When anterior guidance cannot be achieved, ceramic porcelain fracture is more likely to occur. by Dr. John Nosti In this series, I have focused on the methodology behind understanding a patient’s past dental history. Too often, dentists find themselves with a...
In the first part of this mini-series on working with patients, I discussed 6 easy steps for developing a patient’s interest in appliance therapy. I also outlined how paying close attention to patients’ perceptions enables them to come to their own...
by Dr. John Nosti Temporaries, or provisional restorations, can be incredibly useful to anticipating the success or failure of restorative dentistry and effective treatment planning. In my previous posts on ceramic porcelain fracture, I highlighted the notion that...
by Dr. John Nosti Broken dentistry can be a useful place to start when determining a patient’s past tendencies. For many dentists, one of the worst restoration nightmares is when a patient presents with a ceramic porcelain fracture. Instead of completely...
