Clinical Tips
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Margin Elevation by Dr. Clint K. Taura, DDS
Posted on September 24 2021
This case by Clint Taura, DDS is a wonderful example of how a sectional matrix secured inside a Greater Curve band can provide an excellent subgingival seal and isolation. Step... Read More
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Let's violate biologic width and see what happens
Posted on February 24 2021
#18 has deep cervical decay at the distal Step 1 Patients chief complaint was food impaction. All decay has been removed Step 2 DL margin was flush with the bone... Read More
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Very deep subgingival decay on the mesial of an isolated molar
Posted on August 10 2020
Introduction: A method to handle seemly bottomless sub gingival decay. Before tooth #14 Tooth #14 is mobile but does provide some support for a metal upper partial. The tooth... Read More
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Direct composite crown replacing fractured Lithium Disilicate crown - With 8 month follow up
Posted on June 10 2020
Introduction: Two factors set up this lithium disilicate crown for fracture: 1) Endo asscess weakened it. 2) Occlusal thickness not adequate. Crown has fractured Distal half of lithium disilicate crown has... Read More
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Direct composite veneers #'s 8 & 9
Posted on February 04 2020
Introduction: #'s 8 & 9 have incisal wear and are lingually inclined. Perfect for no prep veneers. Patient chose direct composite over porcelain due to cost. Before Before... Read More
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Managing fractured marginal ridge
Posted on December 17 2019
Introduction: Ribbond will not stop a tooth from fracturing but Ribbond can divert forces side ways. As a result, the tooth fractures laterally. A lateral fracture increase the odds the... Read More
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Class III CompositeTechniques
Posted on October 23 2019
Before Class III lesions on #'s 6,7 & 8. Setup #7 Double Class III's can be completed at the same time. Retainer with Greater Curve Wide set up on the... Read More
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Greater Curve Brass band for Anteriors
Posted on September 23 2019
Introduction: The softer GC Brass band has no bounce back when burnishing. However, it is thin and stiff enough to slide through most contacts. Before Step 1 I will... Read More
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Restoring a Class V lesion and protecting thin friable gingiva from damage
Posted on August 13 2019
Introduction: Traditional method of placing retraction cord damages thin friable gingiva. Not good. #22 Prepped Class V prep tooth #22. Very little attached gingiva. Greater Curve U-Band The U-Band... Read More
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Managing deep root decay and a wide embrasure as an unwanted bonus
Posted on June 06 2019
Introduction: Isolating a deep root decay prep is challenging. This is only the beginning. You must also construct a tight contact while bridging a wide interproximal gap. Double Jeopardy... Read More
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Direct Pulp Cap by Dr. Ahmad Fayad
Posted on May 15 2019
Noteworthy use of the Greater Curve technique by Dr. Fayad. Introduction: 28 year old female with senstive Upper left first molar #26. No spontaneous pain, no lingering pain, no pain... Read More
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Lower Class IV composites are difficult
Posted on April 04 2019
Introduction: Lower Class IV's can be demanding. Positioning a matrix correctly is tricky because forming both an emergence contour and an anatomical tight contact is unpredictable. The Greater Curve bands... Read More
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Ribbond splinted bridge with 5 year follow up
Posted on March 02 2019
Introduction: As per patient, bonded composite bridge is 12 years old. It was done intraoral using Ribbond as a fiber reinforcement. Bridge was holding strong until her grandchild bumped the... Read More
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A method to restore root caries
Posted on January 28 2019
Introduction: Great case submitted by Dr. Ahmad Fayd. I get these root caries frequently, where the occlusal surface is usually intact with a huge defect on the root. In my... Read More
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Direct composite onlay made simpler with occlusal stamping.
Posted on January 08 2019
Introduction: I have had great success with composite onlays, including teeth with root canals. Composite onlays are much more conservative than crowns. It is important to have a minimum of... Read More
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Greater Curve Standard Brass Band- MODL composite #2
Posted on October 23 2018
Introduction: The malleability of the Greater Curve brass makes it easier to burnish desirable contours and make contact openings. Before #2 Step 1 Prep Step 2 Considered recommending... Read More
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Lingual root Class V caries on #18
Posted on August 08 2018
Lingual root caries on molars can be hard to access and keep isolated. Before Step 1 Class V subgingival caries on the mesial lingual root of #18 Prepped Step 2... Read More
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U-Band on #22
Posted on April 09 2018
Introduction: The following case was received from a GC customer. Great work! Root canal or crown lenghtening are out of question. It is save or extract Tooth 22. X-ray... Read More
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#16 Large composite by Dr. Ahmad Fayad
Posted on February 24 2018
The below case was completed and documented by our guest presenter, Dr. Ahmad Fayad. This is a great example of a Greater Curve band and technique at work! Introduction: In... Read More
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Full upper arch composite rehab 8 years later
Posted on January 30 2018
Introduction: So far this additive composite rehab is working well. Had one recent glitch which was easily correctable. October 2009 Patient's occlusion post invisilign. October 2009 Appearance of teeth... Read More
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Matrix within a matrix to seal distal margin
Posted on January 02 2018
Introduction: I Learned this trick from others on Dental Town. Passing it on. Matrix within a matrix Step 1 Struggled to get Greater Curve band to go beyond the... Read More
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New Greater Curve U-Band in action
Posted on November 21 2017
Introduction: Maintaining isolation on a labial access for #22 endo using the new Greataer Curve U-Band. This case is borderline herodontics. However, I believe it has a good chance for... Read More
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Introduction to the Saliva Ejector Holder
Posted on October 25 2017
The Saliva Ejector Holder provides hands-free suction for isolating the upper or lower quadrant, allowing you to control saliva and oral humidity. Read More
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Subgingival distal Class V tooth #29
Posted on September 28 2017
Introduction: A method to isolate and attain access to an inaccessible location. Greater Curve Band surrounds tooth #29 Step 1 I failed to take a preopt photo. Decay was at... Read More
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Conservative Treatment of a Fractured Tooth
Posted on August 23 2017
Before Step 1 Distal lingual cusp on tooth #19 is pressure sensitive to a tooth sleuth. Remaining cusps are solid. Greater Curve in place Step 2 Distal contact opening... Read More
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VIDEO: Back to back Class IV's on overlapped teeth
Posted on July 05 2017
Back to back class IV's on overlapped teeth using the Greater Curve Wide Band. Read More
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VIDEO: Class II Restoration
Posted on June 14 2017
Using the Greater Curve Standard band for a class II restoration. Read More
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Saving a cental with deep subgingival external root resorption.
Posted on May 08 2017
Xray Step 1 Resorption included the pulp. Greater Curve Standard Band in place Step 2 I placed the Greater Curve Standard Band before I realized this would be a... Read More
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VIDEO: Greater Curve Standard - Class II Restoration
Posted on April 17 2017
Class II restoration on tooth #3 using the Greater Curve Standard Band. Read More
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VIDEO: Greater Curve Wide - Class III #9
Posted on March 09 2017
Class III restoration using the Greater Curve Wide band on tooth #9. Read More
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Class IV #8 and #9
Posted on March 07 2017
Before Step 1 Due to long standing decay the overlapped teeth have slightly collapsed into one another. Preps Step 2 Greater Curve "Wide" in place Step 3 The mesial portion... Read More
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Activa core and composite buildup #7
Posted on February 14 2017
#7 broke off near the gingiva. Ferrule for a crown would be limited. I felt the best chance for success would be a direct composite buildup. Activa is very strong,... Read More
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Using Occlusal Stamping with the Greater Curve
Posted on January 27 2017
Thank you Dr. Cory Glenn. This makes composites even more fun #20 and 21 Step 1 Uneven marginal ridges Funky anatomy Rotated Teeth Occlusal stamp for #20 made prior to... Read More
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Herodontics for tooth #27
Posted on November 05 2016
"Elderly patient - Tooth opposed by a denture. Patient desperately wants to maintain remaining lower teeth." Extensive carries tooth #27 Step 1 Deep subgingival prep Step 2 No pulp... Read More
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Direct composite veneers on rotated and overlapped teeth
Posted on November 05 2016
Composite veneers were placed at varying thicknesses on teeth #'s 7,8,9,10, & 11. Before - Retracted view Step 1 Before - Relaxed smile view Step 2 Greater Curve... Read More
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A method to repair horizontal fractures on upper centrals
Posted on November 05 2016
Patient not happy with the composite repair of a horizontal fracture on her upper central. I find hiding incisal 1/3 horizontal fractures the most difficult to do. Before Step 1... Read More
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