A Guide to Anterior Open Bites
Dr. Frank Spear discusses the causes of anterior open bites and how to diagnose them.
Frank Spear | 2 years ago ›
Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Bruxism, Tooth Wear, and Communication
Dr. Frank Spear explores considerations for pandemic-induced increases in bruxism—and discusses how the co-diagnosis approach can inspire action.
Frank Spear | 3 years ago ›
Options for Treating Excess Overjet
From no treatment to orthognathic surgery, Dr. Frank Spear walks clinicians through the various options for treating excess overjet.
Frank Spear | 6 years ago ›
The Dahl concept, while rarely used in the U.S., is an alternative method for planning changes in occlusion. Dr. Frank Spear explains how he utilized it...
Frank Spear | 7 years ago ›
How to Fix a Deep Overbite in Wear Patients
Learn how to determine the best method of correcting deep overbite in wear patients.
Frank Spear | 7 years ago ›
Muscle and TMJ Exam: Palpation and Evaluation
Discover the 8 muscles you must check during a TMJ...
Frank Spear | 7 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Anterior Bite Planes
Anterior bite planes are an excellent choice for patients with tooth wear from attrition. Learn more about this occlusal appliance from Dr. Frank Spear.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Managing Over-eruption Following Tooth Wear
In this comprehensive article, we go over treating isolated wear on segments of teeth, which can be a confusing problem for dental clinicians.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 2
In this article, Dr. Frank Spear discusses erosion, which in contrast to attrition can have an excellent long-term prognosis if managed well.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Muscle Deprogramming: A Source of Confusion
Dr. Frank Spear discusses muscle deprogramming, which is simple in concept but may be confusing in execution.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 1
Tooth wear presents as a significant challenge for many reasons, not the least of which is attempting to identify the etiology of the wear, which in turn...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›