Steps in preventing RESTORATIVE INDUCED PULP DEATH which occurs at the rate of about 10% within 5 years for the average dentist according to the literature: 1) Prepare the teeth with excessive amounts of water. Overheating the tooth by 5 degrees Centigrade will cause the pulp to die. 2) Remove

This is a classic example of why we use Durelon for our provisional cement.  Durelon is an older permanent cement used for many years. Better retention of provisional than temporary cements. Its antimicrobial and protects the tooth. As you can see it sticks/bonds to the tooth surface rather than the

Full Arch Rehab: Replace lost dentin with composite core buildups. Replace enamel with Porcelain or Gold. Denmat Core Paste Self Cure ONLY enamel shade. Impression: 3M Imprint 4 regular set Cord: Pascal #7 Siltrax 00 braided with Epi. Download the Core Buildup Protocol   MARCH 14th, 15th 2025 – CLEARWATER

Upper arch or Lower arch first???? Questions often arise of why we do the lower arch first so here it is. The reasons the lower arch are restored first are: Bill Strupp: 1) The length of the lower incisors is the prime determinant for the vertical dimension of occlusion which

Photography: I am not an expert but I love photography. Although I attempt to delegate this procedure, I usually take 95% of the photos in our office. My mission is to keep it very simple. Here are my camera setup configurations that I presented at our last lecture. 1) Canon

For my good dental friends: If you haven’t yet registered for Drs. Bill Strupp and Michael Brumm’s course, Simplifying Complex Cosmetic And Restorative Dentistry, for whatever reason, here is an unsolicited testimonial from Dr. Chris Ramsey! One last note, these events have sold out every year and people are turned