LUMINEERS…The #1 Patient-Requested Veneer Today Today’s patient wants a beautiful smile with far less invasive dentistry. That’s what LUMINEERS is all about. Minimal tooth reduction, clinically superior outcomes and transformational smiles… all from LUMINEERS, the proven leader in thin … [Read more...]
Does Snoring Keep You Awake?
At least 80 million Americans snore (snoring is a sign of restricted airflow and impeded breathing during sleep), which can result in excessive day-time sleepiness, adversely affect the sleep quality of the snorer’s bed partner, and diminish the overall quality of life. The American Academy of … [Read more...]
No More “Fake” Teeth Look in Dentures!
Millions of people lack some or all of their teeth. Resulting problems aren’t limited to poor appearance. Missing teeth make it difficult to chew food or even to speak. Muscles lose elasticity and the face begins to sag. The simple smile — a primary way to engage with others — may become impossible. … [Read more...]
Zirconia Crowns (EZR) vs. PFM Crowns
Image Dental Arts offers a type of crown for your posterior teeth made out of zirconia, which is a very strong ceramic. The zirconia crowns (EZR) are virtually unbreakable and do not require much prepped tooth height. Porcelain fused to zirconia are beautiful crowns for the anterior (front) teeth … [Read more...]
How to Take a More Accurate Dental Impression
“We are going to need a more accurate impression”. If you have ever received that message from your dental lab, you probably cringed. Getting the patient back in for a new impression causes you, the dentist, valuable chair time and inconveniences your patient. An accurate dental impression is … [Read more...]
Reducing Remakes by Evaluating Impressions
The ability to take a good impression is difficult when you consider the environment of which you are working. The importance of a good impression is crucial in reducing chair time and increasing patient convenience. If you have ever had to schedule a patient back into the office to take another … [Read more...]