted in Dental Product Reviews | Tagged 3M, dental impressions, Impregum, impression, impression syringes, Pentamix | 3 Comments

Picasso Lite – It’s time to pull the trigger on a diode laser!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

For a long time, I simply refused to pay the tremendous price for a diode laser. I did see a use for it in my practice. But the relatively limited uses (soft tissue procedures) didn’t justify the huge cost. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dental Product Reviews | Tagged AMD, crown, dental laser, diode, diode laser, frenectomy, gingivectomy, impression, laser, Picasso | 22 Comments

Optragate for Full Arch Prep & Impression

Posted on January 19, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

I love things that make my dental life easier. The Optragate by Ivoclar is one of them. What is it? It’s sort of like a rubber dam with a big opening in the middle and a built-in flexible frame. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Technique, Dental Product Reviews, Tips & Tricks | Tagged impression, isolation, Optragate, retraction, rubber dam | 26 Comments

Crown prep and build-up tip!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

This is just a quick tip that can speed up your crown prep appointments. Most crown preps involve teeth that already have large amalgams. Personally, I take out all old restorative materials, clean up the tooth, and do a build-up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Technique, Tips & Tricks | Tagged build-up, crown, crown prep, impression | 36 Comments