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How to Make a Provisional Vanity Denture in Your Dental Practice
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How to Make a Provisional Vanity Denture in Your Dental Practice

The psychological impact of going without dentures can be significant for a patient. Learn how to make a quick, in-house vanity prosthesis by duplicating...

| 4 years ago ›
Diagnostic Options and Recommendations for TMJ Disorders
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Diagnostic Options and Recommendations for TMJ Disorders

In dentistry, it's crucial to consider evidence-based information and ethical recommendations in determining treatment options for issues like TMJ disorders...

| 4 years ago ›
Do I Have 'TMJ?'
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Do I Have 'TMJ?'

Learn to clarify the confusion about the diagnosis of TMJ, TMD, TMJD, and other temporomandibular joint disorders.

| 5 years ago ›
Managing Access Openings in Existing Crowns with Bonded Resin Restorations
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Managing Access Openings in Existing Crowns with Bonded Resin Restorations

Learn steps to address access opening restorations with greater precision, including when a previously crowned tooth requires endodontic therapy.

| 5 years ago ›
Low-Level Laser Therapy In Dentistry - Was 'Star Trek' Technology That Far Out?
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Low-Level Laser Therapy In Dentistry - Was 'Star Trek' Technology That Far Out?

Have you ever utilized low-level laser therapy in your practice? Learn more about the benefits and considerations of this emerging dental technology.

| 6 years ago ›
An Overview of Radiographic Technologies in General Dentistry
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An Overview of Radiographic Technologies in General Dentistry

Dr. Kevin Huff outlines the main types of radiographic technology used in general dentistry.

| 7 years ago ›
Mucosal Contact Headache: A Dental Enigma
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Mucosal Contact Headache: A Dental Enigma

Mysterious toothaches on the upper teeth may be related to inflamed sinus mucosal pressure on the maxillary nerves.

| 7 years ago ›
Guidelines for Posterior Denture Teeth
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Guidelines for Posterior Denture Teeth

For a more successful denture therapy, use these guidelines for selecting and positioning posterior denture teeth.

| 8 years ago ›
Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures
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Bringing Patients Comfort During Lengthy Dental Procedures

One of our contributors shares his favorite device for avoiding TMJ trauma and frustration in the operatory during lengthy procedures.

| 8 years ago ›
Why Dental Magnification Matters
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Why Dental Magnification Matters

Without dental magnification, can you really see what's going on in your patient's mouth?

| 8 years ago ›
To Renew Or Replace?
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To Renew Or Replace?

In my early years of practice, I remember when there was a heavy push for resin-based indirect restorations, like ArtGlass, belleGlass and Targus. While...

| 10 years ago ›