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Metal-Based Restoration Replacement
For over 60 years, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations have provided a functional and stable treatment option in dentistry. Although there is variability in the esthetic quality and longevity of these restorations, they have demonstrated consistent success. However, some disadvantages of PFM restorations include the substantial amount of tooth structure that must be removed during preparation to achieve proper esthetics and retention form.
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It Should Never Be All or Nothing
Composite artistry provides patients with a cost-effective alternative to porcelain.
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Adopting Stronger Flowable Composites
For many clinicians, a strong, flowable composite was not available when they first started practicing. “When we were initially using flowable composites, I was trying to use as little as possible on my restorations.”
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Can Indirect Restorations Be Produced With the Same Level of Quality Without Using Digital Technology?
Whether or not digital tools are used in treatment, the critical foundations of quality clinical practice remain the same. Dentists must have the experience and wisdom to determine the correct diagnosis and appropriate clinical endpoint.
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