Taking Records for Day-to-Day Implant Restorations
As dental implants become more common, understanding the pros and cons of different methods for recording implant restorations is vital for optimal results.
John Carson | 2 months ago ›
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.
John Carson | 10 months ago ›
Tips to Remove a Damaged Straumann Solid Abutment
Spear's Dr. John Carson shares a few tips that may make things a little easier should you ever need to remove a damaged Straumann solid abutment.
John Carson | 2 years ago ›
When to Use Zirconia Abutments
How do you decide when to use zirconia abutments? Learn about two conditions to consider for selection.
John Carson | 4 years ago ›
Tips on Fabricating Implant Provisionals and Custom Healing Abutments
We focus on making implant provisionals since fabricating a custom healing abutment is very similar in many ways.
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
How to Retrieve a Broken Implant Abutment
Here are 7 tips to retrieving a broken implant...
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
Whether we're talking about teeth or implants, occlusion can be a tricky thing. So in this article we highlight their key differences in regards to occlusion...
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
Dr. John Carson explains the value of taking the time to fabricate an implant surgical guide.
John Carson | 7 years ago ›
Dealing with a Damaged Implant
When treating damaged implants, are you asking the right 'whys'?
John Carson | 7 years ago ›
3 Easy Ways to Use Stock Implant Abutments
Stock implant abutments usually require some compromises. Here are three simple ways to avoid having to make those compromises in many cases.
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Three Tips for Managing Implant Placement and Tissue Healing
This article offers three tips for managing placement and soft tissue healing with implants.
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown
We offer advice on dealing with loose implant crowns, which can be difficult when they're cement-retained with a loosened abutment screw.
John Carson | 8 years ago ›