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9 Dr. DiTolla’s Clinical Tips
Showcased in this issue are a cloud-based platform I
recently demoed from Smile Reminder that offers an
impressive suite of personalized patient communication
tools for growing your patient base, and an invaluable
oral hygiene product from Dental Herb Company to
aid in your practice’s fight against periodontal disease.
Also featured are two innovative products designed
to make your dentistry easier and more efficient: a
sectional matrix system from Triodent for performing
high-quality Class II restorations, and an LED curing
light from Ivoclar Vivadent that features a compact,
ergonomic shape to fit any dentist’s hands.
14 Poor to Excellent Function in One Day!
“Mini” or small-diameter implants offer many benefits
for patients seeking maxillary and mandibular overdenture
treatment. Dr. Ara Nazarian presents a case
report featuring Glidewell’s Inclusive ® Mini Implants
that demonstrates the protocol for the placement of
these small-diameter implants, and the subsequent
beneficial effects they have on the function and retention
of the patient’s new prostheses.
22 Photo Essay: Another Use for Anterior
BruxZir ® Solid Zirconia Restorations
In this photo essay, I address a difficult situation
restorative dentists face in clinical practice: treating a
patient with severe tetracycline staining. The patient
in this case presented the additional challenges of
severe bruxism and an edge-to-edge bite. I chose
BruxZir crowns because I knew these high-strength
restorations would not only withstand the destructive
forces generated in his mouth, but would also have a
better chance than a glass-ceramic material of completely
blocking out the dark stump shades.
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