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Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials
Beyond Restoration

Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials

Your guide to evaluating and selecting restorative impression materials that provide accuracy and predictability.

| 5 years ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 
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Occlusion & Wear

Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 

Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.

| 5 years ago ›
How to Recognize the 5 Types of Tooth Cracks
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Esthetics

How to Recognize the 5 Types of Tooth Cracks

This article gives an in-depth look at the 5 different types of cracked teeth and how to plan and execute most effective...

| 5 years ago ›
Restorative Design and the Sterile Pencil
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Techniques & Materials

Restorative Design and the Sterile Pencil

How can the use of red pencil lines help you improve your tooth reduction planning?

| 5 years ago ›
PPO - The Ideal Equation for a Successful Dental Practice
Practice Management

PPO - The Ideal Equation for a Successful Dental Practice

For some, the idea of a 'PPO' practice may seem too intimidating to approach - but what if those three letters mean more than you think they do?

| 5 years ago ›
2 Critical Steps To Avoid Restoration Errors
Techniques & Materials

2 Critical Steps To Avoid Restoration Errors

Cementing final restorations can be stressful - here's how to ensure everything goes smoothly.

| 5 years ago ›
Risks of Using Worn Implant Wrenches
Implants

Risks of Using Worn Implant Wrenches

Are you checking your implant wrenches for wear as often as you should? Doing so will help you avoid these risks.

| 5 years ago ›
Featherlite Polishing Wheels From Brasseler
Techniques & Materials

Featherlite Polishing Wheels From Brasseler

Check out these tips for tooth reduction and polishing.

| 5 years ago ›
Crown Margin Preparation - Tools of the Trade
Beyond Restoration

Crown Margin Preparation - Tools of the Trade

What are the keys to successful crown margins?

| 6 years ago ›
Collaborative Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Beyond Restoration

Collaborative Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry

When a restorative case requires endodontic treatment, are you ready to provide the best interdisciplinary care?

| 6 years ago ›
Simplified Treatment Planning For Outcome-Based Restorations
Beyond Restoration

Simplified Treatment Planning For Outcome-Based Restorations

Check out the awesome results of this simplified treatment plan following the FGTP process.

| 6 years ago ›
Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading
Implants

Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading

In this article, Dr. Jeff Bonk discusses considerations for deciding whether to immediately load an implant or delay placement.

| 6 years ago ›