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Hybrid Digital/Analog Technique for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Hybrid Digital/Analog Technique for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

This article describes a complex case in which Dr. Brandon Stapleton utilized ESFB and a hybrid digital/analog technique for maxillofacial prosthodontics.

| 6 years ago
What Happens When a Patient Cancels an Appointment?

What Happens When a Patient Cancels an Appointment?

When a patient cancels their appointment, how can you and your team make the free time as productive as possible?

| 6 years ago
The Guide to When and When Not to Splint Restorations
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The Guide to When and When Not to Splint Restorations

Splinting restorations or teeth is not always the right answer. Read this yes/no guide to help you decide what might be right for your patient.

| 6 years ago
3D Printers in the Age of Digital Dentistry
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3D Printers in the Age of Digital Dentistry

Understanding the qualities and properties of different printed models is critical to restorative dentistry. Learn more about the Carbon3D software here.

| 6 years ago
Your Patient's Parents Are Not (Totally) To Blame For Their Poor Oral Health

Your Patient's Parents Are Not (Totally) To Blame For Their Poor Oral Health

This article will help you understand the role of genetics in determining biomarkers that could impact a patient's oral health.

| 6 years ago
Spear Releases New Pathway Covering CPR Protocol and LTR Classification

Spear Releases New Pathway Covering CPR Protocol and LTR Classification

Spear has released a new pathway led by Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, which covers the CPR treatment planning protocol and introduces the LTR prosthetic treatment...

| 6 years ago
How Many Implants in the Edentulous Maxilla?

How Many Implants in the Edentulous Maxilla?

When treatment planning implants in the edentulous maxilla, how many do you need? Dr. Doug Benting investigates.

| 6 years ago
How to Avoid Becoming a "CE Hobbyist"

How to Avoid Becoming a "CE Hobbyist"

When it comes to implementing your new CE skills in your practice and with your entire team, are you doing so fully and successfully? This article is...

| 6 years ago
Cleaning Appliances: A Simple Service to Offer Your Patients

Cleaning Appliances: A Simple Service to Offer Your Patients

This article will explain a technique for helping your patients clean their appliances as thoroughly as possible.

| 6 years ago
A Toolbox Essential - the RW 2.0

A Toolbox Essential - the RW 2.0

A true 'toolbox essential' is something that has even more applications than just its intended purpose - take the RW 2.0, for...

| 6 years ago
Dental Impression Problems: Why You Get Them and How to Avoid Them

Dental Impression Problems: Why You Get Them and How to Avoid Them

Here are a couple of quick fixes for some common impression material issues that lead to weird models.

| 6 years ago
When to Complete a Diagnostic Wax-Up

When to Complete a Diagnostic Wax-Up

A diagnostic wax-up is clearly an important tool for better diagnosis and treatment planning, but when exactly should you put it into practice?

| 6 years ago