In this episode with Dr. Carlos Sanchez, we’re going to take a look at the concept of additive equilibration as a way of managing tooth wear. In other words, it’s an occlusion-based technique that involves adding composite or ceramic to achieve the ideal restorative results and we’re going to try to help you understand what that is. There are also some themes that are discussed in the same way as the Dahl technique.

Protrusive dental Pearl: Keeping PTFE tape secure – a straightforward trick I found to keep the PTFE so it doesn’t get sucked away is to floss the PTFE through more distal contacts. It gives the PTFE some security and resistance to being sucked away. So it’s not going to make that horrible sound and you get to keep that PTFE in the stable place!

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Highlights of this episode:

Check out CaSi 3C Instrument and all the other instruments that Dr. Carlos has made. Distributed by CosmeDent and Enlighten Smiles in the UK

Another instrument you need to check out on Dr. Carlos’ website is this Vacu-Grip. This little plastic insert that fits in your suction would hold your crown like an extra gravity. 

Check this Easy Peasy technique that Dr. Jaz mentioned: The ESIPC Jig

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