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Yearly Archives: 2014
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Have you gotten a request for a flipper with multiple teeth? For us ortho techs we usually work with single tooth flippers or hawleys with pontics added to them. We can usually attach the pontic with wax using the existing teeth on either side of the pontic. But what if you […]
This is a special request from a doctor to help close those annoying gaps distal (and mesial) to the 3’s. Great for extraction cases! Made by Jason Brown, CDT of Ortho Works Lab, Inc.
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I have come across a couple of different methods of cutting teeth out of models since my last video on this subject. I thought I would give you an update on how I do it now. This is not the be-all-end-all how to cut teeth out but just one way. […]
Prep teeth for bands on model using round bur This is just one way to prep the teeth on a plaster model to place bands on. I have found this method works best for me when the doctor pre-fits the bands on the patent, Removes the bands Takes an impression […]
Well we have begun the idea for the hands on training portion that will complement this online training here on this site. Here are the humble beginnings…We have invited some people for a trial run while we work out structure and class details. If you are in the Dallas, TX […]
Here is an example of you guys learning along with me… Jason, the owner of the lab I am now working at took the time to explain one of our wire benders how he bends a 3×3 spring clip (usually in 4 min!). I whipped out my phone and tried […]
Where have I been? As some of you may know I have taken a new position in a new lab. I started working there on April 16th. Why the new job you ask? Im glad you asked…. Simple answer, Opportunity. Not financial opportunity ( well, maybe a little 🙂 […]
I was asked a while back if I could show how we make a camo retainer. One finally came a round and I remembered to film it. This is just one of many ways to make a camo retainer. I don’t call this actual “camouflage” because it doesn’t look 100% […]
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In case you were not able to attend the meeting here in Dallas, here is what you missed out on: Orthodontic Panels Discussion Image 1 of 12 As Picture of me moderation the Panel Discussion with Don Inman and Priscilla Mier with a special webcast guest Michael Wright on this […]
Im testing some new streaming services to hopefully get rid of the endless buffering you guys/gals are experiencing Below are some different versions of the some video let me know in the comment section below which one works best for your computer/media device. Thanks, Cade 1. Original Streaming service : […]
Hello all! For those that can’t make it to the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas) Conference this year (March 28-29th) I am going to attempt to live stream the whole 3 hours. Be sure and catch it if you can! It is Friday, March 28th 9am-12pm (central time […]
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Having fun Soldering/ Brazing a RPE in Slow Motion using the Slow motion app on my Galaxy Note3 Smart phone. Everyone should do this sometime, it really makes you look at your technique! I defiantly want to work on mine after seeing this! Too many burn spots I see! I […]
A video taking the time to show the process of trimming a denture pontic tooth down to fit an edintulous space. This won’t take as long once you do a few of these I was just slowing down the process to explain a few things. I took my time and […]
An icy day in Texas means some video editing time which means a new video for you guys! Sorry I took so long with this one it is kinda long at over 36 minutes. Plus I had a lot of editing due to the patients name. I explain it more […]
Come see me at the 2014 Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Spring Conference and Expo. I will be co-presenting a couple of classes and be an orthodontic forum host. March 28-30th 2014, Omni Mandalay Hotel, Las Colinas, Texas Come see Donal Inman of Inmanortho.com inmanaligner.com inmanpower.com give a presentation of how he […]
Sometimes a doctor will ask you to add a spring to an existing retainer. Here is one way to do it. Note: This method depends on the fact that the retainer fits the model very well. If the patient did not wear his/her retainer then you might have a model […]
***This is the free edited version of the Retainer Repair Video to see the full unedited version you will need to be a paid subscriber 🙂 *** Here is a video of me repairing a retainer. This shows the simplest method. The other method involves stripping out all the wires out […]
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