Implants: Custom Abutment Choices
Have you ever struggled with removing the cement around implant restorations as discussed in my previous article? Or perhaps you have struggled with proper...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
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...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Reduction Guides and Provisional Matrices
In a previous article I discussed the difference between reduction and room when it comes your preparations. In this article I'll go into more depth...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Snake Killers: Are You Using Them?
In a previous article I talked about tips for consistent models. While good models are of critical importance so is putting them in...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Making Occlusal Adjustments Easier
Years ago I was introduced to a bur that I've found to be fantastic for occlusal adjustment. The bur I'm referring to is an 8909, also sometimes...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Do you see anything that catches your eye on the periapical radiograph (above left) taken recently in my office? Perhaps the title here...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
An Investment in Patient Comfort and Safety
We all know we use bright lights when treating our patients. We work very close to our patients and it's quite easy to shine our lights in their eyes....
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Does using a rotary instrument to remove excess resin cement or composite ever make you nervous? Personally I find it particularly troubling around a...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›![What Lies in the Third Dimension [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CBCT.jpg)
What Lies in the Third Dimension [Part II]
In a previous article I've discussed how using CBCT can help discover the source of a patient's pain. However, there are many other advantages to using...
John Carson | 12 years ago ›