Trimming in preparation for your crown and bridge restoration is key. Adequate reduction and smoothing out any roughness or scratches with the proper finishing instruments will help ensure your are able to contour the restorations for the desired anatomy of the patient. Proper finishing and a well contoured restoration promotes oral health and is also for esthetic purposes. Your goal is to create a good, smooth contour with a healthy embrasure...

A big issue when trying to prepare a tooth is when the tissue is cut or bleeding when tying to get an impression. Here’s a technique from Dr. Lee Ann Brady that eliminated most of the tissue damage during the preparation of the tooth. Step 1 – During the gross reduction of the tooth and leave the margin position of the preparation equigingival, or just supragingival avoiding the tissue. Step 2 – Next place your first cord. Dr. Brady recommends...