{"title":"Communication is vital to produce natural looking metal ceramic crowns.","authors":"S Jun","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many in the dental profession believe that accurate shade matching of the single anterior tooth is impossible. Fabricating an anterior porcelain crown to accurately match surrounding teeth is the most difficult task in our industry. However, it is not impossible. For many years, I took custom shades for a large dental group, and while there were many successes, there were also many failures. In one incident, the dentist, his team and I all agreed on a Vita Lumin A-2 for a patient. I attended the try-in. To everyone's surprise, the crown did not match the patient's natural teeth. After taking a new shade and delivering the new crown, the shade matched more closely, but still \"no cigar.\" This particular failure resulted in the loss of a patient. Unfortunately, this was one of several incidents involving a mismatched shade and unsatisfied patient. These experiences caused me to question the techniques I was using. From them, I developed a technique for taking shades which could be shared with others to eliminate the frustrations we have all encountered.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 8","pages":"15-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20507709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eye protection in dental laboratories.","authors":"C J Palenik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many dental laboratory procedures increase the chances of serious eye injury. This would include traumatic injuries due to projectiles or through exposure to harsh chemicals or heat and infections from contact with patient body fluids. To help assure a safer working environment, awareness of the need for eye protection must be established and maintained by all laboratory personnel. The purpose of this article are: 1) to list the applicable federal regulations concerning eye safety in dental laboratory workplaces; 2) to describe the various types of appropriate eyewear; and 3) to identify which protective devices best prevent exposure to specific types of hazards. The goal of this article is to help dental laboratories with their employee safety programs, especially concerning the selection of protective eyewear. Such programs must include engineering controls and work practice controls plus appropriate personal protective equipment. Laboratories today must comply with safety mandates in the most effective and efficient manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 7","pages":"22-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investing: how to get started.","authors":"C J Cilwik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 7","pages":"27-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Overdenture retention and stabilization with ball-and-socket attachments: principles and technique.","authors":"B Banton, M D Henry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Implant attachments of various designs are used to retain, stabilize and sometimes support overdentures. Tissue supported overdentures stabilized and retained by two to four implants are often the restorations of choice due to patient preference, limitations in finances, insufficient available bone to accommodate a greater number of implants, or needed improvements in esthetics, phonetics and oral hygiene. Female retentive sockets in the overdenture base that snap onto male ball abutments offer such advantages as reduction in hydraulic resistance to coupling, lower functional stress on the implants, retention that can be adjusted downward, easy component replacement and only relatively parallel abutments.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 7","pages":"14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retirement planning made simple.","authors":"C J Cilwik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 6","pages":"48-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Following a rigid plan and treatment protocol will maximize dental implant success--Part II.","authors":"R A Ingrassio","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 6","pages":"22-6; quiz 50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dental technology. Part. II Standards.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 6","pages":"36-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Following a rigid plan and treatment protocol will maximize dental implant success--Part I.","authors":"R A Ingrassio","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A properly established protocol ensures success when providing implant therapy for the dental patient. The basis for achieving doctor/patient objectives emphasizes esthetics, phonetics, function, longevity and maintainability. Too often patients are presented with completed prosthetics without prior consideration of their expectations. This article identifies and describes each phase of pre- and post-surgical planning and the role of each implant team member. The goal of this article is to illustrate the value of utilizing specific treatment protocols to guide the restoring dentist, surgeon, technician and patient toward predictable results while minimizing uncertainties.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 5","pages":"23-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dental technology standards.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 5","pages":"26-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20447482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Invest! Your retirement clock is ticking.","authors":"C J Cilwik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 5","pages":"33-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20447483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}