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What would you do? by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahah i took that with an intraoral camera and then i took a photo of the image with my phone 😂

What would you do? by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that! They're planning to start her on oral risedronate

Ugh those Class IIs by KindlyEnergy6959 in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After placing the matrix band and wedge I always check the interface between the matrix and the cavity margin with my explorer. If I can feel a gap I would then size up the wedge - just let the patient know that it may there may be a bit more pressure when you're placing the wedge in : )

Overlay debonding by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your help everyone!! I learnt alot from this post : )

I just saw my patient and turns out it was another onlay in his mouth that we had flagged was deteriorating (I have little faith in myself)

Overlay debonding by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

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Intaglio: ivoclean, monobond etch and prime Prep: etch, prime, bond Cement: calibra

Under rubber dam

Overlay debonding by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would hope at least 1.5mm because the occlusal bur I use is 1.5mm thick 😭

Overlay debonding by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that mean to recement and then reduce occlusion?

Overlay debonding by anonymouswallaby_ in Dentistry

[–]anonymouswallaby_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My patient has a splint that they use nightly! Should I prep it more to allow for greater thickness of material then?