Author: Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOMR
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Locate the Object: July 2014 (a) ANSWER

Here is the answer for the July 2014 (a) Locate the Object. I will be going over only image shift as the SLOB (Same-Lingual, Opposite-Buccal) rule is difficult (but not impossible) to use when evaluating a vertical angle change. Image shift Before starting to use the image shift principle it…
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Locate the Object: July 2014 (a)

And now the first case for this month to practice your image shift and SLOB (Same-Lingual, Opposite-Buccal) information. The object in question is the round amalgam restoration on the maxillary right first molar (#3). Which surface (buccal or lingual) is the amalgam restoration on? Answers coming Thursday.  You can answer…
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Happy Fourth of July!

Today, in the USA, we are celebrating our independence day.  As fireworks play a big role in most celebrations today, I thought I would post some fun radiographs of the closest thing to a firework on film. 😀 Have a great weekend. Thanks and enjoy!
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Find the Caries: July 2014 (a) ANSWERS

Here are the answers for the 4 bitewing radiographic series from Tuesday. Maxillary right second molar (#2) – occlusal Maxillary right first molar (#3) – occlusal, distal, mesial Maxillary right second premolar (#4) – distal Maxillary left second premolar (#13) – distal Maxillary left first molar (#14) – mesial, occlusal,…