Take 5 - 5 Restorative Clinicians' Take on True™ Dental Dam
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FAACD, FICOI
EASE OF INTRAORAL PLACEMENT
"True Dental Dam from Clinician’s Choice is my go-to dental dam. They are easy to put on, and their smooth surface slides effortlessly between teeth. The one thing I can’t practice without is a rubber dam, and the rubber dam of my choice is True Dental Dam."
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Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FAACD, FICOI
Dr. Adamo Notarantonio graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 2002, earning honors in prosthodontics. After completing his residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, he was selected as Chief Resident. Dr. Notarantonio achieved accreditation and Fellowship in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), becoming the 80th worldwide to attain this distinction. He received the AACD’s Rising Star Award in 2016 and plays a pivotal role in the AACD’s leadership. He is also an educator, author, and co-founder of the imP.R.E.S. lecture series.
QUALITY OF ISOLATION
"I love how the True Dental Dam has amazing flexibility and durability, which is perfect for isolating tough to-reach molars or for using any dental dam
isolation technique without tearing. Its durabilty is also perfect for holding up to retreatment solutions during my endodontic treatments."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Stephanie Tran, DDS
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Stephanie Tran, DDS
Dr. Stephanie Tran, a dedicated endodontist, blends a passion for education and patient care. Raised in California, she earned her D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific and pursued advanced training at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York. After excelling as a general dentist, she followed her passion for endodontics, becoming Chief Resident at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Tran, proficient in advanced techniques, offers endodontic care in New York City and Long Island. An avid educator, she lectures nationally and internationally, sharing her expertise.
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Jihyon Kim, DDS
AVAILABLE IN A LATEX FREE OPTION
"True Dental Dam is a wonderful synthetic option that eliminates the common concern with latex sensitivities. Itis tear resistant, easy to place, and the heavy gauge option is a favorite of mine."
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Jihyon Kim, DDS
Dr. Jihyon Kim, a 1999 graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, is an accomplished dentist with a focus on occlusion and adhesive dentistry. She received advanced training from esteemed institutions such as Dawson Academy, Kois Center, and Spear Education. Currently practicing full-time, Dr. Kim teaches hands-on courses in biomimetic dentistry and is the Director of the Institute of Injection Overmolding in Seattle. Renowned for her expertise, she has published articles, lectured extensively, and is dedicated to providing an advanced, intuitive, and intimate learning experience in restorative dentistry.
IMPROVED PATIENT COMFORT
"In addition to superior isolation, the True Dental Dam allows the provider better visualization of the field as well as improved patient comfort as it
serves as a barrier for excess water and material."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Devin McClintock, DDS
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Devin McClintock, DDS
Dr. Devin McClintock is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2016), where she graduated with honors and a minor concentration in esthetics. After completing two years of General Practice Residency and a year as an associate in a private practice, she was one of a few residents selected to complete a two-year residency with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is an owner of a private practice in Williamsburg, VA.
BLEND WITH NATURAL TOOTH STRUCTURE
"The key criteria for composite resins to blend into natural tooth structure undetectably, is the adequate amount of opacity in the resin itself at a
given thickness. Evanesce dentin shades with 90% opacity, along with enamel shades having an 80% opacity, provide the correct recipe to block out the tooth/composite transition, allowing the restorative material to blend seamlessly into the tooth structure to ensure invisible margins. This is a result of its nanopigments and fillers that maximize its refractive and
reflective indices. For all my direct restorative cases, I have absolute confidence in Evanesce to flawlessly mimic the beauty of the natural tooth in any direct restorative scenario."
with David Chan, DMD, AAACD
Dentistry and photography courtesy of David Chan, DMD, AAACD
Dr. Chan earned his DMD degree in 1989 from Oregon Health Sciences University.
He maintains a full-time practice focused on cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry
located in Ridgefield, Washington. He is the past President and an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Anthony Mennito, DMD
DURABLE AND TEAR RESISTANT
"The elasticity and tear resistance of the True Dental Dam has significantly simplified the isolation process for my restorative procedures. And once the dam goes on, my stress level comes way down."
with Anthony Mennito, DMD
Dr. Anthony Mennito graduated from Temple Dental School in 2003 and in 2009, he started teaching at MUSC College of Dental Medicine, discovering a passion for teaching. Over the past decade, he balanced teaching with dental practice, conducted research, patented dental materials, launched a biotech company, authored 17 clinical papers, and initiated an international speaking career centered on dental technology and materials.
POLISHABILITY
"Evanesce is highly polishable with shades that blend seamlessly into the margins to virtually disappear. In less than 1 minute, in combination with A.S.A.P. Polishers, you can polish Evanesce to a high shine. The best composite restoration is the one that cannot be detected, Evanesce provides that, and a long lasting polish on all my direct restorations."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Danièle Larose, DMD, AAACD
with Danièle Larose, DMD, AAACD
Dr. Larose is based in St-Laurent, Québec, Canada; her private practice focuses on conservative cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. She graduated from the University of Montreal in 1997 and is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
OPACITIES
"Evanesce is available in the most popular VITA shades with three opacity options: Enamel, Universal and Dentin. The material also comes in three “Enamel FX” shades: White, Incisal and Clear along with two bleach shades for additional shade-matching precision. Evanesce’s opacity selection
allows for a more enhanced and excellent esthetic result that disappears into the existing tooth surface."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
with Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
Dr. Desai is the founder of Luminous Smiles in Newport Beach. She obtained both her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California. Dr. Desai is also a graduate of the Kois Institute and is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
SCULPTABILITY
"Innovative chemistry within Evanesce enables anatomy to be sculpted without slumping, and the material can be adapted to the preparation or thinned out along the surface without fear of pull-back or sticking. This allows you to easily sculpt intricately detailed anatomy and place thin
layers without worrying about slumping."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Bob Margeas, DDS
with Bob Margeas, DDS
Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa and maintains a full-time private practice, focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines.
BLEND WITH NATURAL TOOTH STRUCTURE
"The key criteria for composite resins to blend into natural tooth structure undetectably, is the adequate amount of opacity in the resin itself at a
given thickness. Evanesce dentin shades with 90% opacity, along with enamel shades having an 80% opacity, provide the correct recipe to block out the tooth/composite transition, allowing the restorative material to blend seamlessly into the tooth structure to ensure invisible margins. This is a result of its nanopigments and fillers that maximize its refractive and
reflective indices. For all my direct restorative cases, I have absolute confidence in Evanesce to flawlessly mimic the beauty of the natural tooth in any direct restorative scenario."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of David Chan, DMD, AAACD
with David Chan, DMD, AAACD
Dr. Chan earned his DMD degree in 1989 from Oregon Health Sciences University. He maintains a full-time practice focused on cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry located in Ridgefield, Washington. He is the past President and an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
DESIRABLE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
"Strong and versatile, this nano-hybrid composite features the characteristics of a direct restorative material intended to replace natural tooth structure and is truly universal. It performs equally as well in anterior applications as it does in posterior ones. With a low shrinkage rate of 2% and high compressive and flexural strengths, Evanesce is ideally suited for the most challenging direct restorative indications."
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Mark Bowes, BDS Rand
with Mark Bowes, BDS Rand
Dr. Bowes is the owner and clinical director of Enamel Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, a private practice in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2018 he founded the Digital Dentistry Society of South Africa for which he is President.
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