Case Recognition

A case I did a while back was chosen for Ivoclars E-Max changes everythings website - Check out the link.

http://www.ivoclarvivadent.us/emaxchangeseverything/cases/index.php?pageNum_rs_Cases=4&totalRows_rs_Cases=27

Photography

I just broke out the camera for a new series of dental shots - Many have contacted me for copies - all my photography is for sale upon request. More can be viewed at - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Cherry-Hill-NJ/Niche-Dental-Studio/150764759285?ref=ts
under the album teeth through an artists eye.
ENJOY!

Remembering our past...

When we think of Esthetics today, Dentures are typically forgotten about. I strongly believe that in order to have a firm grasp on Esthetic concepts today dealing with all ceramics, one must have a full understanding of Dentures. Setting teeth will give technicians a strong understanding of esthetics, tooth relationships, and occlusion. Once we have a full understanding of these concepts, the sky is the limit when it comes to restoring with all ceramics!

No Prep. Feldspathic Chips

Here's another AMAZING case from Emma - She really mastered this technique. In this case the patient wanted to close all the spaces between her lower anteriors. The patient was presented with the option of orthodontics, but declined. So we decided to do no preparation feldspathic chips to close the spaces. What a result! (sorry to my orthodontist colleagues) With the utilization of skill and materials we feel confident with this technique - we used GC Initial MC for this case. Click on the picture to enlarge.

White and Pink Fixed

Just wrapped this case up - the patient came to us do to a motorcycle accident. He lost much bone, but with the use of pink porcelain we achieved a pretty good result with proper hygiene access, and pretty good estethics for his situation - Upper screw retained bridge - the lower was a fun experience - Custom abutment and the creation of two metal ceramic crowns on the one coping, so much fun!!! Click on the picture to enlarge.

I had a great opportunity to speak in front of some of my mentors in the field of Dentistry. It was a great experience, and very humbling. It was very strange to look out in the audience at many people i have studied under, such as Klaus Müterthies, Dr. Ed Mclaren, and my father Dr. Barry Polansky. Cant wait to do it again!!

youtube video channel

here is the link to our channel on youtube - we had the videos posted on the blog, but kept getting other channels videos on the site? Sorry - Enjoy the videos!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/JPOL623#p/a

NEW BOOK!!!

Here's a link to a teaser video of my new book Form - A study of nature and Form in Dentistry.
Contact me for purchase information.

http://www.youtube.com/user/JPOL623#p/a/0/4xsZhrbhMKg

Minimally Invasive Feldspathic Veneers

Heres another successful Case from Niche Dental Studio - Emma fabricated feldspathic veneers for #4-14. She really corrected the color and form!! Great Job.....

Niche Dental Studio X GC America

Niche Dental Studio is proud to say that we are working with GC America Porcelain. After working with many porcelain systems over the years we believe that GC offers the best overall product line. From MC - IQ , we believe that this is the best porcelain system on the market, offering the best restorations for our patients and Dr.'s. Keep checking back for clinical case documentation of GC's Capabilities.

New Article For Dental IQ

Heres a Link to a new article just published in Dental IQ..


http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display.articles.dentisryiq.clinical.the-color_of_money.html

Wax Try-In...

Many times a case comes into the lab with no provisional or pre-operative cast. What are we to do?? This is critical information that will dictate the direction of the case. In these situations a wax try-in is essential. The try in will allow for Esthetic considerations as well as proper framework design. Since wax is the medium, all necessary changes can be made directly in the patients mouth. Once the changes have been finalized a matrix will provide all the vital information for the final restoration. Contact me for step by step pictures of the procedure.

New Article For Dental IQ

A link to a featured article just published in Dental IQ (Sept.)



http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display.articles.dentisryiq.clinical.made-by_hand.html

All Ceramic vision of Nature

An all ceramic tooth i just created in my quest to recreate Nature...
GC Initial

Dental Photography

Photography is one of my passions. It was obvious as a Dental Technician to incorporate my love for photography with my love for teeth. Here is a preview of some of my Dental photography. Along with looking beautiful the pictures also provide allot of useful information in the study of recreating natural dentition.

LMT Technicians Gallery (August 2009)

I am very Honored and humbled to have been selected for LMT's Technicians Gallery!!
I would like to thank Maribeth from LMT for making this possible....
Check out the link below for the full layout of the article..

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/9cc7d3b8#/9cc7d3b8/86

Featured Article for Dental IQ

Heres a link to an article i just published in Dental IQ.

http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display.articles.dentisryiq.clinical.beyond-esthetics_to.html

Recent Cases

Training Blocks Available for Purchase!

Throughout the years I have been collecting natural teeth for my development as a dental technician. I have sifted through thousands of natural teeth to create these training blocks with my favorites. Each block contains 15 duplicated natural teeth standing on elevated blocks. I have been asked over the years both here and overseas for these blocks. I have finally made them available for purchase as single blocks or as a set. Their are 8 individual blocks to choose from (centrals,bicuspids, and 6 different assorted molars - $75.00/each). Or the whole set for $500.00 USD. Each block is poured bubble free in golden brown Fuji Rock Gypsum. These are great tools for training Dental Technicians of all levels. The only way to recreate nature is to use nature as our reference!!!! Please contact me at jpol623@gmail.com for purchase information.

Through the Lens: A Journey Into Nature,Art, Teeth, and Ceramics

I just published my first book - Through The Lens. After years of hard work it finally became a reality. The book was made to inspire my fellow colleagues, and offer an artistic look into dental technology for both Dr's and patients. It is available for purchase for $225.00 USD. Please contact me for further details. ENJOY!!!!

Recent Cases and Dental Photography

Here are two links to some of my recent work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7cY_sR66Hg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ds9H97fhs&feature=channel

All Ceramic Study of Nature