Multimedia Productions in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dental Procedures

• No Prep Veneers: Cosmetic - Functional Failure Testimonial
  

  Opaque White Chunky Teeth

  Part 1: A patient agreed to undergo a veneer makeover consisting of no prep veneers at the recommendation of her family dentist who claimed to have patients flying in to have his treatments. Listen to how this patient describes the experience and degree of disappointment and surprise when she saw the outcome. Footage provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl of Boca Raton FL
  
  
• Testimonial: Learning About Veneers the Hard Way
  

  Natural Translucency Rule of Golden Proportions

  Part 2: The patient outlines during this testimonial the steps she had to take to learn about veneer dentistry and the things she learned that enabled her to almost perfectly pick the right combinations of dental services to get the cosmetic result she wanted. Recommended viewing for patients considering veneers or seeking help to change a bad veneer treatment. Footage provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl of Boca Raton FL
  
  
  
  
• Cosmetic Alternatives: Budget Makeovers
  Patients looking for immediate affordable workarounds for different types of cosmetic outcomes for their teeth that won't break the bank are discussed and demonstrated in this video. Eliminating teeth gaps with composite bonding instead of expensive veneers, basic teeth whitening and even the use of snap on teeth can create good looks quickly. Listen to one patient who avoided expensive orthognathic surgery with a snapon makeover treatment. Material and video produced through Dr Marc Liechtung and Dr Manny of the Fox TV News Network.
  
  
  
• Attractive Dental Bonding versus Ugly
  Composite resin bonding is becoming a popular alternative to expensive veneer treatments. Unlike veneers however, the quality and aesthetic value of a bonded tooth is dependent upon the materials and protocol used ... rather than the technical skills of a dentist. Materials, artistic eye and specific treatment protocol makes the difference in having bonding treatments that make a treated tooth look and feel natural versus a bonded tooth that looks and feels fake. Video animation and narrative produced by 3M - ESPE. Material provided through Dr. Ara Nazarian, Troy MI
  
  
  
• Crown Manufacturing Process: Ivoclar Vivadent
  Recommended Viewing for all patients who have ever wondered how premium porcelain crown products are manufactured and fabricated. After watching the entire video patients will have a better understanding of the precision processess and why crowns cannot be reliably modified (made larger, new layers of porcelain, etc) after manufacture. Footage created and published by Ivoclar Vivadent.
  
  
  
  
• GERD Reconstruction - Porcelain Crown Rehab
  An interesting video highlighting the steps in successfully treated severe acid damage caused, in this case, by GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) but which is similar to Bulimia treatment caused by voluntary purging. Full upper arch reconstruction was performed with well known Captek Porcelain Crowns. Video sequences produced by Glidewell Laboratories. Material provided through Dr. Ara Nazarian of Troy Michigan
  
  
• Frenectomy: Laser Treatment for Tongue Tied Condition
  WARNING - This video is GRAPHIC - Watch how a laser is used to remove connective tissue on the underside of a tongue that has historically limited movement of the tongue and has caused speech problems. Pain and discomfort is minimal for this surgery, which typically can be completed in less than 5 minutes.
  
  Media provided by Dr. Ira Koeppel of Long Island NY.
  
  
• Leakage and Decay: Anterior Bridge Failure
  Bacteria, bonding surface leakage and decay are the prime culprits in this case of a total bridge failure. Bonding surfaces destroyed long before bacteria and decay destroyed the bonded anchor teeth and even an entire healthy tooth within the span of the bridge. Removal required no instrumentation beyond fingers and a thumb. An excellent testimonial on why good oral health care habits are important for maintaining the longevity and function of a dental bridge. Video sequences provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl of Boca Raton, South Florida
  
  
• Falling Bridge Caught in Time
  As soon as a symptom appears suggesting bridge failure, patients should contact their dentist ASAP to diagnose the cause and repair treatment. Left untreated too long, bridges, like implants, can destroy critical bone area. Some patients however, can be lucky to have a second chance of having "almost natural" teeth after a bridge failure. See how a posterior section of an upper arch is prepared to grow new bone and soft tissues that will accommodate new teeth after bone regeneration is completed. Recommended viewing for patients considering a new bridge. Material provided by Dr. Ara Nazarian of Troy Michigan
  
  
  
  
• Anterior Bridge Placement - Restoration Procedure
  Demonstration of proprietary bonding procedure and products for placement of Ivoclar Vivadent IPS Ceramic - Metal multi unit bridge and individual crowns. Procedure sequence begins subsequent to removal of temporary restorations. Watch uses and applications of etching products, IPS MultiLink bonding compounds and adhesives. Video sequences produced by Ivoclar Vivadent. Material provided through Dr. Corinne Scalzitti of Austin Texas
  
  
• Porcelain Veneers and Gum Lifts (gum reshaping)
  Gum reshaping and recontouring is a popular procedure. Recreating attractive gum lines with laser technology is becoming more frequently combined with dental veneer makeovers. Watch a Miami television news broadcast where a male patient undergoing veneer treatments for multiple diastemas discusses the experience of having his gingiva trimmed to match the new shape of his veneered teeth.
  
  Multimedia file provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl of Boca Raton Florida.
  
  
• Minimally Invasive Gum Recontouring
  Dental lasers are commonly used by skilled dentists for performing gum tissue reshaping and recontouring. Compared to other techniques, dental lasers offer the security of being minimally invasive, requiring a minimum of topical anesthesia. Suturing is eliminated. Lased tissue is self - cauterizing and can be altered with precision. Watch this 2 minute video that represents a gum reshaping procedure for the upper jaw.
  
  Multimedia file provided by Dr. James Sanderson of Birmingham Alabama.
  
  
• Replacing Silver Mercury Amalgam Fillings
  A detailed live surgery demonstration showing the removal of unwanted amalgam tooth fillings on molars. See the process of removing silver-mercury type fillings and preparation of tooth surfaces for creating healthy bonds for total replacement with composite, non-metalic restorative materials developed by Ivoclar. Video sequences produced by Ivoclar Vivadent. Material provided through Dr. Ara Nazarian of Troy Michigan
  
  
• Porcelain Crown Removal Demonstration
  Basic demonstration of porcelain crown removal on upper jaw (maxillary) anterior teeth, in preparation for a full upper arch rehabilitation. Film clip shows popular instruments used by a reconstructive dentist that effectively remove old, worn out or unserviceable restorations without impacting adjacent tooth structures or overall tissue health. Material provided by Dr. Dan Marinic of Chicago Illinois (Evanston)
  
  
  
• Immediate Implant Temporary Crown
  Many implant patients are faced with the prospect of having missing teeth or even being edentulous from just a few days to a few months. Watch a short demonstration of the creation of a temporary crown for a Nobel Biocare Immediate Load Implant. Material provided by Dr. Dan Marinic of Chicago Illinois (Evanston)
  
  
  
• Gum Tissue Harvesting - Receding Gum Surgery
  An EXTREMELY GRAPHIC (warning - excising of live tissue is demonstrated) film clip that provides a visual outline of the steps involved in Periodontal tissue harvesting. In this particular treatment, a patient is undergoing gum tissue grafting to eliminate gum recession caused by periodontitis. Material provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl and Dr. Ernest Orphanos, Boca Raton, South Florida
  
  
  
• Gum Recession Repair
  A GRAPHIC 8 minute video demonstrating an entire gum grafting procedure, from start to finish, for repairing tissue damage caused by gum recession. Grafting tissue was provided by the patient, excised from the roof of the mouth. Watch and learn how severe gum recession on one or more tooth structures can be modified to produce the desired aesthetic results and to help manage or halt on-going bone loss. Material provided by Dr. Mitchell Pohl and Dr. Ernest Orphanos, Boca Raton, South Florida
  
  
• Gummy Smile Treatment Alternative: Botox© Injections
  Plastic surgeons and now cosmetic restorative dentists are providing Botox injections to control or influence movement of the upper lip. Targeted injections of Botox relax the muscles so only a predetermined amount of gum tissue is exposed while smiling. Video produced by Fox News.