Dr. Samir Ayoub In my last PAC article (Worn Dentition Reconstruction - April 2021), I wrote about restoring a severely worn dentition requiring full mouth reconstruction opening the vertical dimension and creating a functional and aesthetic result (Figures 1 and 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Shortly after completion of [...]
Dr. Todd Franklin Summer is in full swing here in California and we are busy at our practices and at home. This month we revisit a complicated case from 2015. At the PAC, we teach a Full Mouth Rehabilitation curriculum that helps you treat complicated cases. From the moment you sit down with [...]
Gary Vaughn, CDT, CTO However elementary it may seem, adherence to a manufacturer’s instructions on the recommended fabrication procedure is a critical component to the success and longevity of any dental restoration. Most of the materials used in the laboratory do have some latitude or “forgiveness factor” nevertheless, when the envelope is pushed, [...]
Dr. Michael Miyasaki ‘Minimally Invasive’ is all the buzz. From endodontics to implantology we have made the move to much more conservative techniques. Combine this with what we know about the Zoom Boom going now, and you should be seeing the growing aesthetic demand in your practice. Patients now are requesting more aesthetic [...]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of retired Corr Dental Laboratory founder and namesake, Ernest “Ernie” Corr, who in younger years was also affectionately known as “Stretch.” Ernie was born on April 28, 1946. He spent most of his time in Northern California but also lived in San Clemente for a period [...]
Dr. Samir Ayoub When your granddaughter asks you where your teeth are and why you don’t smile, you realize you may have a problem. I recently completed an aesthetic and reconstruction case of a patient with an extremely worn dentition. The patient stated that his daughter and granddaughter had been commenting on his [...]
Dr. Todd Franklin Opportunities begin with a single desire. In our profession, the patient brings that desire allowing us to recognize and cultivate that desire. Kelly is no exception. He desired to replace a lower crown and fix the chipping on his upper front teeth. We are currently in the wax stage and [...]
Dr. Jack Griffin Sometimes we must look beyond the teeth. We often get so focused on our dental view that occlusion, aesthetics, and preps may prevent us from seeing the person behind the teeth. Don’t underestimate your importance in the overall health of the patient. When we see decay or failed restorations we [...]
Christmas and the New Year are approaching quickly and we realize many of your patients will want to complete work before the year-end. As you prepare for the influx of patients, I want you to know that we at Corr Dental Designs and The Pacific Aesthetic Laboratory Group are dedicated to doing everything possible to [...]
Dr. Michael Miyasaki As dentists presented with aesthetic focused cases we often learn in courses how to prepare the hard and soft tissues to create the most ideal smile-evaluating proportions, contours, textures and color. That is what we learned to do in dental school, work on the teeth and gums. But what do [...]