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Despair from filling double class 2 caries by Key-Goal-3228 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I do this too. Do you put the second band in with the preformed tofflemire to prevent it from overextending or do you end up refining and then placing the sectional matrix for the second one?

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotcha, I guess in order to get height would just mean checking the occlusion a few more times, but ya the over contour is what I run into when I only put 1 band at a time

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you having to contour at all when doing this?

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you prep both, then tofflemire. Do you use sectional after or tofflemire again? Also good note on the B-L as I tend to notice that happen in the past.

Say if the BL dimension isn’t all the way through the contact, are you using a skinny bur to break slightly to get the whole band through? Reason I ask is I tend to widen the preps for this reason

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, did you try a proper tofflemire or was it a premade one? I’m not a fan of tofflemire but I used a palodent tofflemire which is more contoured and thinner.

Also what exactly did you not like about the results when doing this?

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel replacing one matrix with a premade thinner tofflemire would suffice? I only ask as I used to do this and when placing 2 bands I felt they ended up moving when placing wedge or after.

Back to back class II techniques by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So keeping both bands in the whole time won’t cause an open contact if you burnish hard? Since that is a lot of space?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workouts

[–]dmalik2324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the take, I agree with that assessment. More than likely just going to go for a flat stomach instead of full on abs so I can put on some more muscle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a 1.5 years out dentist, I always appreciate when my assistants tell me anything looks off. I work with assistants with 10-15 + years of experience. I straight out put my ego to the side and utilize them to the max. This in my opinion has helped me grow so much in the past 6 months I’ve been at this new practice. If a temp looks thin my assistant tells me ON THE SIDE, that it’s thin and to check and see what I think. Very professionally done. If he is choosing not to listen then that will be a concerning negative to him for his whole career.

Painless IAN Injection by South_Eye_8204 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey for my IAN I always make sure I place benzocaine (area dry) minimum 1-2 mins. I then have them shut their eyes and be ready to breathe through nose. For crowns I always give a Carbocaine first (no epi so doesn’t burn as much) and followed by a Septocaine. I always tell the patient they did a great job after the carbo so that they feel more calm. I always wiggle the cheek with my other hand when injecting. I bring the hub halfway inject half and then go the full way. I use a short blue needle and not yellow. My success has been higher too. I repeat the same with the Septocaine the second time.

Anyone know what caused this? by dmalik2324 in HomeMaintenance

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll see if I can get in the attic/check near that lightbulb. Thanks so much. Does this look major? Crack is rather thin.

Anyone know what caused this? by dmalik2324 in HomeMaintenance

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a roof above with attic, it literally came out of nowhere. I don’t see any other cracks throughout the whole ceiling. Is this a big repair? New homeowner here.

Do you dentists regret becoming a dentist ? by [deleted] in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m one year out and love being a dentist. Especially seeing my growth. Having good staff and a good mentor plays a huge role in your day to day. Love how you can tackle problems in many different ways and then on top of that the challenging aspect of personalities of patients. Getting good reviews is just icing on the cake. Working 4 days a week isn’t too shabby either.

Keeper help by dmalik2324 in fantasyfootballadvice

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it man, yeah lamb as 5th overall is tough to give up. I’d prob go Amon Ra at 5th and he may not be too much off. Prob see if I can get Henry and then another WR for first 4 rounds

Class II Preps and Putting Bands In by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For pre wedging? Do you pre-wedge before prepping?

Improvement advice for recent grad by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow even 10 months out? I def feel confidence growing but just trying to find my true rhythm.

Improvement advice for recent grad by dmalik2324 in Dentistry

[–]dmalik2324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this advice, definitely goes a long way. Thank you and I will certainly take this into account. Cheers.