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New Materials: They're Here and More Are Coming
Implants

New Materials: They're Here and More Are Coming

As we all know, change is always happening and dentistry is no exception – particularly when it comes to dental materials. Recently there has been a...

| 10 years ago ›
Two Methods for a Clean and Clear Tongue Space
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Techniques & Materials

Two Methods for a Clean and Clear Tongue Space

I don't know about you, but I really hate it when I get excess stone in the tongue space on a lower model. Not only does it look terrible, this excess...

| 10 years ago ›
Does That Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?
Techniques & Materials

Does That Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?

As we all know, sometimes we just can't see the cause of a problem with radiographs. This is particularly true when dealing with 2-D radiographs like...

| 10 years ago ›
Three Steps to Simplifying Direct Bonding
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Techniques & Materials

Three Steps to Simplifying Direct Bonding

When I am restoring excessively worn teeth for a patient, I like to start with direct provisional bonding. While this can be a tremendously beneficial...

| 10 years ago ›
Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part II]
Techniques & Materials

Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part II]

In a previous article I discussed managing patients with mild to moderate anxiety. While the methods discussed previously will allow you successfully...

| 10 years ago ›
Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part I]
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Techniques & Materials

Dealing with Nervous Patients [Part I]

As we all know the thought of visiting a dental office can cause anxiety for many of our patients. This anxiety can range from mild nervousness to extreme...

| 10 years ago ›
Increase Predictability With Your Lab
Beyond Restoration

Increase Predictability With Your Lab

Would you like to make your communication with your lab more predictable? When it comes to increasing predictability, communication with our lab is the...

| 10 years ago ›
Managing Patients With Multiple Bites
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Occlusion & Wear

Managing Patients With Multiple Bites

Have you ever had a patient ask you which one of their bites you want when you ask them to close? If so, you know that if there is any restorative work...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Deal With an Over-Adjusted Contact
Techniques & Materials

How to Deal With an Over-Adjusted Contact

Most restorative dentists, myself included, have over adjusted a contact on a porcelain crown when trying it in. While this doesn't happen often, when...

| 10 years ago ›
Complete and Accurate Periodontal Charting
Techniques & Materials

Complete and Accurate Periodontal Charting

Helping patients retain their natural teeth and maintain overall health is vital. It's important to closely monitor their periodontal health and recommend...

| 10 years ago ›
The Icing on the Cake: Finish on Provisionals
Techniques & Materials

The Icing on the Cake: Finish on Provisionals

We all know how important it is to provide excellent temporaries or provisionals for our patients. From testing proposed changes to impressing excellent...

| 10 years ago ›
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]
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Implants

Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]

In Part I of this series I discussed how 'guide cones' can help with open tray implant impressions. In this article I'll discuss forming your tray and...

| 10 years ago ›