ARTICLES

Universal Dental Gold Alloys
by Jef M. van der Zel, PhD,MSc
Director Quality Assurance Elephant Dental B.V.- PDF document

Articulate: express, convey, state, voice, formulate & organize
by Clarence Spring R.D.T.- PDF document

Natures Mimic - Integral article
by Don Kolotyluk C.D.T., Clarence Spring R.D.T. and Marc Wagenseil D.D., R.D.T. - PDF document

Michelangelo's, David. A true form of art which mimics nature. Like David, Integral Denture teeth are a work of art replicating natural teeth of the oral cavity.

The Future of Dental Technology Training at Vancouver Community College
by Sandry Bailey and Ross McCutcheon - PDF document

This 20 month Dental Laboratory Technology diploma program is based on the College of Dental Technicians of B.C.’s Required Standards of Competencies for Entry to the Dental Technician Profession and the faculty’s vision for dental laboratory technology education and practice.

Metal-Ceramic Bond Strength: Influence of the Framework’s Surface Condition
by Dr. Katja Heck and Don Kolotyluk R.D.T., C.D.T. - PDF document

This article presents an overview of the factors that contribute to metal-ceramic bond strength.

"With the new method for metal-ceramic bond characterization described in the International Standard ISO/FDIS 9693 : 1999 (E) it is possible to determine the metal-ceramic bond strength quantitatively in dependence on the used metal / ceramic combination and the surface conditioning of the alloy..."

Spray Opaque: An Easy and Consistent Technique Using Spray Opakit System
- PDF document

For speedy, consistent to opaquing, this system can advance productivity for any technician. Two to three days of using the system will enable the inexperienced technician to master the technique.

"The beauty with this system is that your first opaque bake can be sprayed the same shade quickly and efficiently..."

Micerium Temp 10, 100 and Temp Plus - Temporaries so real! - PDF document

Easy to repair temporaries with a high precision of fit, creamy consistency with no bubbles and a rubbery-elastic consistency, cadmium free, no tertiary amines, and no discolouration.

Provisionals in Acrylic - PDF document
by Daniel Rondoni: Translation by Alexander Capobianco

Discusses phases of temporary restoration: Waxing, Construction of the nucleus, Internal colorization, Enamel procedure, and Refinishing and final luster.

"Many times the temporary restoration, which has been accepted with success, is misunderstood from the esthetic point of view... dental technician should work as attentively and conscientiously also in the temporary phase, so that the dentist can offer the patient a certain comfort while wearing the temporary prosthesis."

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

Merz Integral Teeth - Instructions - PDF document

This basic set up procedure outlines 10 easy-to-follow steps for dentists or technicians to construct complete denture sets for individual patients using Merz Integral Teeth.

Quality oral health care is the individual's responsibility. Quality preventative dental care is the dental profession's goal.