What is the best technique for fabricating temporary veneers?

How do you ensure they are retentive but not TOO retentive?

What’s the best way to shape, polish, and remove them efficiently?

In this episode, I’m joined by Aodhan Docherty—an absolute sensation in Sydney when it comes to veneers. He’s mastered the art, and today, he’s on a mission to share everything you need to know to get crisp, stable, and well-shaped temporary veneers every single time.

We break down different protocols, troubleshoot common issues, and, most importantly, make sure your temporaries stay put until it’s time for the final fit.

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Protrusive Dental Pearl: Aodhan recommended a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash to reduce inflammation but advises using an ADS (Anti-Discoloration System) mouthwash to avoid staining. The ADS system helps maintain healthy tissue response, preventing bleeding and inflammation on the day of veneer placement while eliminating the discoloration commonly associated with standard chlorhexidine products.

Key Takeaways:

Temporary veneers serve as a blueprint for final restorations.

Facially driven smile design enhances patient satisfaction.

Patient adaptation is key to successful cosmetic procedures.

Oral hygiene is vital for maintaining temporary veneers.

Effective communication with the dental team improves outcomes.

Understanding patient biotype is essential for treatment planning.

Stress management is a critical skill for dental professionals. Patient-centric approaches are essential in modern dentistry.

The shrink wrap technique offers better control and aesthetics for temporaries.

Effective communication with patients enhances their experience and satisfaction.

Hands-on training is crucial for developing practical skills in dentistry.

The importance of assessing temporaries before finalizing restorations cannot be overstated.

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlights of this episode:

01:17  Protrusive Dental Pearl

04:42 Welcoming Dr. Aodhan Docherty 

06:30 Challenges and Rewards of Managing Practice

10:00 Facially Driven Smile Design

14:53 Temporary Veneers: Practical Tips and Techniques

20:51 Non-Staining Mouthwash

 22:27 Temporaries: Pros and Cons 

26:49 Proximal Papilla Care

31:14 The Trial Smile Approach

35:14 The Shrink Wrap Technique

39:41 Detailed Steps for Shrink Wrap Technique

40:56 Spot Etching & Bonding for Retention

43:08 Removing Temporaries Atraumatically

51:22 Porcelain Veneers Workshop: Course Overview 

56:12 Learning from Failures

This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. 

This episode meets GDC Outcomes B and C.

AGD Subject Code: 780 ESTHETICS/COSMETIC DENTISTRY (Tooth colored restorations)

Aim:

Aimed to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of temporary veneers, covering techniques to improve their fit, durability, and aesthetics.

Dentists will be able to -

Implement predictable protocols for creating stable and well-shaped temporary veneers.

2. Apply the shrink wrap technique for improved aesthetics and retention.

3. Assess and adapt temporaries effectively before finalizing restorations.

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