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Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Reality or Myth?
Occlusion & Wear

Idiopathic Condylar Resorption: Reality or Myth?

Multiple studies with MRI data have revealed the link between TMJ issues and condylar resorption, which means it's no longer an 'idiopathic' condition.

| 2 hours ago ›
What Is Centric Relation?
Occlusion & Wear

What Is Centric Relation?

Centric relation involves patients whose condyle-disc assembly involves 'normal joints fitting into normal sockets.' But often, that's not the case.

| 4 months ago ›
The Diagnosis First Approach to Occlusal Splints
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Occlusion & Wear

The Diagnosis First Approach to Occlusal Splints

Occlusal splints are a crucial aspect of dental care. In Dr. Curt Ringhofer's post, delve into their diverse benefits for patients with airway-disordered...

| 8 months ago ›
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear
Occlusion & Wear

Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear

Dr. Douglas Benting shares the benefits of optimizing digital workflows through analog, digital, and hybrid approaches to pathway wear.

| 1 year ago ›
A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
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Occlusion & Wear

A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

In the conclusion to this series, Dr. Jim McKee goes through the process of diagnosing, and offering treatment options to a new dental patient with jaw...

| 1 year ago ›
A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 1: The Letter
Occlusion & Wear

A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 1: The Letter

In the first of a 2-part series, Dr. Jim McKee shares a letter he received from a new dental patient he was about to see—and breaks down the significance of...

| 1 year ago ›
The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
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Occlusion & Wear

The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process

Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.

| 2 years ago ›
Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File
Occlusion & Wear

Evaluating the Worn Dentition from a Digital File

In this article, supported by several photo examples, Dr. Darin Dichter shows how the use of intraoral scanners can help facilitate occlusal analysis...

| 2 years ago ›
A Digital Approach to Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
Occlusion & Wear

A Digital Approach to Occlusal Appliance Fabrication

Using a case study example, Dr. Darin Dichter walks through the three main components of a digital approach to occlusal appliance fabrication.

| 2 years ago ›
The Essential Elements of Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
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Occlusion & Wear

The Essential Elements of Occlusal Appliance Fabrication

Spear's Dr. Darin Ditcher explains the essential elements of occlusal appliance fabrication and the analog options for transferring information to the...

| 2 years ago ›
Lingualized Occlusion and the Edentulous Patient
Occlusion & Wear

Lingualized Occlusion and the Edentulous Patient

Dr. Doug Benting explains the goals and key features of lingualized occlusion, an occlusal design option for edentulous patients wanting complete dentures.

| 2 years ago ›
The Importance of Occlusal Analysis in Condylar Seating
Occlusion & Wear

The Importance of Occlusal Analysis in Condylar Seating

An occlusal analysis is a comprehensive way to determine if the proposed treatment plan may destabilize the existing maximum intercuspation and a new...

| 2 years ago ›