May 21 / Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

Advanced Ribbond Bridge Placement Technique for Better Bonding Results

Dr. Hartlieb demonstrates how to properly place Ribbond on a Direct Resin Bonded Bridge.

Ribbond Placement Technique:

In this clinical mini tip, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb explores the use of Ribbond for Direct Resin Bonded Bridges in restorative dentistry. He shares his expertise and shows how proper preparation and placement techniques can make a real difference in the durability and lifespan of these bridges.

We hope you'll find this mini tip as a practical resource for improving your skills in Direct Resin Bonded Bridges. Don't miss out on the chance to explore better bridges with Ribbond—it's sure to make a positive impact on your practice!

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  • In this mini tip you'll see:
  • 0:55 What kind of preparation space is needed?
  • 2:19 How to handle the Ribbond material
  • 4:26 Creating a 'C' form curve in the center of the pontic
  • 5:35 Placing the flowable composite first is critical
  • 8:33 Light cure the mesial and distal to secure the Ribbond 
  • 10:17 Applying small balls of composite to finalize position 
  • 10:40 Final look at the Ribbond

Additional Resources

Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD

Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.

Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

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