Dentistry Today — June 2026

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   EDITOR’S PAGE em me ——————————— We 9 Onl t a glimpse into just how much influence and innovation ( ve y us 4 | theseleaders bring to dentistry today. In the online version of £ the magazine, you will find interviews with several of these Begun SE remarkable women, and plan to continue highlighting even ! more of them in future issues. 7 Of course, we are also seeing tremendous growth in DSOs. ou will know this issue is a bit different the moment ; y One of the leaders I interviewed for this issue was Dr. Aman you see…

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   [ssLa———————— LL ——————————————— See 7 \ CARIESIISTASBAGTERIALSDISEASE [J Spry® EnamelMax is formulated to more effectively prevent tooth decay by suppressing Streptococcus mutans activity, disrupt cariogenic biofilm, AND strengthen enamel at the biological level. PATHOGENIC BALANCED ORAL BIOFILM MICROBIOME MMe: 5 — — El S [EA fl O JF A = 2 == 4: = | Cavities are not solely caused by poor brushing, flossing, or a lack of fluoride: it is driven by a pathogenic shift in the oral microbiome towards acid-producing bacteria such as S. mutans. J Spry® EnamelMax toothpaste is formulated for clinicians who recognize caries as a…

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   £ — Evaluating Al Tools in Practi Dr. Naela Al-Doghmi provides a practical guide from the chair: quality gates, transparency, and keeping clinical judgment in control. Q: Why do dentists need a realistic way to evalubeing treated by staff or patients as the treatment ate Al right now? plan. These are the points where clinicians can be A has entered practice faster than most clinimisled if they are impressed by presentation before mcians have had time to test it properly. A polasking how dependable the process really was. ished report can look convincing before it is truly / \ reliable.…

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   Co — bE - FREE LIVE ¢©© WEBINAR 2! Join Dr. Carter on Thursday, August 20th, as she expands on this topic. [=] - Scan QR code or visit webinar for more information. E . t . . . . arly Identification and Preventive Pediatric Wor as ati r I SS orkflow as the Foundation for Orthodontic Succe e are all dentists first. While we may specialize in one discipline possibility of a correction in the mixed dentition to restore skeletal harmony. \ A / or another, we all work together for the patient's best interest. Parents appreciate learning the…

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   Be ————————————————————— continued from page 10 refer to the ENT for evaluation. We more frequently than the pediatdeveloping problems. We can help adjacent tooth remains intact. The send the CBCT to the ENT prior to ric team, so they become the eyes nervous patients feel at ease by see- Fendermate is a wedge-and-matrix their appointment. This helps guide and ears for home care. They are ing familiar faces in a familiar locaall-in-one system that enables quick the specialist to a better diagnosis. the first to detect developing white tion and build the inner confidence insertion and quick establishment This interdisciplinary…

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   . . . . Bridging Academia, Innovation, and Purpose Dentistry Today's Editor-in-Chief, Paul Feuerstein, DMD, talks with Setareh Lavasani, DDS, MS, about the intersection of technology, diagnostics, education, prognostics, and patient care in dentistry. Dr. Paul Feuerstein: Setareh, it's wonderful to '] Dr. Feuerstein: You mentioned Al, which is obvifinally sit down and have this conversation. Many a OuSly one of the hottest topics in dentistry right people across dentistry know you through your I 5 i 1 now. You've become known as a balanced and lectures, leadership roles, radiology expertise, and a ¥ credible voice in that space. How…

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   incredibly eye-opening for me. That experience the needs of dentists, study clubs, universities, and areas in which oral radiologists can contribute is stayed with me deeply because it made me realize professional organizations in areas such as CBCT radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and the crehow transformative this type of integrated model interpretation, implant planning, pathology, airway ation of safe and efficient clinical environments for could be within dentistry. | remember thinking, why evaluation, TMJ imaging, endodontics, Al integraboth patients and healthcare personnel. can't dentistry function more like this? tion, and reducing diagnostic blind spots. There are many nuances in state,…

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   y D t t “Women have played a major role in shaping the dental profession, founding companies that clinicians use every day in practices around the world. These 12 leaders represent just a small group of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries whose ideas, determination, and leadership continue to influence modern dentistry.” —Editor-in-Chief Paul Feuerstein, DMD Aman Kaur, DMD is the founder and CEO of Women in DSO, ‘Wardah Inam, PhD, founded Overjet in 2018 to bring the first - a leading global platform advancing leadership, collaboration, and I x \ objective standard to dentistry. Overjet's FDA-cleared Al analyzes - career…

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   Women zz Dentistry Pi 1 I vati J loneering nnovation A i in Dental Technol | » Se—————————— 2 4. I andra Hirsch is president, CEO, and co-founder of Zyris, formerly Isolite Systems. She co-founded . “o' the company in 2001 alongside her husband Jim, an industrial designer, and her brother-in-law Tom, a practicing dentist. Her background was in financial management and accounting, with a BS A ie in business administration from USC. But her deeper interest was always entrepreneurship, and building - - Zyris gave her the chance to put both together. oY or J The idea was straightforward…

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    Women zz Dentistry How Digital I tl 1s Shaping the Fut t Dentist Bushra Imam’s journey into dentistry began long D before dental school. Watching her brother struggle a n r through a difficult dental experience at a young age > = ® planted a conviction in her: dentistry should be bet- / {4 ter. That conviction ultimately led her to implant dentistry, a field where J a science, technology, artistry, and human connection converge to restore ’ not just smiles, but confidence and quality of life. \ After graduating from dental school in Egypt and continuing her career in…

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    Women iz Dentistry verification jigs, horizontal standards she pushes, all trace back to one thing: making sure For more information, call scan bodies, inclusive fullevery patient who sits in that chair gets the care they deserve. (800) 854-7256 or visit glidewell.com. arch scan bodies, facial scanning, and restorativedriven treatment planning. A fully integrated, end-to-end comprehensive ) workflow—from provision- (7 4 7 ” . y alization at the time of surgery to the delivery of in 1 [FANG the final prosthesis—is sup- G LI D EWE LL EAST ported by the lab and incor- = porated into Glidewell's = educational programs…

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    Women zz Dentistry . . Two Women. One Mission. . Transforming Oral Health Through Al. hen Wardah Inam arrived in the - United States from Pakistan to | v Ea 4 pursue her PhD at MIT, dentistry . A, was not on her radar. Al was. But a single experience changed everything. After switching . dentists and receiving a dramatically different treat- = ment plan, she realized oral healthcare was operating Fe 4 (= =) more on intuition than on evidence. She co-founded ~— Overjet in 2018 to fix that. | Today, Inam leads the No. 1 dental Al company…

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    Women zz Dentistry W Denti 's Next Majori omen are Dentistrys Next Majority. One C w 1t Comi ne company sa 1t oming. As women become the majority of dental school entrants, Dentsply Sirona remains committed to helping ensure that shift is felt across innovation, education, and professional influence. ehind every statistic is a story. Women now account practice, ownership, and education, they increasingly shape how products are evaluated, for more than 54% of dental school entrants in the how workflows are designed, and which clinical problems get prioritized. United States" and the share of female dentists in “If the…

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    Women zz Dentistry Align W 's Smile Collective Inspi g Confident, Purpose Driven Leadership he Align Women’s Smile Collective represents a powerful step forward in fostering connection, leadalll Hh Se } - L ership, and innovation among women in dentistry. Te Viow) as p A EER E- nr 2% © 4 Launched by Align Technology in 2025, the initiative [| IN | ¥ oN wt Vad, 2 - fateh. | reflects a broader commitment to advancing the profession by 2 WE f 1 0 - } empowering the individuals shaping its future. © i 2 7 ; a pA X.-…

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    Women zz Dentistry F Holding Instruments to Inventing Them ome of the most meaningful innovations begin with neurial spirit, Le Penske founded Armor Dental to create a simple observation. a softer, more patient-centered approach to care. The For Cherie Le Penske, that observation started ~~ company pioneered the category of soft retraction and when she was just 7 years old while cleaning instruments isolation instruments, introducing innovations including £ . in her mother’s dental office. By 14, she was workingas ~~ Scan Mate, Mouth Mate, Tongue Guide, Comfort Soft, the «3 a dental assistant, and throughout college she continued first…

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    Women 2 Dentistry . oy 1's Story: How V . C to Life—Where Our Mission Beg profound creative vision and an unwavering commitable mistakes from spiraling into painful consequences or malment to improving the lives of others serve as the true practice battles. To her, these are the problems worth solving, inspiration for our work. For Mini Suri, VELMENI's Her story is the heartbeat of VELMENI. It's the reminder chief executive officer, this work is deeply personal. Years that behind every x-ray is a patient who trusts their proago, her father passed away prematurely because of a - vider, a…

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    Women zz Dentistry . “ ~ vVARDIS: Charting the Future of Oral Health Makers of Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus continue to demonstrate how innovation, evidence, and leadership can create meaningful change for clinicians, patients, and 8 the future of dentistry. ry @ A ounded by Swiss dentists, innovators, and ent in nearly 20 percent of general dental practices Q ¢ 4 | / entrepreneurs Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi, nationwide. (Data on file.) - VVARDIS is one of the fastest-growing organiza- At the center of this success is the rapidly expanding |" y tions in dentistry, driven by a global…

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    Women zz Dentistry . . FS . [Linda M iller: AV 1s10nary Force | 3ehind PDI inda Miller, founder and CEO of Paradise founded PDT in her 2-car garage. Her mission was Dental Technologies (PDT), has built a distinclear: to design high-quality dental instruments that a A guished career defined by curiosity, innovaenhance clinician comfort and elevate patient care. 7g tion, and a commitment to improving the daily lives The name “Paradise Dental Technologies” reflects 4 of dental professionals. She entered the dental her vision of creating a positive, thriving environment p industry in 1981, steadily working her way through…

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    » u Align, Contour, and Infiltrate: 7 7 " n,m Nl "om A Digital-First Approach to Minimally Invasive Smile Enhancement Ll * = merry ed ant asst FE pr WE 7 "ey k d ‘ry v | - Lo T= J Figure 1: Patient prior to Figure 2: Clear aligner therapy was Figure 3: Healing was rapid after laser- Figures 4 and 5: The patient reported high satisfaction after the minitreatment completed using CandidPro assisted gingivoplasty was performed. mally invasive treatment Sujata Basawaraj, BDS, DMD Case Presentation The case was completed without refinements, The patient presented with mild mandibular reflecting…

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    Why Flossing May Not Be the Answer to Gum Di : A Realist’s P ti 0 Gum Disease. ealilst’'s rerspective Robert Martino, DDS Why This Matters Table 1: Change (% Improvement) Table 2: Change (% Improvement) This study suggests a therapeutic ove probably heard the of Healthy Sites in MGI movu in Bleeding Index (B) rot system may outperform a purely \ about doing the same Whole Mouth Comparison Bl Whole Mouth mechanical one. thing while expecting different 0 Traditional flossing relies heavily results. Whether accurately attribo 0 Ad on motivation, consistency, techuted or not, it raises an uncomfortfeo nique,…

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    L] [he Sleep-Jaw Connection Why poor sleep and stress are driving a new wave of TM] patients. or years, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction was often viewed as a niche issue—something limited to severe grinders, trauma cases, or patients with advanced bite problems. Today, that is no longer the case. Dentists across the country are seeing a new wave of TMJ patients, many of whom are younger, more stressed, more fatigued, and more complex po than ever before. Patients are coming in with ~ N complaints of jaw pain, headaches, neck tenv a sion, clenching, facial soreness, poor sleep, and even…

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    PRODUCT PROFILE EE —— ee ——— Ee — EE — eT —— ee — SE —— patients struggling with jaw tension and muscular imbalance. : Using synchronized radiofrequency and HIFES muscle stimulation, EMFACE can be used to target muscles involved in facial support and jaw positioning. Dentists using the platform for - TMJ-related concerns often focus on relaxing y= - overactive muscles, improving facial balance, and J supporting healthier jaw function. ¢ - 4 For many patients, the appeal is obvious. A | Treatments are hands-free, comfortable, quick, E \ and require no downtime. Unlike injectables, there is no concern…

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    CAD/CAM Blocks and Materials EE —— EE —— I — Alien Milling Technologies B y _9 The Alien Zirconia Collection represents the next evolution in digital dental Sw i 7 — materials, engineered for laboratories and clinicians who demand excep- Be mn] — TE A Ka tional aesthetics, strength, and consistency. Inspired by innovation and FE 5 Tom eT AD designed for the future of restorative dentistry, the Alien Zirconia line deliv- | fA Card gpl fic ers specialized solutions for virtually every indication. 1 = E- meea g_, Fl I~ fia 8 » The lineup includes 4 advanced zirconia…

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    3D Printers Le ——— DMG America The new CeraMix-Nano Capsule 3D Printer brings chairside 3D a xr A [=] printing to everyone with its small - ho size and fast operation. Weigh- = ing only 4.5 Ibs. and measuring 3.43x5.16x 10.87 in (Wx Dx T— . n ee W H), the printer is smaller than a E@- [] standard shoebox, yet it intee oo = ) grates both printing and curing @- 4 . = in a single unit. Utilizing SHIN- ING 3D’s Al Design Services, i crown design takes as little as 2 —— 4 minutes. Combined with an…

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    40 3D PRINTERS L——— — eee ey Dentsply Sirona Formlabs Pac-Dent 9 a © - SERVICE, : =z o s ¥ nt = _ 1 -~ i = | - | == — Primeprint Solution is a highly automated, The Formlabs Form 4B is designed to bring The SOL SE represents Ackuretta’s latest-generation end-to-end, medical-grade 3D printing fast, accurate, and dependable 3D printing LCD 3D printer, optimized for dental workflows. Its system designed for dental professionals to modern dental workflows. Built to support dynamic backlight system and high light uniformity who want to integrate 3D printing into their a wide…

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    3D PRINTERS “E -— —_— Asiga Aidite The Asiga MAX 2 is the ultimate all-in-one printer for clinicians The Aidite EZPRINT-P1 is a highdemanding a perfect balance of speed, precision, and producprecision DLP 3D printer designed tion versatility. Designed as the next evolution in desktop 3D to support efficient digital work- (] printing, itis engineered to handle the most demanding workflows in clinical dentistry and laboflows while maintaining the boutique quality you expect. ratory fabrication. Featuring 30 At the heart of the MAX 2 is Asiga’s Open Material Platum accuracy, 75 pm resolution, ~ form, giving you the freedom to…

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    . SPOTLIGHT Philips Oral Healthcare 3 . o Powered Toothbrush’s Bristle Tips 3 Deliver a Deep Clean n 1 CAMBRIDGE, Mass—Philips Sonicare 7400 Pacer ensure optimal brushing duration and J integrates Next-Generation Sonicare technology coverage. Additionally, this toothbrush pairs 4 to gently power the bristle tips to deliver a consiswith the Philips Sonicare app to provide real- 2 J tently deep clean. time guidance, personalized tips, and progress 3 Ee Philips Sonicare 7400 removes up to 20x tracking, enhancing patient compliance and ; more biofilm in hard-to-reach areas (in Clean technique. This combination of smart features mode) and offers up…

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    C5 INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Great Lakes Dental Technologies/TAP Sleep Care BURST Oral Care Digitally Printed Nylon Oral =~ Comfortable Floss Pick Features Appliance Treats Snoringand ~~ Dual-Action Design Obstructive Sleep Apnea COVINA, Clit BURST On Gres whe launched the BURST Adult Interdental TONAWANDA, NY-Great h Floss Pick—a single-use, 2-in-1 inter- Lakes Dental Technologies has - RE ——— dental cleaning tool designed for the announced an exclusive lab partof « patients who need it most. Combining nership with TAP Sleep Care (Air- — b u rst a floss pick with a soft silicone interdenway Management) to launch the SS verde pe…

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    INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY = Cleartooth Digital X-Ray Robust Imaging System Simplifies Everyday Workflows vy 8 DENVER—Cleartooth offers a powerful and dependable turnkey 2D imagfn) ) ing solution that supports sound decision-making in modern dentistry. Inside 8 Cleartooth Digital X-Ray, sensors, software, and customer service are bundled Pt together in harmony as a single outstanding system. Cleartooth produces supemm rior, filmlike digital x-rays with exceptional depth-of-read, showing the subtle sme variations in tooth density for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. — y The Cleartooth software’s sophisticated design and uncompromising \ RN) oY i 8 ly) engineering, enables efficient, well-organized workflow that…

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    48 -_— 4th Annual LEADING DENTAL LABS OF 2026 o ° Glidewell: The Lab Built for [J How Dentists Actually Work alf of all general dentists in the - it's a late or undelivered case, a restora- United States work with Glidetion that doesn't seat, or time spent on well each year. The company ym - the phone with the lab instead of with doesn't take those relationships n =, patients. Glidewell is built to minimize for granted. They provide Glideall of it. well with deep insights into ) The company’s proprietary technolthe true, everyday experiences F . FN .…

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    49 _— and more supportive. Behind that experience is any other lab can replicate. For more information, 3 technology shaped by deeper clinical insight than visit the website glidewell.com. ar GLIDEWELL “is SYMPOSIUM 1 2026 welll 1he lab that meets you the many education options the company offers to help dentists build skills and stay W competitive Supporting Practice Growth & ES) Today's general practitioa] ners are expected to know . ¢ and do more than ever p y before. The increasingly ERG) (Tau competitive dental land- Qa ad) i ™ scape has pushed general % i 1 © bt…

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    50 _—— 4th Annual LEADING DENTAL LABS OF 2026 ROE Dental Laboratory: ental Laboratory. ting Dentistry Since 1933 t ROE Dental Laboratory, artisan - p craftsmanship meets cutting- ? \ g v EET edge technology, and traditional [1 - Lo p principles meets innovative solu- Hy £7 X Lg Ja) Re tions. As one of the most progresi rye VW Ww: [) Th sive yet oldest laboratories in the H | 45, Eh _— nited States (founded in 1933), 1 h } ig Or Qr 1 w ROE offers a comprehensive suite of dental soluby . . tions that seamlessly…

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    DE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE——————— 4th Annual LEADING DENTAL LABS OF 2026 How Precision Craftsmanship and Al Are Redefining Dental Prostheti Sun Dental Labs combines skilled technicians with Al to sharpen accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver elevated outcomes. or more than 2 decades, dental prosthetics have shifted from handcrafted wax-ups to integrated, highod re precision digital workflows. At the = B £5 center of this evolution is Sun Dental A \ Labs. Recognized as a global leader h 9 A ’ in dental manufacturing, the com- E J " R_ pany has earned its reputation for reliability and { 5 technical rigor, with…

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    EE Se EE See 4th Annual LEADING DENTAL LABS OF 2026 . . . ° ° °o eo . Clinical Choice Meets Digital Efficiency: Denbright’s Approach to the Future of Full-Arch Implant Treatment ~~ ~~ \ ’ ng y y FY 7 Fr 4 R ul hi LY , 7 ” = Sa = \ \ : g 1) . 4 " y / | dal ; d a 4 K fe at a} 3 Y Aesthetically driven zirconia restoration. ~~ Denbright offers multiple options and tailored Preoperative photo by Dr. Christian Yaste. Postoperative photo. workflows. igital dentistry has evolved…

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    58 _—— 4th Annual LEADING DENTAL LABS OF 2026 ° ° ° eo ° . National Dentex Labs: Bridging Clinical Education and Laboratory Excellence ational Dentex Labs (NDX), a 5 a a leading provider of dental pros- BR BE thetics and restorative products 5 “ x ga re me ne (A Td = : - a 4 \ = [|] United States, has long believed 1 Y=) = A | that the value a dental laboratory py \ | > 4 r . = delivers extends well beyond the case. That belief |* p = - ul is now backed…

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    60 < IMPLANTS TODAY Maximizing Implant Placement and Restoration Through Communication - was excited to read our dental profile and smile design, especially in this young person. An immediate proviimplant contributions in this issue. sional was designed. A consideration was discussed if the provisional was not 2 Both doctors describe, inanovel story ideal and this was an Essix retainer. Having this back-up plan is essential, espeform, how they handle their specific ~~ ciallyifinitial torque is notinitiated. Integration progressed and the plan was to implant patients. In today’s technically fabricate implant-retained bridges and conventional veneers to maximize the > advanced times,…

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    - AESTHETICS ° ° ° ° Thinking Outside the Drill: & : Don’t Send Them Off to College in a Fli first met Ella when she was 11 years old (Figure 1). patients whose development might not be mature enough I= was adorable, but she was congenitally missing 5 for the placement of dental implants. teeth: Nos. 5,7, 10, 11 and 12 (Figure 2). I think we can Unfortunately, a bonded bridge was not an option with all agree that these cases are difficult to manage: planning - such long spans of missing teeth. It also became apparent orthodontic treatment…

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    AESTHETICS — a ~ a IT) B— “Sul the most symmetry. We performed | - oN in-office whitening on the opposing and surrounding natural teeth * | | to match them with the lightest - LY (vy * possible shade of porcelain (Zoom [Phillips]). . pe. 3 ’ * 4 & Ad ¢ | Once the wax-up was ready, local - » anesthetic was administered. The < « - : Ap 9 - i surgical provisionals of Nos. 8 and 9 NS J - ~ were prepared in order to place anew Ph C ~-— < - provisional over these…

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    AESTHETICS 22 = — —= TF . Ny — ra EC <= | 1 ...in some cases Al S ime la » [Y | FO wld bend the rules for a EL} > L S . " ATI LA Ish "wwe L hr functional and beautiful “ ¥ A w A \ al outcome.... amt — L - | ————————— Figure 7. Preliminary temps. Figure 8. Prep for Nos. 8 and 9 and Figure 9. Shade for final with provisional implant impression copings. in place. al} by _— Eg——— — Cu a o_o amt SALT f 4 i ® oe…

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