Tooth Wear Appliances: Anterior Bite Planes
Anterior bite planes are an excellent choice for patients with tooth wear from attrition. Learn more about this occlusal appliance from Dr. Frank Spear.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1
This is the first in a series of examples of the different presentations that can occur surrounding the restoration of discolored endodontically treated...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Facial Profile
Dr. Frank Spear focuses on understanding how to evaluate profiles, and what the evaluation can teach dentists about possible treatment decisions.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Managing Over-eruption Following Tooth Wear
In this comprehensive article, we go over treating isolated wear on segments of teeth, which can be a confusing problem for dental clinicians.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 2
In this article, Dr. Frank Spear discusses erosion, which in contrast to attrition can have an excellent long-term prognosis if managed well.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Muscle Deprogramming: A Source of Confusion
Dr. Frank Spear discusses muscle deprogramming, which is simple in concept but may be confusing in execution.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 1
Tooth wear presents as a significant challenge for many reasons, not the least of which is attempting to identify the etiology of the wear, which in turn...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
There are many dental products available today to serve a multitude of different purposes, sometimes the number of choices can become overwhelming....
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
The Challenge of Replacing Missing Central and Lateral Incisors
Replacing a single missing central or lateral incisor is quite predictable, especially if there is adequate bone and soft tissue to utilize a single tooth...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
I Still Can’t Chew on My New Dental Restoration!
Doctor – I still can't chew on my new dental restoration! Those are some of the most frustrating words for any clinician to hear, as it...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
The easiest open bite to correct is one that was caused by tooth wear from erosion, not attrition or grinding, and where the anterior tooth position didn't...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Every dentist knows what I mean by a radiographic diagnosis. You may not know the term, but a radiographic diagnosis is what happens when at the end of...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›