To the same point…the hygienist finds recurrent decay on #18 distal and has a 3 year old x-ray…in our practice she knows to take a new peri-apical

because if we retreat the crown, how is the foundation?

Asymptomatic 2011Previous Digital System

Still asymptomatic but now carieson the distal and treatment required

New Dexis digital system….

To Drill or NOT to Drill…HOW Do YOU Decide?What is your office’s Protocol?

15 Distal Occlusal Pit 31 Occlusal 18 Occlusal

45 year old… 1 implant crown, 1 crown, 2 restorations on 3 and 14

The ExplorerWhat is your office’s Protocol?

15 Distal Occlusal Pit 31 Occlusal 18 Occlusal

15 and 31 slight sticks…18 no stick…Do you Drill?

Diagnodent….I have owned and used them for years

15 Distal Occlusal Pit 31 Occlusal 18 Occlusal

6431 38

Yes…dark stained pits, DRILL or NOT to Drill?

Guiding Through more informationWhat is your office’s Protocol?

15 Distal Occlusal Pit 31 Occlusal 18 Occlusal

Color Mapping with Air Techniques and Spectra

To Drill or NOT to Drill…HOW Do YOU Decide?

What is your office’s Protocol?

15 Distal Occlusal Pit 31 Occlusal 18 Occlusal

Infrared Technology with CariVu

#19 Cold sensitive…tooth sleuth “not really”

CaRies or Stain?How significant is the Crack?

What do insurance companiesrequire for

documentation?

Infrared Images with Carivu…. Explaining to the patient

Side by Side Images…. depending on your philosophy… maybe a crown or a very custom built

composite