{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Ultra High End Cosmetic Dentistry with Brandon Mack – PDP231","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8b1611ba\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3079,"description":"How do you manage patients that have ultra high expectations?\nWhat’s the best way to communicate cosmetic outcomes before the final result?\nHow do you balance your aesthetic vision with what they see?\nDr. Brandon Mack joins Jaz for a deep dive into the realities of cosmetic dentistry—from subjective perceptions of beauty to practical tips that make or break a case.\nThey discuss how to navigate aesthetic stress, manage patient expectations, and even go into Brandon’s favorite veneer cement and occlusal philosophy. Plus, Brandon shares key failures that shaped his journey—and how you can avoid the same pitfalls.\n https://youtu.be/s7puDNP3d7U \nWatch PDP231 on YouTube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: When discussing smile design with patients, especially in high-end cosmetic cases, set the right expectations early by using this memorable “Eyebrow Analogy”:\nCentral incisors = Twins (they should be as symmetrical as possible)\nLateral incisors = Sisters (not identical, but related)\nCanines = Cousins (more individual)\nThis helps patients understand that perfect symmetry isn’t always natural or necessary — especially for lateral incisors!\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways\nCosmetic dentistry as a lens through which all treatment should be approached—balancing patient autonomy with ethical care.\nManaging expectations begins before the patient sits in the chair. It continues through structured checkpoints: from initial consultation to provisional feedback and final delivery.\nTemps aren’t just placeholders—they are test drives. They align expectations between the dentist, patient, and lab, reducing surprises and improving satisfaction.\nSome dentists may under-diagnose due to fear of rejection—not out of true minimalism. Thoughtful planning can make “more treatment” actually less invasive.\nPatients often want teeth that are both ultra-white and natural-looking. Brandon developed the concept of believability—a visual balance that delivers a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}