Anatomy in wet porcelain

[emh56]

Does anyone have a good method for carving anatomy in wet porcelain. Tired of carving with a handpiece. Always looks fake.

 

[Gdentallab]

usind special modeling liquid will help in case you are using water.
good build up brush is essential, i use Line natural kolinsky#6.
( watching Al 's work will help a lot )

 

[amadent]

try building 1 or 2 teeth at day with the desired anatomy that you are trying to achieve
i like to have teeth out on my bench to draw inspiration from. i will try to post a few photos of what i use

 

[paulg100]

Gdentallab: lines stuff is great, i have their Umid Tray and a few other bits but dear god, go to your local art shop for your brushes, you will save a shed load of cash and get as good if not better quality.

 

[emh56]

Thanks ! Any videos out there etc. on technique.

 

[TheLabGuy]

I use a endodontics file for the pits and also a SMILELINE brush size 8 (dentin) and size 6 for incisal/anatomy. Like Amadent stated, get yourself some pictures, put them around your lab, especially where you build. I know Quintessence has some great books out there with beautiful pictures that would help you as well.

 

[rkm rdt]

endo file and a #6 smile line Kolinsky for me as well.I use tap water and the dry brush technique. I let the furnace do the blending of the grooves.

 

[DMC]

I use an endodontic tool for root-canals super glued to the end of a stick. I bend the barbed end of tool to disired shape. The barbs help hold on the loose porc. and to make more of a random effect.

Scott

 

[LamPlusLab]

Carving anatomy in wet porcelain

Does anyone have a good method for carving anatomy in wet porcelain. Tired of carving with a handpiece. Always looks fake.

Here's a good way to do it: Using an endo reamer (ask your dentist or pick up a sample at a dental show, or purchase a small set,usually six to a box),using an up and down "sewing machine" movement, dipping in and out of the occlusal area "sew in" the fossas all the way into the coping and fire. Fill in second bake, but not all the way into the coping. Nice, natural fossas, and no burs to wear out. Good luck.

 

[amadent]

i did not forget about photos will put them up asap
a few years ago i got a great book that really charge me up to take my work up to the next level
Fundamentals Of Esthetics
by Oliver Brix

 

[paulg100]

amadent: you hit the nail on the head with that book

One of the first books i bought years back.

There are some great sections for building posterior anatomy and i would highly reccomend it.

 

[designasmile]

Porcelain Reamer Instrument

Line-USA in addition to their complete line of brushes, also sells a complete line of instruments, including a "reamer" (endo file) that fits into one of their handles using a "reamer holder module".

Their online catalog is at: Instrument :: smilelineusa.com - Superb Swiss Quality Dental Lab Supplies

I also like the Claude Sieber "Art and Experience" brushes and instruments,
which can be found at Denco Enterprises, Inc. The brushes are also made with
acrylic handle and replaceable tips, however I find them to be a little more comfortable to hold as the handle is a little shorter and fatter than the
Line brush. Both are top of the line brushes for ceramic build-up.
Denco Main

Gary

 

[designasmile]

Dental Morphology and Anatomy Books

Luke Kahng has published a couple of books on dental anatomy and
morphology called "Anatomy From Nature" and "Esthetic Guide Book"
as well as many articles in journals. His lab is called LSK121 Oral Prosthetics
and has info available on his web site at: http://www.lsk121.com/
Look under LSK Publications. See also: http://www.lsk121resources.com/info_gallery/info_gallery.swf

His books are also available at the Spectrum Dialogue online store:
Online Store

Watch LSK121 videos for free:Watch LSK121 Videos Online - Watch Online Videos - Apnicommunity.com

LMT Communications | Technician’s Gallery: Anatomy From Nature Anatomy From Nature
Illustrative Tooth Anatomy Reference - For the laboratory technician, clinician, and dental assistant - Dental Products Report - The Leading Source of Information on Dental Products & Dental Supplies

 

[desertfox384]

Would any of you be willing to part with any of those books? I'm in the market but definitely cannot afford over $200 for one of them.

 

[amadent]

would love to help you out, but they are like gold to use. Great references, guides, and inspiration.

 

[AL1]

If you want video`s try utube

 

[desertfox384]

would love to help you out, but they are like gold to use.

Yes one would think they were bound with gold as well!

 

[AL1]

Try building in stages, until you get the hang of it. Spot some cones and triangular ridges then fire. It stabilizes the occlusion. Then build the rest.

 

[amadent]

here afew things that i have out on my bench on a daily basis
sorry it took me so long to down load pics from camera

 

[amadent]

sorry forgot to add pics in 1st post
hope they help