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A Comprehensive Guide To Biologic Width
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Esthetics

A Comprehensive Guide To Biologic Width

Don't violate the biologic width. Learn more about this term, its significance to the clinician and what happens if you don't take it into consideration.

| 3 years ago ›
Simple In-Office Technique for Closing Open Molar Contacts
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Techniques & Materials

Simple In-Office Technique for Closing Open Molar Contacts

A simple aligner tray closure technique is a game-changer for managing open posterior contacts. Learn how to resolve a common patient complaint in a practical...

| 3 years ago ›
Restorative Movement of Mal-aligned Teeth: A Collaborative Approach
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Beyond Restoration

Restorative Movement of Mal-aligned Teeth: A Collaborative Approach

Learn a step-by-step approach – for both the dentist and ceramist – to make the restorative movement of teeth...

| 3 years ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures
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Techniques & Materials

The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures

Dr. Mary Ann Salcetti discusses the advances in thermoplastic materials and their use in prosthetic dentistry.

| 3 years ago ›
When Patients Present With Confusing Pain
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Beyond Restoration

When Patients Present With Confusing Pain

Nine potential causes of pain for patients who don't have an obvious diagnosis.

| 3 years ago ›
How Dentists Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community
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Dental Student

How Dentists Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Alex Barrera helps to advance equality for queer dental professionals in their work and learning environments, while also fostering awareness and...

| 3 years ago ›
Use a 212 Modified Clamp To Restore Cervical Carious & NCCLs on Adjacent Teeth
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Techniques & Materials

Use a 212 Modified Clamp To Restore Cervical Carious & NCCLs on Adjacent Teeth

Learn a technique to restore cervical carious and NCCLs using a modified 212 clamp alternately between teeth that will be restored to reduce the...

| 3 years ago ›
Creating Space and How That Can Help You in Your Practice and at Home
Practice Management

Creating Space and How That Can Help You in Your Practice and at Home

These tips will help you find ways to create space in your life to be better dentists, spouses and parents.

| 3 years ago ›
Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base
Case Presentation

Oh Snap! Managing a Fractured Denture Base

In many cases, a damaged prosthesis can be sent to the dental laboratory for repair, but what if the lab isn't available? Here's what to do.

| 3 years ago ›
Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?
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Beyond Restoration

Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?

Learn how to determine when the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (RDC/TMD), the Wilkes Classification System and the Piper Classification...

| 3 years ago ›
8 Considerations in Denture Relining
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Techniques & Materials

8 Considerations in Denture Relining

Improve your denture relining techniques with these 8 steps to...

| 3 years ago ›
How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 2)
Beyond Restoration

How to Transition a Removable Implant-Supported Solution to a Fixed Prosthesis (Part 2)

In the final part of his series, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains more about helping patients avoid misjudging the value of preexisting dental implants.

| 3 years ago ›