Snake Killers: Are You Using Them?
In a previous article I talked about tips for consistent models. While good models are of critical importance so is putting them in...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›![Treat or Extract? [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Treat-Extract-2.png)
We are often faced with the question of having to decide on whether to extract or treat a tooth with endodontic or periodontal issues....
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Seating the Crown and Placing the RPD
In a previous article, 'Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture', I described a technique to allow the lab to...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
Three Steps to Consistent Stone Models
When was the last time you thought about the models in your office? If you use a system such as CEREC the number of models you have may be somewhat reduced....
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Maxillary Implant Surgical Guide Using the MiniSTAR
Practical communication is helpful in creating an optimal treatment result when removal of supporting bone is coordinated with the surgical placement...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
Undersized Teeth and Orthodontics
In this article I'll discuss a simple yet effective way to make your cases that involve teeth of reduced size and orthodontics much more predictable....
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Better Fitting Provisionals in One Easy Step
We all strive to make our provisionals fit as well as we can. Improved fit of our provisional restorations reduces tooth sensitivity...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
When You Torque the Implant Abutment Screw
Have you ever been concerned that when you torque the implant abutment screw at the time of final abutment placement, the implant itself may rotate and...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Would you like your preparations to be more efficient and predictable? As dentists we can have the tendency to under reduce when we cut our preparations....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Vacuum Formed Record Base Using the MiniSTAR
A well-fitting record base is critical for the evaluation of the vertical dimension of occlusion, the centric relation position of the mandible...
Doug Benting | 11 years ago ›
Custom Staining Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations have many purposes, one of the most important of which is to act as a 'blueprint' for the definitive restoration. Esthetic...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Make Sure to Have Clean Preps Before Impressing
Many of us have a routine of making the provisional prior to taking the final impression. It's a sequencing zone of comfort for some, while...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›