What makes us reject crowns and send them back to the technician? What are the standards/guidelines to consider before accepting and luting indirect restorations?

Join us as we explore the key factors that determine the quality of a crown. From the initial lab communication to the final occlusal checks, we cover it all. This episode is packed with essential tips that are perfect for dental students and professionals alike. 

Highlights of the episode:

Don’t miss the special notes on Microbial Ecology and Infection Transmission available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app! (Join the free Students Section)

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS006 – Basics of Indirect Restorations Part 1 – Decision Making

Clinician Development Tool: https://protrusive.co.uk/cdt

Did you know, there’s a cheaper, quicker and more natural treatment option than using Dental Implants, WITHOUT compromising on longevity? Sounds too good to be true right? 

You already know about it. You most likely studied it already at Dental School and just haven’t given it much thought in a clinical scenario.

Meet Dr Lukas Huber who will remind us of the power of Autotransplantation for such cases, which in turn can massively help our patients who have missing or hopeless teeth, all while keeping laboratory costs down and success rates up.

Highlights of this Episode:
02:10 Clinician Development Tool
03:34 Introduction – Dr Lukas Huber
07:40 Autotransplantation Procedure
12:45 Example Autotransplantation
18:40 Step by Step Autotransplantation
26:35 Placing the Donor Tooth
30:15 Transplant Restorative Augmentation
35:00 Learn more from Lukas

I thought that Dr Lukas is an inspiration to all the general Dentists and am so grateful he is part of our Protrusive Community – thanks for sharing your entire protocol!

Don’t forget to claim CE Credits on Protrusive Guidance by completing the quiz.

Check out Dr Lukas Huber’s Instagram!

If you liked this episode, you will also like Atraumatic Extractions

What is the best bonding agent to use?

Does it actually matter? Spoiler: it does!

How do you get the best bond to dentine and enamel with the adhesive system you are using?

Dr Sam Sherif joins us in this episode, where he discusses bond strength in detail as well as sharing his top tips in achieving long lasting adhesion for our daily adhesive Dentistry. There’s a lot to learn in this one so get ready those onions ready!

​Protrusive Dental Pearl: Always read the directions for use – ESPECIALLY for your adhesive systems!

Did you know? Paid members on Protrusive Guidance can access the PDF summary notes as part of the Protrusive Vault. Oh and be sure to answer the quiz for 1 CE credit!

If you liked this episode, you will also like Immediate Dentine Sealing Part 2

Is Shillingburg’s textbook irrelevant?

What materials are used in the real world?

Is it right that dental students are primarily taught PFM crown preps?

When to Onlay and when to go full crown?

The Direct vs Indirect debate continues, too!

In this two-part journey, we’ll dive into the world of crowns, bridges, and ceramics, exploring their applications, benefits, and the science behind these crucial dental materials.

Join Emma and Jaz as they guide you through the fascinating world of indirect restorations.

Highlights of this Episode:

Don’t miss the special notes on Indirect Restorations available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app in the ‘Crush Your Exams’ space!

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS005 – Should our Restorations Follow Textbook Anatomy? Tooth Morphology 

The secret to success with non-vital bleaching is knowing when it’s not going to work.

Dr Jason Smithson shares his decision making in discoloured incisors AND the protocols he uses in their management.

When is a purely restorative approach more appropriate than bleaching?

When is ceramic preferred to composite?

What is the best way to mask a metal post?

Listen/Watch this episode which reveals all! This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the Protrusive Guidance platform.

Protrusive Dental Pearl:

To help achieve great shade selection, take pictures sequentially during your assessment and throughout the procedure, then edit the pictures to show as black and white. By analysing the shade match through a black and white process and in steps throughout the treatment, the shade selection will be far more accurate than just attempting this once at the beginning, especially without using the black and white technique, as this will emphasise the value of the shade

Highlights of this Episode: 
01:56 Protrusive Dental Pearl
03:15 Introduction – Dr Jason Smithson
05:30 Biomimetic Dentistry
14:50 Non Vital Bleaching
24:55 Calcific Metamorphosis
28:30 Ceramic or Composite Resin
31:17 Deeper Dive into Ceramic Use
32:55 Composite veneers
40:35 Perfecting Shade
43:40 Jason’s Courses

Access the CPD quiz either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app. For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you liked this episode, you will also like The ‘Anti-Biomimetic Dentist’ – Restorative Lessons from Pasquale Venuti Part 1 – PDP152 – Protrusive Dental Podcast

When restoring molars, should we ALWAYS try to recreate textbook anatomy? (spoiler: NO WAY!)

What preventive measures can we use for toothwear?

Tooth Morphology in the Real world!

In this episode, Emma Hutchison and I explored the nuances of practical tooth morphology. Textbooks provide us with idealized versions of dental structures, but how do these perfect images translate into real-life practice? Can and should we aim to replicate these diagrams exactly in our dental work?

Highlights of this episode:

Don’t miss the special notes on tooth morphology available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app!

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS004 – Learning Can Be Stressful!

Air Particle Abrasion!

Images of Sandblasted teeth look cool but does it ACTUALLY improve clinical outcomes?

What are the indications? When is it genuinely critical to use?

More pragmatically, are there any decent alternatives eg. roughening with a bur?

Air particle abrasion, a technique used to prepare tooth surfaces for bonding, has sparked considerable debate among professionals. This episode discussed its effectiveness, implications, and best practices with  Dr. Veronica Pereira de Lima. 

Protrusive Dental Pearl: 

Two advantages of slicing off a corner of the rubber dam are:

Check out ‘Quick and Slick Rubber Dam’ online course (on-demand) only available via the Ultimate Education Plan on Protrusive Guidance

Highlights of this episode:

Access the CPD quiz either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app. For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you love this episode, be sure to watch Immediate Dentine Sealing Tutorial Part 1 – PDP173

Paying through the nose for your indemnity? You may get better protection with insurance AND it has saved Dentists £1000s – get a quote today from PDI / AllMedPro and get an additional £100 off (this is a promotional link that will save you money)

Associate contracts are actually a HUGE deal that we do not give enough attention to…

How long can your principal keep your retention for?

Is it really true you cannot work within a certain radius?

How principals and associates may be getting screwed over by the poor contract!

Finding the right principal/associate is very exciting, so much so that we sometimes forget how important it is to read through the small print of our contract. 

This can prove very costly in the future in our industry where mistakes do happen, so it is extremely important to be aware of what we are signing up for.

Join us today with Neel Jaiswal and Sarah Buxton for a breakdown of how to negotiate the right contract for you, the power of being an Associate in this day and age, and the importance of Insurance. There’s a lot more in this episode so don’t miss out…’Court is in session!’

Highlights of this Episode:
02:08 Sarah Buxton and Dr Neel Jaiswal 
08:40 Associate Contracts
11:15 Who Checks the Contract?
13:50 Contract Bias towards Principals?
18:50 Getting Contracts Checked
21:28 Retention of Fees
30:48 Annual Leave
35:00 Exclusion Zones
43:04 Vicarious Liability
52:18 How to get in touch

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes Vertipreps for Plonkers and clinical videos demonstrating Onlay Preps.

If you liked this episode, you will also like GF019 – Indemnity vs Insurance

Have you ever considered Dental Aid Work?

Imagine giving up your morning starbucks and your air conditioned dental surgery to work in a developing country that has just 7 dentists.

Fellow Protruserati, Dr James Hunter and his young family will be doing just this – they are preparing for a four-year mission to Liberia, Africa, to dedicate themselves to dental aid work.

Follow along as we delve into their story of skill, passion, and humanitarianism.

Highlights of this Episode:
00:00 Introduction
2:52 From Theology to Dentistry
5:35 Dr. James on Dentistry
06:44 The Decision to Move to Liberia for Aid Work
09:52 Understanding Liberia’s History and Needs
15:28 The Future Plans for Dental Aid in Liberia
18:37 Motivations Behind the Mission
20:04 The Challenge of Committing to Charity Work
20:57 Financial Planning, Schooling and Adaptation for Children Abroad
26:40 Sharing Experiences and Encouraging Aid Work
28:13 Raising Awareness and Support for the Mission
32:09 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

Be sure to visit https://www.thehuntersinliberia.co.uk/ for details on supporting charity work in Liberia. Additionally, explore other charity websites in your country for more ways to make a difference locally.

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes Vertipreps for Plonkers and clinical videos demonstrating Onlay Preps.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on watching “The International Dental Student – From Ukraine to Egypt to Slovakia – IC047”

Have we fully shifted towards lithium disilicate overlays and onlays?

Are full crowns considered a sin in 2024? (Maybe just on Instagram then!)

Spoiler: Crowns TOTALLY have a place, and so do large direct composite restorations!

Dr Alan Burgin and I share our decision making trees for indirect restorations as part of ‘Crowns and Onlays Month’ on Protrusive Dental Podcast.

Find out which clinical factors sway us more towards a Overlay vs a Vertiprep – and the rationale for each type of restoration.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Use Vaseline on the gingivae when carrying out a ‘smile trial’ or bis-acryl mock-up – will result in an easier clean up!

Highlights of this Episode:
01:54 Protrusive Dental Pearl
02:44 Introduction – Dr Alan Burgin
18:20 Types of Indirect Restorations
31:16 From Onlay to Crown
44:40 Crowns – Traditional vs Verti-Preps
54:00 Reflection
57:48 Alan’s Prep Course

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes Vertipreps for Plonkers and clinical videos demonstrating Onlay Preps.

Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore! 😉

If you liked this episode, you will also like PDP089 – Vertiprep Revision