Shade Evaluation of All-Ceramic Restorations at Try-In
Accurate shade evaluation is critical to the success of a case. When opaque restorations such as porcelain fused-to-metal crowns are fabricated, the shade...
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Full Arch Maxillary and Full Arch Mandibular
Conceptually, full coverage appliances decrease elevator muscle activity in excursive movements if they are designed with anterior guidance, but...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
In business everyone understands how desirable it is to achieve 'brand recognition.' But out of all the things people perceive about you and your practice, what...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Take a Capsule to Fight Gum Disease?
Scientists described another treatment approach for gum disease in a report delivered at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
A single plan that creates a beautiful smile for everyone simply does not exist. When treating patients for esthetics, you have to individualize your...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Don't let downtime in your hygiene schedule fool you into thinking there is no room for growth. Every schedule will have some down time. However, almost...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
MythBusters: Dentistry Edition
With all the information on the Internet, misinformation spreads easily. In this article, examine the top 5 dental myths your patients might...
Denise Prichard | 12 years ago ›
With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 12 years ago ›
Acid Etching of Ceramic Before Bonding
Learn more about acid etching ceramic restorations prior to bonding.
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots
To pick up where I left off in the previous article about tooth wear appliances, a posterior pivot is the opposite of an anterior bite plane. This appliance...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
An Important Message for Young Dentists Who Want to Buy a Practice
When most dentists envision buying a practice they see the process as being a quick turnaround transfer of power: 'I give you the money, you introduce...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
I just finished a week at Open Wide Foundation's clinic in Peronia, Guatemala. It was a chance for me to grow, yet again, in this life I love. I...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›