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Diagnostically Generated Anterior Tooth Preparation for Adhesively Retained Porcelain Restorations: Rationale and Technique

I co-authored this article with Dr. John Kois back in 2001. This article breaks the tooth down into three zones; incisal, middle and cervical. Many years ago dentists learned one type of preparation design. As materials and techniques change, so does the preparation design. Developments in adhesion dentistry allowed the clinician to preserve tooth structure and create a much more conservative preparation. My favorite part of the article is the quote: “The individual talents of the laboratory technician are far more important than the specific brand of porcelain used.”

Diagnostically Generated Anterior Tooth Preparation for Adhesively Retained Porcelain Restorations: Rationale and Technique [pdf]

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