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Occlusion: Teeth vs. Implants
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Implants

Occlusion: Teeth vs. Implants

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...

| 6 years ago ›
Cleaning Appliances: A Simple Service to Offer Your Patients
Techniques & Materials

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 ›
How to Provisionalize an Entire Arch
Techniques & Materials

How to Provisionalize an Entire Arch

Utilizing the FGTP planning process throughout the process of provisionalizing a full arch will ensure greater case success.

| 6 years ago ›
Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!
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Esthetics

Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!

This case is an important example of the fact that radiographs only tell some of the story when it comes to restorations.

| 6 years ago ›
Need Smoother Preps?
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Esthetics

Need Smoother Preps?

This article will help you make the smoothest preparations possible for better indirect restorations.

| 6 years ago ›
Using Implant Surgical Guides
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Implants

Using Implant Surgical Guides

Dr. John Carson explains the value of taking the time to fabricate an implant surgical guide.

| 7 years ago ›
Resizing Teeth Mid-Ortho
Beyond Restoration

Resizing Teeth Mid-Ortho

Dr. John Carson explains why he believes resizing teeth during orthodontic treatment is key to an ideal restoration.

| 7 years ago ›
How To Do No-Prep Restorations
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Beyond Restoration

How To Do No-Prep Restorations

In some circumstances, your restorations may be better off not being prepped - how and why?

| 7 years ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Bonding or Cementing Restorations
Techniques & Materials

The Pros and Cons of Bonding or Cementing Restorations

Before you even begin your restorative treatment, weigh these pros and cons of cementing vs. bonding.

| 7 years ago ›
When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down
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Techniques & Materials

When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down

What's the benefit of choosing virtual impression methods over physical ones? Dr. John Carson outlines the tools and technology behind the technique.

| 7 years ago ›
3 Things Not To Say To Your Patients
Practice Management

3 Things Not To Say To Your Patients

This article will tell you how to improve communication with your patients by eliminating these simple words and phrases.

| 7 years ago ›
4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab
Techniques & Materials

4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab

This article covers how and why to take and implement these four critical patient photos in your practice.

| 7 years ago ›