Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

All Ceramic vision of Nature


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

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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

Sunday, July 19, 2009

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.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

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