Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentistry

Information for patients

improved dental health

How long will it last? With DURAthin you and your patients can enjoy the industry’s longest warranty on any minimal to no prep veneer! What is it going to look like? The results are nothing short of overwhelming.  DURAthin Veneers are astounding the world’s most prestigious critics as they allow the patients natural tooth structure […]

How to prep a premolar

Wheaton cosmetic dentist Bryan Bauer

How to prep a premolar for a veneer End the occlusal margin when you do wrap-over = check occlusion first and determine where your opposing cusp contacts and then either end short of the contact (toward cusp tip) or past the contact toward the central fossa.  Often time, there is a conservative occlusal amalgam or […]

Deliver

Wheaton cosmetic dentist Bryan Bauer

Glycerine like De-Ox Ultradent and Liquid Lens from Danville when bond “I use a 15 micron flame tip diamond with lots of water and a very light light touch. I go back and polish with DiaShine in Ivoclar’s cup brushes from their OptraFine kit, a soft bristled cup brush.  Slow RPMs with heavier pressure first […]

Dental veneers

dental veneers smile with lips

Dental veneer planning and temporizing Dental veneer treatment planning and temporization steps for our office. To see before and after high resolution photos of our dental veneers click the link. Veneer treatment planning Photos Pre power bleach Emax v. Empress v. Feldspathic Criteria for Empress use over e.max is: 1) If patient wants B0+ final […]

Care for your new veneers

temporary smiles

 Smile Design Care Congratulations on your new smile! Today your new veneers and/or crowns have been bonded into place and are ready for you to show off to the world! What to expect – You may have some slight discomfort for the next few days.  Your gums may be a little red and irritated and […]