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Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients
Beyond Restoration

Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients

Learn how to manage occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) with pre-extraction and post-extraction methods, including the widely used freeway space approach.

| 5 years ago ›
A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels
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Implants

A Rapid Technique for Closing Screw Access Channels

Have you ever used this method for closing screw access channels?

| 5 years ago ›
Loading Protocols for Dental Implants
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Implants

Loading Protocols for Dental Implants

Shortened treatment times have many benefits for dental implant patients; however, dentists must understand the factors that may influence just how soon...

| 6 years ago ›
3 Key Clinical Steps for Successful Denture Insertion
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Occlusion & Wear

3 Key Clinical Steps for Successful Denture Insertion

This repeatable 3-step sequence will help any dentist with a successful denture insertion appointment.

| 6 years ago ›
Modifying an Anterior Bite Plane with DURASPLINT LC
Techniques & Materials

Modifying an Anterior Bite Plane with DURASPLINT LC

We offer a 3-step technique for adding material to an existing anterior bite plane.

| 7 years ago ›
Replacing Triad Provisional Material
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Techniques & Materials

Replacing Triad Provisional Material

Triad provisional material is no longer available. Here's what you can use instead.

| 8 years ago ›
Indexing the Facebow
Techniques & Materials

Indexing the Facebow

We look at two diferent techniques and materials for facebow transfers: silicone bite records and compound stickers.

| 8 years ago ›
Avoiding Inaccuracy With Closed-tray Implant Impressions
Techniques & Materials

Avoiding Inaccuracy With Closed-tray Implant Impressions

Learn how to create accurate implant impressions and avoid unnecessary complications.

| 8 years ago ›
Tips for Utilizing Tape With Implant Impressions
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Techniques & Materials

Tips for Utilizing Tape With Implant Impressions

How do you keep impression material from 'falling out' of the tray? Tape!

| 8 years ago ›
Does Using Vacuum Mixer Make a Difference?
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Techniques & Materials

Does Using Vacuum Mixer Make a Difference?

We experiment with different methods of mixing to create sample casts in order to see if using a vacuum mixer makes any difference.

| 8 years ago ›
Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments
Techniques & Materials

Reusing Titanium Healing Abutments

You can reuse healing abutments, but should you? We look at the research surrounding contamination commercially available titanium healing abutments.

| 8 years ago ›
The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast
Beyond Restoration

The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast

We break down fabricating a stone working cast into four easy-to-follow steps and compare the technique with soft-tissue casts.

| 8 years ago ›