The Truth About Exceptional Veneer Temporaries
Learn more about fabricating veneer temporaries in this article by Dr. Frank Spear.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Correct an Un-esthetic Implant With a Pediculated Connective Tissue Graft
Most dentists have had at least one implant procedure that didn't go quite as well as expected from a gingival esthetics perspective.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1
This is the first in a series of examples of the different presentations that can occur surrounding the restoration of discolored endodontically treated...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Facial Profile
Dr. Frank Spear focuses on understanding how to evaluate profiles, and what the evaluation can teach dentists about possible treatment decisions.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
The easiest open bite to correct is one that was caused by tooth wear from erosion, not attrition or grinding, and where the anterior tooth position didn't...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part I
Removing a tooth is a decision that clinicians make on a routine basis. This is often an easy decision, like when a tooth has a vertical root fracture....
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 7
In the previous article in this series, I showed an example of masking a cast metal post and core with a metal ceramic crown. In this final article we...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 6
In the previous article in this series I showed an example of masking a discolored crown prep by bonding an opaque masking agent and opacious composite...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 4
In the previous article in this series I showed an example of masking isolated discoloration with composite and using a translucent porcelain veneer and...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 3
In the previous article in this series I showed an example of isolated discoloration in the cervical of two central incisors that should have been masked...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Laboratory Use of Go-By Models
In previous articles in this series, I discussed how to finalizethe desired incisal edge position, whether it is the use of a bonded composite mock-up,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›