eMax Onlays and Vertipreps – PDP019

In this mammoth episode (boy, it’s a long one but I hope you like it!) we have the legend that is Dr Jason Smithson.


If you are a Dentist and have not heard of Jason Smithson, you have been living under a rock!


The calibre of cases that Jason posts on Social media and lectures is always unbelievable and we as a profession learn a lot from from him, as well as the courses he runs. I went on his Onlays and Veneers course about 4 years ago and I was really engaged throughout the entire 2 days.


We will be talking all thinks eMax onlays and vertical preparations.


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First half we discuss all about lithium disilicate onlays including:


Indications and contraindications
When an onlay really should be a crown
Thickness of eMax
Why flat top onlays are not recommended
How thin can we go if on virgin enamel? (Think of OVD increase cases)
IDS (Immediate Dentine Sealing) and and DME (Deep Margin Elevation


We also discussed Vertipreps in great detail!


What is “vertiptrep “or “vertical crowns”?
Why have they ‘suddenly’ become fashionable?
Tips for temporising for Vertis (see eggshell technique reference)
What to tell your technician
Trouble shooting Vertical crowns (overcoming friction!)


And we also discuss a gem right at the end about how I help to improve the longevity of my anterior work by a simple trick that takes 4 or 5 minutes with only with a disc….and Smithson agreed it is a good thing to do!


Resources shared with this episode on the Protrusive Dental Community Facebook group:


Eggshell temporary technique
Loi’s paper on BOPT
Bur codes for the Vertical prep burs we discuss


Lots of news to share with you all:


Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@jazzygulati) or like the Protrusive Dental Podcast Facebook page (I’m pretty active) will have seen the news that starting from the next episode (which by the way is with none other than Kushal Gadhia) you can get enhanced CPD!


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